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Business & Productivity Software
Business & Productivity Software News:

Ask-Me Multimedia Producer Entry Level Program

KRS Service First! Accounting Software

Aldus Gallery Effects for Mac & Windows

Aldus TrapWise Prof-Level Trapping Solution

Aldus Publishing Showcase Promo Bundle

Intex Tax Solver Tax Preparation Program

New Aldus Packaging for Professional Line

AutoImport V2.1 Data Translation Utility

Maiden Financial Business Service Software

Data Pro Adds PC Accounts Payable

New Versions of GRAPHCAT & Letterhead Kit

MDBS IV Available as Novell NetWare Module

KanjiMaker Japanese Fonts

KnowledgeMan Used in Winning Developer Entry

Lotus Chooses Sybase as Corp. Standard Database

SPLICE DVI-based Video Editor for Windows & OS/2

Financial Services Industry Chooses Microsoft

FSS Financial Spreadsheet Add-ins


Professional/Engineering Software
Professional/Engineering Software News:

ConSystant Chemical File Conversion Software

KEYSCAD Provides AutoCAD Commands & Menus

Better Statistical Analysis With Chem-X

Macmillan Adds JAMA to Medical CD-ROM Library

OMNI-EQUIP Plant Design Equipment Modeler Swr

AutoIcon V5.2 Drivers for AutoCAD Release 12

Data Sync Engineering Support BBS Available

Gamma CAD Vantage Low Cost CAD for Windows

Demo Package Available for LabVIEW for Windows

RxVectory for Windows Raster-Vector Conversion

AutoIcon for Windows Speed-Up for AutoCAD

Brochure Describes LabVIEW Instrumentation Swr

Free LabVIEW Solutions Directories

a66523 FDaP Development System

SCHEMAx Windows Universal Schematic Capture

Outokumpu Chemical Reaction & Equilibrium Swr

NBS Parahydrogen Proterties Database

NASA Fan Rotor Power Requirements

Panacea Awarded Swr Display List Tech. Patent

TAPP - Thermophysical Properties Database

MathWorks Student Edition of MatLab

CADVANCE for Windows with Workgroup Capabilities


Personal & Educational Software
Personal & Educational Software News:

Electronic Books on Floppy Disks

Scholastic 1993 Educational Technology Catalog

Digital Soup Sound Professional Sound Editing

Pixound Lets you Listen to Graphics

Interplay Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM

PAS Adds Chaos Data Analyzer Software

Cornerstone Systems Music Tracker V1.1

Recipe Box V2.0 Culinary Toolkit

Voyetra AudioView Multimedia Sound Programs

Voyetra MusiClips Musical Clip Art MIDI Files

Fundamental Japanese Multimedia CD-ROM

Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money 9.0

Andrew Tobias' TaxCut 1992 Editions Windows+DOS

Triviatoons Disks for Ensoniq SD-1/VFXSD


Games & Entertainment Software
Games & Entertainment Software News:

Spectrum HoloByte Gets $4 Million in Funding

Electronic Arts & Victor Musical Joint Venture

Norsehelm RAGNAROK Based on Viking Mythology

Crusaders of the Dark Savant

Spectrum Holobyte WordTris National Spokesperson

Access Software Now Shipping Amazon

The Baseball Simulator


System Software & Utilities
System Software & Utilities News:

Performance 2.0 OS/2 Tuning Kit

Tom Sawyer Software's Graph Layout Toolkit

Multi-Tech MEFAX LAN Gateway Fax Software

Integrity Master Antivirus & Security System

Gupta SQLWindows Sweeps ComputerWorld Survey

SNA Client Swr with Novell NetWare for SAA

NC Using Andersen FCP Client/Server CASE Tool

Callback Security for MultiModemManager

Merq NFS Client for Novell LAN WorkPlace OS2

X/DOS X Windows Library for DOS

PGC Case Graphics Enhanced Version

VACCINE 5.0 Anti-Virus Toolkit

Central Point Introduces PC Tools 8.0

Central Point Backup with Adaptec I/O

Data Junction for S-PLUS Data Conversion

ProWorks FLIPPER 6.0 Clipper Applic Graphics Lib

Central Point All-out Attack on Computer Viruses

Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare

Central Point Network & Security Products Group

Free Central Point Anti-Virus Scan-Only System

Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS V1.4 Upgrade

Central Point Virus Protection Service

Rhode Island Soft Systems BLANK-IT V5.1b

Racal Management System (RMS) LAN/WAN Mgmt

Captain Blackbear Programmer's Editor V3.00

Solectek/NCE Wireless Adapter LANtastic Drivers

ProKey for Windows & DOS Keyboard Macros

RMS LAN Performance Analyzer

dCLIP 3.0 Clipper Development Environment

DVIWindo Windows Previewer for DVI Files

Vision Edit V3.31 DOS-based Text Editor

FORPRINT Print Utility for FORTRAN Programs

TCP/IP for Enhanced NSA 3270 Emulators

Background Info on TCP/IP-to-SNA Connectivity

NSSI FailSafe II for Windows, Power Mgmt Swr

IBROW 4.0 Windows-based Programmer's Editor

WinKey V1.01 Windows Keyboard Utility

ParcPlace VisualWorks Applic. Dev. Environment

SIMULINK C Code Generator for Real-Time Control

Fracterm V1.1 BBS Pckg With Real Time Graphics

Microsoft Open EIS Pak Custom Solutions Tools

Running IBM 370 Assembler Code on 386 Systems

JOL Universal Command Language


Macintosh Specific Software
Macintosh Specific Software News:

DPI-On-The-Fly Quadra Display Mode Switching Swr

MIFP ScreenSavor Mac Screen Saver

CARE4TH for Macintosh Patient/Clinical Info Mgmt

Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh

Apple Ships System 7.1 with WorldScript

Apple QuickTime 1.5

Madness of Roland, Interactive Multimedia Novel

Palomar On the Road for PowerBook Users

Software Architects Laptop Liberator V2.0

TechWorks PowerBook Spiral Note-Taking Swr

Truevision VideoMaker+ Video Production

NASA CUTSETS of Fault Tree & Digraph Models

Info-Mac CD-ROM of Macintosh Shareware


Miscellaneous Software
Miscellaneous Software News:

Models Showcase Multimedia Pub. of Top Models


System Hardware
System Hardware News:

MC2 Performance Logic NT Graphics Stations

NEC Intros READY Systems Family of Low-Cost PCs

Gateway to Bundle PC Tools with Desktop Systems

Micro Express Cyrix 486SLC Based PC Under $1000

Intecolor Rugged 14-Inch Panelmount Workstation

NEC Select Solutions via Direct Distribution

Advance Data Systems Shipping ADS 486-50 Systems

ABC Computer Ultra-Light Notebook

DFI Presents Premium Series at COMPUEXPO

J-Bond Local Bus Mother Boards


Expansion Hardware
Expansion Hardware News:

Panacea WinSpeed Distribution Agreements

DPT & Integra Provide RAID-5 for SCO Unix

SupraFAXModems Available From COMSTOR

Proxim RangeLAN/PCMCIA & RangeLAN/Parallel

DPT Controller Offer for Developers

DATEL PC/AT Data Acquisition Board Brochure

a66550 Frequencey Domain Array Processor (FDaP)

TV PresenStation Mulltimedia Products

Trantor MiniSCSI Plus Innovative Hardware Award

IMAGRAPH Supporting Media-Link Specification

Magic Ram PCMCIA/JEIDA IC Memory Cards

VIGA+ Real-Time True Color Frame Grabber

Neal Nelson Selects DPT SCSI Controller

SunSoft Adopts DPT 32-bit SCSI Technology


Peripheral Hardware
Peripheral Hardware News:

NEC CD Express & Multimedia Gallery Bundles

NEC Reduces Price of Multisync 5FG Monitor

NEC - A Shade Better Than the Rest - Promo

StereoGraphics & Sense8 Virtual Reality Solution

Oce Graphics Reduces G5242-PS Printer Prices

D&H Joins Supra Distribution Team

Presenta DM-2060 20 inch Non-Interlaced Monitor

Hires Large Screen 3D Stereo Projection Systems

Practical Peripherals Adds Low-Cost Fax Modems

ErgoPrint 510 Multi-Bin Network Laser Printer

Backpack CD-ROM Parallel Port Drive

Backpack Tape Drive Parallel Port Drive

Rapid SyDOS & Removable Cartridge Disk Growth

IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079 (PostScript)

NEC SilentWriter Model 97 PostScript Printer

LaserJet 4 Printer Accessory Products

Five New USRobotics WorldPort Portable Modems


Macintosh Specific Hardware
Macintosh Specific Hardware News:

Practical Peripherals External Mac Fax Modems

Digital Vision Real-Time SCSI Frame Grabber

Apple Launches Macintosh Performa Line

Apple Authorizes 11 U.S. Retailers for Performa

Multi-Tech Pocket Modem for Apple PowerBook

Apple USA Launching The Apple Catalog

Safety Program for Early PowerBook 100 Models

New Apple Worldwide Mfg & Distribution Strategy

GCC WriteMove II PowerBook Portable Printer

Apple Reduces Macintosh Suggested Retail Prices

Apple Announces AppleLink CD

AppleCD 300 High Performance CD-ROM Drive

Apple Strengthens Portable & Mid-Range Mac Lines

Macintosh Duo System Combines Notebook & Desktop

PowerBook Notebook Line Expanded

Macintosh IIvx and IIvi Introduced Mid-Range Sys

Apple Macintosh 14 inch Color Display

Macintosh Third-Party Product Summaries

MacVGA for PowerBook 160 & 180

PowerBook Wide Area Wireless Peripheral

Cellular Interface for PowerBook

PowerLink Docks for PowerBook Duo

ColorLink Graphics Interface Cards

GCC WriteMove II PowerBook Portable Printer

Kensington Accessories for PowerBook

LIND Electronic PowerBook Power Accessories

Microtech PowerBook Duo Enhancements

PSI PowerModem III & IV for PowerBook

TechWorks PowerBook Memory Upgrades


Miscellaneous Hardware
Miscellaneous Hardware News:

PPC Programmable Protocol Converter

ICA-90 Turns PC into an I2C Bus Monitor

GCAT Credit-Card Sizec PC Compatible Controller

Shiva LanRover/E for NetWare & AppleTalk

Shive Reduces FastPath LocalTalk-to-Etherenet

NSSI Intelligent UPSs Introduced

Hilton Multi-bin Paper & Envelope Feeders

SIMCHECK Now Tests STATIC RAM Memory Chips

U.S. Robotics Qualified to Serve LAN Access Mkt

USR Shared Access Communications Server 386

USR Shared Access LAN Modem for Ethernet

USR Shared Access Modem Sharing Kit V1.5

CrystalEYES Stereo Video Camera System

Infomate Uninterruptible Power Supplies

Golden Pacific Abler Standby & On-Line UPS

Shiva NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups

Ensoniq Adds Programmable MIDI Patch Bays

Ensoniq ASR-10 Advanced Sampling Workstation

IDE I/O Boards for Single-Board Computers


Books & Publications
Books & Publications:

ED-TECH REVIEW Quarterly Magazine for Education

Ami Pro 3 Made Easy

Windows 3.1 Programming (includes disk)

Visual Basic for DOS Inside & Out

Turbo C/C++: The Complete Reference, 2nd Edition

Paradox 4 Made Easy

PAL for Paradox 4 Made Easy

Fax-On-Demand Comparative Analysis Report Avail.

PCs & Macs for Dummies from IDG Books

Two New O'Reilly UNIX System Administrator Books

Whole Internet User's Guide & Catalog

Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows Step by Step

Networking with Banyan VINES, 2nd Edition

Graphical User Interface Programming

C Memory Management Techniques

The Happy Mac, Using Utility Programs

Windows Interface: An Application Design Guide

Programming Windows 3.1, Third Edition

MacGames Digest

O'Reilly Distributed Computing Environment Books

WIRED Consumer Magazine for Digital Generation

Object Linking & Embedding Programmer's Ref.

Concise Guide to Windows for Workgroups

America Online Membership Kit & Tour Guide

PRODIGY Made Easy, Second Edition

The Craft of C: Take-Charge Programming

CorelDRAW! 3 Made Easy

Jamsa's 1001 DOS & PC Tips (with disk)

Quattro Pro for Windows Inside & Out

PowerBook, The Digital Nomad's Guide

PC Secrets, Insider Guide to Performance Tuning

Running Microsoft Works 3 for Apple Macintosh

Microsoft Project for Windows Step by Step Ver 3

Microsoft Visual Basic for MS-DOS Workshop

Computer Buying World to Become InfoWorld Direct

Maximizing Performance, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows

Build Your Own 486/486SX & Save a Bundle 2nd Ed.

The Carmen Discovery Series by Hayden Books

New Catalog of Computer Security Books & Videos

Little Black Book of Computer Viruses


Miscellaneous News
Miscellaneous News:

Telecommunications Videoconference

New Catalog Avail. from Tom Snyder Productions

UNIX EXPO Sets Attendance/Exhibitor Records

Two PageMaker Conferences Planned for 1993

SPA Hails Felonization Bill

Interplay to Distribute for Cineplay Interactive

Sybase Organizes Product Operations

Eastman Kodak Company Photo CD Statement

SMILE Int'l Real Estate Network

Spectrum Signal Processing Calif Office Opened

NetWorld Dallas Exhibitor/Attendance Records

COMPUEXPO's First Year Show in Las Vegas (Sept)

Software Publishers Assoc. Tops 1,000 Members

Court Validation of Software Reverse Engineering

COMPUEXPO 92 Concluded, 93 Las Vegas Announced

Pacific Bell to Offer LAN/WAN Mgmt Services

Comprehensive Network Management


Ask-Me Multimedia Producer Entry Level Program
Oct 1, 1992 -- Ask-Me Information Center will release the first interactive multimedia software program for Windows 3.1 to combine the simplicity of a presentation program with the power of an authoring tool. Tentatively named "Ask-Me Multimedia Producer," the product is set for a November, 1992 launch.

Ask-Me Multimedia Producer will be targeted towards the presentation market. It will go much further in its audio and visual handling capabilities; event synchronization; font and color selection features, than do any of the current presentation products on the market. While offering traditional authoring functions such as interactivity and branching, it will not require scripting, flowcharting, or the high learning curve characteristic of most authoring programs.

Ask-Me promises to empower the user to create a useful multimedia presentation within minutes of first entering the program. The user can integrate existing media as well as create new audio and visuals, while simultaneously viewing the presentation, all from one point-&-click screen. Ask-Me Multimedia Producer will be ideal for individuals developing "authortations," by providing the best of both the authoring and presentation worlds.

Ask Me Multimedia Producer will allow the user to work with all five data types: text, pictures, animations, sound, and live-motion video. All popular image formats will be supported, including PCX, GIFF, TIFF, and TARGA. All Windows compatible animation file formats will also be supported, including Macromind and Autodesk animation files. Live-motion video will be supported through Window's MCI device driver.

Ask-Me Multimedia Producer will retail for under $500. It will be available through dealers or from ICS direct in November It will run on any IBM PC compatible under Windows 3.1. A free demo disk and more information is available by writing or calling the Ask-Me Information Center at: Northland Meadows Research Park, 7100 Northland Circle, Suite 401, Minneapolis, MN 554281500. (612) 531-0603.

Ask Me Information Center is a national trademark of Innovative Communication Systems, Inc., developers of multimedia solutions since 1985.

ASK-ME Information Center

A Division of ICS

2534 26 Ave So., Fargo, ND 58103

701-293-1004


ED-TECH REVIEW Quarterly Magazine for Education
ED-TECH REVIEW is a new quarterly magazine (non-electronic), premiering January 1993, devoted to the issues and applications of educational technology to enhance learning and teaching.  Reviewed by leaders in the field, this international periodical is designed to provide a multi- disciplinary forum to present and discuss all aspects of educational technology at the college and school levels.

ED-TECH REVIEW is published by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) for professors, teachers, developers, researchers, administrators, teacher educators, and technology coordinators representing all disciplines and levels of education.

By presenting the ideas and works of those engaged in the educational process, ED-TECH REVIEW seeks to identify and discuss the opportunities and challenges created by educational technology.

While there is the need for topic specific publications, hence the AACE journals on multimedia, math/science, AI, teacher education, etc.; there is also the need for a publication which shares and reflects upon the insights gained in these specific areas in a broader forum.  The purpose of ED-TECH REVIEW is to offer the educational technology community an open forum or fertile ground in which we can exchange information between disciplines, educational levels, and information technologies; thus resulting in the growth of ideas and practical solutions which contribute toward the improvement of education.

ED-TECH REVIEW contains articles of general interest on educational technology, columns on specific topics, official AACE notices, and regular departments.

Departments include:

Association News     Viewpoint     Resources         ED-TECH News

Conference Reports   Book Reviews  Product Reviews   Calendar

Articles are invited on any aspect of educational technology in schools and colleges.  Contributions may include:

     o Current issue discussions       o Tutorials

     o Review papers                   o Opinions

     o Reports on innovative projects  o News briefs

     o Book/product reviews            o Courseware Experiences

Article Guidelines

Manuscripts are to be submitted in triplicate and should not exceed 2,000 words, approximately 8 typed, double-spaced, 8.5" x 11" size pages.  Hard copies should be double-spaced; also welcome are submissions on disk (IBM or Macintosh formats in ASCII and wordprocessor files) and via e-mail (ASCII) to AACE@virginia.edu.

The format of headings, tables, figures, citations, references, and other details should follow the APA style.  Visuals and art such as screen display images, photographs, and line drawings which can help readers to better understand your subject are welcome and encouraged.

The audience is diverse and the focus is on the issues and practical applications.  Articles should be understood by the general reader in educational technology.  As an example, acronyms should be defined and explained if they are of a special nature.

Subscription Rates

ED-TECH REVIEW is sent to all members of AACE as a benefit of membership.  Nonmember annual subscription rate is $29 (U.S.); $44 (other countries).

Editorial, Subscription, and Advertising Office:

    ED-TECH REVIEW

    AACE

    P.O. Box 2966

    Charlottesville, VA 22902 USA

    Phone: (804) 973-3987

    Fax: (804) 978-7449

    E-mail: AACE@virginia.edu

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The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) is an international, educational organization whose purpose is to advance the knowledge and quality of teaching and learning at all levels with information technologies through the encouragement of scholarly inquiry and the dissemination of research results and their applications.

Quarterly Publications:

     ED-TECH REVIEW

     Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia

     Journal of Technology and Teacher Education

     Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education

     Journal of Computing in Childhood Education

     Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Conferences:

   ED-MEDIA -- World Conference on Educational Multimedia

               and Hypermedia

   STATE --    Annual Conference on Technology and

               Teacher Education

   AI-ED --    World Conference on Artificial Intelligence

               in Education


Panacea WinSpeed Distribution Agreements
PANACEA ANNOUNCES DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS

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LONDONDERRY, NH -- September 21, 1992 -- Panacea Inc. today announced a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc., the world's leading distributor of microcomputer products. Under the terms of the agreement, Ingram will distribute Panacea's WinSpeed Windows Display Accelerator to its worldwide base of reseller customers.

According to Panacea's founder, Jake Richter, "With its strong distribution network, Ingram Micro will provide a tremendous boost for us in the reseller channel. We are truly looking forward to our relationship with them."

Added Susan Salay, General Manager of Windows and OS/2 Products at Ingram Micro, "WinSpeed's software-only method of speeding up Windows displays has really caught on. Fast performance along with a much lower price than hardware accelerators has created strong demand among resellers. We are pleased to be adding this product to our offerings."

WinSpeed is a software-only solution which accelerates display performance under Windows and Windows applications by 2X to 5X, and provides 256 color support. The product is cited as an alternative for Windows users who are plagued with cumbersome display performance but do not wish to purchase or install costly hardware upgrades for their PCs. Designed to work with over 85% of all SuperVGA architectures on the market, WinSpeed works with all cards containing the Tseng Labs ET4000 video controller, as well as SuperVGA boards from ATI, Paradise, Trident, and Video Seven. An "Auto Detection" utility included with WinSpeed will aid those users who are unsure of the SuperVGA card/chipset within their PC.

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's largest wholesale distributor of microcomputer products, with more than 12,000 in stock from over 600 of the world's leading hardware and software companies. It sells to 60,000 reseller customers in 65 countries, has distribution operations in seven, including international subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, The Netherlands and Italy. The company is headquartered in Santa Ana, California and achieved worldwide sales of $2 billion in 1991.

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LONDONDERRY, NH -- September 21, 1992 -- Panacea Inc. today announced a distribution agreement with Software Resource, a leading distributor of microcomputer software. Under the terms of the agreement, Software Resource will distribute Panacea's WinSpeed Windows Display Accelerator to its base of U.S. resellers.

According to Panacea's founder, Jake Richter, "Software Resource's flexible approach in serving customers of any size with no minimum order requirements has been a key factor in their explosive growth. We're happy to have WinSpeed being marketed directly to their growing channel of dealers and VARs."

Added Tom Gould, Director of Marketing at Software Resource, "In response to customer demand, one of our goals has been to increase the number of Windows products we carry. Because it's a software-only method of speeding up Windows displays, WinSpeed is of immense interest to our customers, and us as well."

WinSpeed is a software-only solution which speeds up display performance under Windows and Windows applications by 2X to 5X, and provides 256 color support. The product is cited as an alternative for Windows users who are plagued with cumbersome display performance but do not wish to purchase or install costly hardware upgrades for their PCs. Designed to work with over 85% of all SuperVGA architectures on the market, WinSpeed works with all cards containing the Tseng Labs ET4000 video controller, as well as SuperVGA boards from ATI, Paradise, Trident, and Video Seven. An "Auto Detection" utility included with WinSpeed will aid those users who are unsure of the SuperVGA card/chipset within their PC.

Founded in 1982, Software Resource of Novato, California is one of the nation's largest distributors of microcomputer software. The company markets over 4,000 microcomputer software, peripheral and accessory products to an extensive network of more than 14,000 dealers, VARs and developers worldwide.

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LONDONDERRY, NH -- September 21, 1992 -- Panacea Inc. today announced a distribution agreement with Merisel Canada Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Merisel will be granted distribution rights to Panacea's entire product line of Autodesk and MS Windows software applications accelerators in Canada The move further solidifies a commitment to serve the needs of PC users worldwide with Panacea's products.

"Over the past several months, we've received a steadily increasing number of inquiries from Canada," stated Panacea's founder, Jake Richter. "With its strong distribution channel, Merisel Canada will serve a key role in ensuring that market demand for our line of software accelerators will be met more easily."

Derek Anderson, Merisel's Vice President, Marketing, added, "While Panacea has long enjoyed a reputation for providing superior AutoCAD accelerator solutions, its WinSpeed Windows display accelerator software product is now gaining the company many fans among mainstream PC users. We're pleased to be carrying their AutoCAD and Windows products and look forward to our continued relationship with Panacea."

Panacea's DLD products improve the speed of redrawing, panning and zooming in AutoCAD by up to 25X and add many features not present in the base product, such as a bird's eye, real-time panning and pop-up menus. Panacea's WinSpeed Windows Display Accelerator accelerates display performance under Windows and Windows applications by 2X to 5X, and provides 256 color support. In addition to working with virtually all brands of VGA cards, Panacea's products are unique in their support of high-end graphics platforms such as TIGA, IBM 8514/A, S3 and XGA.

Merisel Canada Inc. is Canada's largest distributor of computer hardware and software products. The company distributes more than 10,000 products from 300 hardware manufacturers and software publishers to more than 6,000 resellers across Canada. Merisel maintains distribution centers in Toronto and Vancouver with sales offices in most major cities. Corporate headquarters are in Concord, Ontario.

Panacea Inc. is the world's leading provider of commercial and OEM display drivers and software-only applications accelerators for graphics-intensive applications. Panacea specializes in PC-based software for graphics processors and graphics boards. In addition to supporting leading SuperVGA adapters, Panacea markets products that work with 8514/A, TIGA, S3 and XGA graphics platforms. Corporate headquarters are located at 24 Orchard View Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053. Phone: 603-437-5022.


Ami Pro 3 Made Easy

by Dan Fingerman

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Ami Pro 3 Made Easy, an outstanding, hands-on learning guide that gets users up and running fast with the newest release of Lotus Development's Ami Pro, the popular Windows-based wordprocessing software.

Ami Pro 3 Made Easy begins with the basics by covering the Ami Pro screen, editing and file commands, enhancing text appearance using the text menu, and printing. The book moves on to discuss working with text tools in greater detail, including text editing, styles and style sheets, display modes and views, columns and tables, file merging and more.

Fingerman devotes an entire section to covering frames, a powerhouse layout tool which provides a convenient desktop publishing system to complement the power and ease of use of Ami Pro's wordprocessing capabilities. Three chapters thoroughly cover everything from the basics of working with frames, to using frame drawing tools, and making the most of frames to create spectacular charts.

Advanced chapters provide an introduction to macros; SmartIcons; customizing the program; working with N.O.T.A., the "none of the above" feature; and more.

Packed with interesting and unusual examples and exercises, Ami Pro 3 Made Easy is guaranteed to turn anyone into a skilled user in practically no time.

$19.95              ISBN:  0-07-881857-5           454 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Windows 3.1 Programming (includes disk)
Windows 3.1 Programming

(Includes One 3.5-Disk)

by William H. Murray, III & Chris H. Pappas

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Windows 3.1 Programming, a new book and software package that every C programmer can use to gain a thorough understanding of Windows 3.1 programming techniques.

Written using numerous examples in C++, the book begins with discussions on writing simple applications and making programs more exciting through the use of icons, pointers, bitmaps, menus, and more. Programmers can take advantage of the authors' coverage of Windows graphics and the palette manager, multimedia sounds and animation. TrueType font technology; handling equations for mathematical and scientific programming; and much more. Borland C++ and Microsoft C++ compilers are discussed in detail to help programmers learn how to master class libraries for true object-oriented programming.

A 3.5-inch disk is included packed with all the example code in the book, along with a universal template for writing windows applications. a Microsoft screen saver template for creating custom screen savers, multimedia sound wave forms, and much more.

Programmers will quickly discover Windows 3.1 Programming is all they need to jump into the next generation of graphical programming applications.

$39.95              ISBN:  0-07-881855-9           832 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Visual Basic for DOS Inside & Out

by David I. Schneider & Gary Cornell

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Visual Basic for DOS Inside & Out, a new book with detailed information on Microsoft's hot new Basic programming language, including coverage of Visual Basic Professional Edition. Beginning and experienced programmers can learn to create sophisticated applications with Visual Basic for DOS that include Windows-like pull-down menus and command buttons that would be impossible to create in GW-BASIC or QuickBASIC, or take weeks or months using C or Pascal.

Novices will benefit from sections on getting started, exploring the environment, developing an application, and much more. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of structured Basic programming while teaching the finer points of Visual Basic for DOS.

Experienced programmers will get to the heart of Basic with discussions of properties; command buttons. text and messages boxes, and using the clipboard; multiple windows; writing a professional quality home finance program; and much more. Extensive appendixes are included that reference all the features of Visual Basic along with a summary of keyboard shortcuts.

With Visual Basic for DOS Inside & Out, programmers will get indispensable information in developing leading-edge. professional applications that take full advantage of Visual Basic for DOS.

$27.95              ISBN:  0-07-881829-X       694 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Turbo C/C++: The Complete Reference, 2nd Edition
Turbo C/C++: The Complete Reference, Second Edition

by Herbert Schildt

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Turbo C/C++: The Complete Reference. Second Edition, an updated guide to the latest information on Turbo C, and versions 3.0 and 3.1 for Turbo C++ and Borland C++.

Written for programmers at all skill levels, this book provides every Turbo C, Turbo C++, and Borl and C++ command, function, and programming technique. Schildt includes hundreds of examples to illustrate the application of features found in these important languages.

Programmers will find detailed information beginning with the Turbo C language and integrated environment, followed by in-depth coverage of the Turbo/Borland C/C++ library, language, and integrated environment. Schildt provides sample C/C++ applications, and information on using Borland C++ for Windows programming.

Plus, this book supplements the product documentation by providing comprehensive information on debugging, extensive examples of library functions, a quick start to Windows programming and much more.

An incomparable reference by master C programmer and author. Herb Schildt, programmers can count on Turbo C/C++: The Complete Reference. Second Reference to answer all their questions on Borland's powerful C languages.

$29.95          ISBN:  0-07-881776-5           1152 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Paradox 4 Made Easy

by Edward Jones

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Paradox 4 Made Easy, the fastest way to get started with Borland's newest version of their award-winning relational database. With Jones' simple, clear instructions, Paradox users will be producing the reports they need by the end of the first few chapters.

Perfect for beginners, the book provides step-by-step instructions leading users through the basics of creating a database and manipulating data. After mastering the basics, readers can move on to learning Paradox 4's special features that include -- the query-by-example facility, custom forms, macros, VROOMM with Turbo Drive, and more. Jones also covers the Paradox Application Workshop, an automated application-builder contained within the program, as well as how to run Paradox under Microsoft Windows.

Paradox users will find just the help they need to learn Paradox's unique Import Feature that brings in existing files from other databases and spreadsheet programs, tips on SQL link works, programming in PAL, and mastering the latest enhancements to Paradox.

Ed Jones, author of numerous bestselling books on Paradox, dBASE and FoxPro, is THE expert any database user can turn to for guaranteed results.

$19.95               ISBN:  0-07-881766-8           498 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


PAL for Paradox 4 Made Easy

by Cary Jensen & Loy Anderson

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of PAL for Paradox 4 Made Easy, by Cary Jensen and Loy Andersen who have updated their highly praised and bestselling guide to PAL, to include coverage of the latest version of Paradox.

PAL (Paradox Application Language) enables Paradox users to get more out of this powerful database software. Jensen and Anderson make the PAL language accessible to any Paradox user by explaining how to work with PAL quickly and easily in just a few chapters. By following step-by-step lessons, anyone familiar with Paradox will soon be creating impressive PAL programs, called scripts. Paradox users can apply these scripts to customizing Paradox features and utilities, design full-scale applications, and much more.

With PAL for Paradox 4 Made Easy, Paradox users can take advantage of information on how to improve their Paradox productivity without programming; using PAL commands and functions to write scripts that control all aspects of Paradox; creating and using procedure libraries to add power and performance to scripts; master event-driven programming new to Paradox 4; and creating multi-user applications.

Filled with examples of PAL scripts, and clear, concise descriptions of every PAL command and function, PAL for Paradox 4 Made Easy lets users get more out of Paradox without working harder.

$24.95           ISBN:  0-07-881771-4           449 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


ConSystant Chemical File Conversion Software
ExoGrapraphic is proud to announce ConSystant, a new software product which will interconvert chemical structure files in several major formats. ConSystant allows users of software packages that manipulate chemical structures (such as molecular modeling software, chemical databases, and 2-D structure drawing) to exchange data.

The initial version of ConSystant can interchange HyperChem HIN files, SMILES strings, Hawk Scientific's MPG files, and Molecular Design's MOL files and ISIS Sketch files, among others. ConSystant can also create 2-D representations in WordPerfect Graphics, Encapsulated Postscript, and HP-GL formats.

ConSystant comes complete with a unique Windows-based companion program called Chemeleon. Chemeleon allows Windows-based chemistry software to exchange data through the clipboard seamlessly. Chemeleon monitors the Windows clipboard and active applications, transparently converting the clipboard contents to the desired format for the currently active application. "Cut" and "paste" between chemical software from different vendors supported by Chemeleon is now a reality.

ConSystant runs on IBM PCs and can be executed in DOS or Microsoft Windows environments. ConSystant can be automatically controlled via the command line or via DDE commands.

ExoGraphics, P.O. Box 655, West Milford, NJ 07480

(201) 728-0188


Fax-On-Demand Comparative Analysis Report Avail.
September 30, 1992 -- Weed Publishing, publishers of The Consumer's Guide to Fax-On- Demand Services, today announced the availability of "The Major Players in Fax-On-Demand: A Comparative Analysis". Only available via fax, "The Major Players" places the freshest data into the hands of those who are interested in Fax-On-Demand.

The Major Players" analysis closely examines the major Fax-On-Demand system providers. System entry level, basic pricing, system capabilities and options, comments from the system provider and users are included. Following the indepth studies is a listing of all known system providers and service bureaus. The total length of the analysis runs about 35 pages.

"The Major Players" is a logical place to start for those who are new to Fax-On-Demand and want to know who provides the systems and what is offered. And for businesses that already are using Fax-On-Demand, "The Major Players" the best way to keep tabs on what is happening in the industry. The information in the analysis will be updated immediately -- as the information changes. Why buy a printed report whose information is already stale by the time it's put in the mail?

To purchase, call 708-924-3021. The cost of "The Major Players" is $119.92 and can be charged using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.

Weed Publishing Company, 26W 286 Durfee Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187

708-665-0722    fax: 708-653-2943


KEYSCAD Provides AutoCAD Commands & Menus
Morsell Engineering, Del Mar, CA.---KEYSCAD converts AutoCAD into a fast, friendly, tablet-free CAD system. Pop-down menus organizing more than 500 menu items are integrated with a large collection of Lisp files. Commands may be picked from the menus or may be accessed through the keyboard with one and two-key abbreviations, shown on the menus with the command names. The function and special-purpose keys provide one-key control, without the enter key, over the object-snap, filter, and zoom commands. Omission of the side-screen menu and one prompt line allows more drawing room. KEYSCAD provides over 125 new commands in addition to improvements in the basic AutoCAD commands.

Morsell Engineering Company

2757 Caminito San Pablo, Del Mar, CA 92014

(619) 755-9152, (619) 755-0890


PCs & Macs for Dummies from IDG Books
PCS FOR DUMMIES AND MACS FOR DUMMIES DEMYSTIFY COMPUTERS FOR NON-TECHNICAL USERS

New titles in IDG Books' "...For Dummies" Computer Book Series Repeat Success of #1 Bestseller DOS For Dummies

San Mateo, CA--September 22, 1992--IDG Books Worldwide today announced the publication of PCs For Dummies and Macs For Dummies, the latest titles in the publisher's bestselling ...For Dummies Computer Books Series. Both books have already appeared on international bestseller lists since their release, and follow the tremendous success of DOS For Dummies, which has remained a #1 bestseller since its first printing in November of 1991, with over 500,000 copies in print. "...For Dummies" books use humor and an easy-to-follow format to explain complex information to intimidated beginners, yet feature enough detail to appeal to more advanced users as well.

Cowritten by Dan Gookin, the most popular PC author this year with the #1 bestseller DOS For Dummies and Microsoft Guide to Managing Memory, and Andy Rathbone, PCs For Dummies helps users set up, maintain and troubleshoot their PCs. The book shows users how to: set up computer systems, including printers and monitors, troubleshoot common computer mistakes and hardware problems, and perform minor PC repairs. Basic computer tasks, important technical terms, and Windows and DOS fundamentals are explained in everyday language.

Chapter titles reflect the book's lighthearted approach: "Taming the Beast," "Common Computer Stuff (No One Will Ever Tell You About)," and "Ten Common Blunders (and How to Deal With Them)." PCs For Dummies covers the latest PC hardware and software, and includes a pull-out "Cheat Sheet" of DOS and Windows shortcuts.

Macs For Dummies helps new users learn Macintosh basics, from explanations of common computer tasks to do-it-yourself Mac maintenance. The book is written by Macworld magazine's "Desktop Critic" columnist David Pogue, who is also a Broadway conductor and a personal Mac trainer to celebrities such as Gay Talese and Stephen Sondheim. Pogue offers tips on printers, disks, word processing, fonts, major software programs, and desk accessories, and provides advice on buying and upgrading hardware. Chapter titles include: "How to Turn On Your Mac (and What to Do Next)," "Faking Your Way Through The Top Ten Programs," and "When Bad Things Happen to Good Machines." Macs For Dummies features the latest Mac models, up-to-date coverage of System 7, a special PowerBook survival guide, and includes a pull-out "Cheat Sheet" of handy Mac tips.

The continuing success of IDG Books' "...For Dummies" Computer Book Series is due to its strong appeal to the expanding market of new, and often intimidated computer users. Entertaining yet informative, the series' easy-to-understand format makes learning about computers fun and easy. The "...For Dummies" Computer Book Series now includes DOS For Dummies, PCs For Dummies, WordPerfect For Dummies, and coming soon, Windows For Dummies, Excel For Dummies, 1-2-3 For Dummies, and UNIX For Dummies.

IDG Books Worldwide publishes high quality computer books that bring extra value and skill-building instruction to the reader. The company applies the technical, market, and editorial knowledge of IDG, the leading publisher of technology periodicals, to provide timely and useful computer books that meet the needs of computer users of all levels. IDG Books Worldwide is the fastest growing computer book publisher with over 40 titles in print and foreign translations in over 17 languages.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, International Data Group is the world's largest publisher of computer-related information and the leading global provider of information services on information technology. International Data Group publishes over 180 computer publications in more than 58 countries, including such titles as PC World, InfoWorld, Macworld, & Computerworld. Thirty million people read one or more IDG publications each month.

PCs For Dummies by Dan Gookin and Andy Rathbone

Price: $16.95 USA, $21.95 Canada, ISBN: 1-878058-51-7

Pub. Date: July '92,  Specs: 400 pages, 7 3/8" x 9 1/4"

Macs For Dummies by David Pogue

Price: $16.95 USA, $21.95 Canada, ISBN: 1-878058-53-3

Pub. Date: July '92, Specs: 368 pages, 7 3/8" x 91/4"

IDG Books are available wherever computer books are sold or direct from the publisher at (800) 762-2974, 7a.m.-5p.m. PST. For reseller discounts and information, contact IDG Books at (415) 312-0650. "...For Dummies" Computer Books Series is a trademark of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.

IDG Books Worldwide, 155 Bovet Rd, Suite 610, San Mateo, CA 94402

415-312-0650,  fax: 415-358-1260


DPT & Integra Provide RAID-5 for SCO Unix
Maitland, Florida -- Distributed Processing Technology (DPT), maker of industry acclaimed peripheral controllers, announces that it's SmartCache Plus SCSI adapters are now supported by the OASAS I disk array software from Integra Technologies. OASAS I (Open Architecture Scalable Array System) is a RAID level 0 and 5 solution for the SCO Unix operating system. Both ISA and EISA versions of the SmartCache Plus adapters are supported.

"SCO Unix users now have a solution that provides the performance of DPT's SmartCache Plus SCSI adapters and the RAID-5 fault tolerance of OASAS I," says David Race, DPT's vice president of marketing. "Combining performance and fault tolerance is vital in environments where small block transfers are being used and in real-time applications where 100% system uptime is required. Studies indicate the average cost of system downtime ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 per hour - and the majority of all system downtime is caused by disk failure."

"The combination of OASAS I software and DPT's SCSI host adapter allows the SCO platform or subsystem provider with an easy and inexpensive way to provide full time fault tolerance and increased performance," stated Charley Lax, vice president at Integra. " Any platform that incorporates the DPT SCSI adapter can be upgraded to a RAID Level 5 disk array with the simple addition of the Integra disk array management software."

SmartCache Plus product features SmartCache Plus is the only SCSI controller on the market that can be configured as both a noncaching and a caching controller. The entry-level-priced, non-caching configuration is converted to a high-end caching controller by simply adding DPT's unique plug-on caching module and up to 16 megabytes of cache RAM to the base controller. This scalable architecture provides manufacturers and integrators a complete range of price/performance options, suitable for systems ranging from standalone workstations and small networks up to multiprocessor-equipped file servers.

Its scalable architecture, price/performance superiority and industry standard compatibility have made SmartCache Plus the SCSI adapter of choice for manufacturers and resellers alike. Computer manufacturers such as AST, NEC, NCR, Intel, Wyse, Wang, Siemens, ICL/Nokia have standardized on SmartCache Plus. It is also available from leading computer product distributors around the world.

DPT corporate background DPT is a privately held company founded in 1977. Corporate headquarters are near Orlando, Florida with European sales offices located in Milton Keynes (London), England and Penzberg (Munich), Germany. DPT manufactures intelligent, high-performance peripheral controllers for mini- and microcomputer markets. DPT's technology innovations include the first caching disk controller for the PC, the first software-independent RAID solution for the PC and the first cache-convertible controller for the PC. DPT controllers are sold worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs.

Integra corporate background Integra Technologies, Inc. is base in Santa Clara, California and develops and markets technologies designed to create high performance, high-capacity, fault-tolerant disk array subsystems for the micro- and mini-computer markets. Integra was the first vendor to commercially ship a RAID Level S product line. Integra's disk array technology is the standard for computer manufacturers including IBM and Zenith Data Systems. Integra can be reached at (408) 980-1371 and fax at (408) 980-1376.

Distributed Processing Technology

140 Candace Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

407-830-5522,  Fax: 407-260-5366


Better Statistical Analysis With Chem-X
Chemical Design is pleased to announce significant enhancements to the statistics capabilities available in the Chem-X molecular modelling suite. Developments include the addition of Weighted Least Squares (WLS) to the range of statistical analysis tools. Furthermore, the statistics module, ChemStat, has itself been completely redesigned to remove any limit to the number of molecules or conformations used in an analysis.

The addition of WLS will greatly benefit molecular modellers in search of new product leads in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical and agrochemical industries. The technique can be used to suggest possible candidate structures for both synthetic and modelling studies. WLS thus complements the Linear Regression and Principal Component Analysis methods which have already been available in ChemStat for some time.

WLS is specifically designed for analyzing structure-activity relationships for a series of molecules where the relationships between molecular properties may not be expressed as a linear equation. In WLS these relationships are described in terms of a 2D map with each structure represented as a point. Interpretation of the map is straightforward. Points on the map which are close together represent structures with similar properties, e.g. Van der Waals' volumes. Points which are close but which represent structures with differing biological activities indicate that molecular properties other than those used to define the map are relevant in conferring activity. Empty parts of the plot indicate unexplored parameter space and can be used to suggest where to look for new drug molecule candidates with the required activity.

The ChemStat module is itself fully integrated within the Chem-X system. This means that data produced during modelling studies, e.g. by conformational analysis, can be input directly into the statistical module for further study. The use of 3D databases for efficient data storage and access has meant that unlimited numbers of structures may be included in the analysis.

Chemical Design is the leading supplier of molecular modelling and 3D database systems, with over 350 installations of its Chem-X software worldwide. Chem-X is used for new product research in areas as diverse as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, petrochemicals, polymers and protein engineering. It provides facilities for structure visualization, computation and databases. Customers include divisions of most major multinational chemical and pharmaceutical companies as well as many leading academic research centers. Chem-X is available for PC, Apple Macintosh, UNIX workstation and VAX computers.

Chemical Design, 200 Route 17 South, Suite 120, Mahwah, NJ 07430

201-529-3323,  fax: 201-529-2443


SupraFAXModems Available From COMSTOR
ALBANY, OR, SEPT. 1992--Expanding their national distribution network, Supra Corporation announced this month that COMSTOR will carry their complete line of fax and data modems.

Founded in January 1986, COMSTOR distributes a broad range of computer products throughout the U.S. from their headquarters in Virginia. COMSTOR will distribute the full line of Supra fax and data modems, induding the recently released SupraFAXModem V.32bis. Early reviews have hailed this modem's 14,400 bps fax and data capability, small footprint, and under-$400 list price. This and other SupraFAXModems are offered as stand-alone units or packaged for platforms induding Macintosh, Windows and DOS.

"It's a pleasure to have COMSTOR on board as a distributor," commented Jim Cady, Supra's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Supra's modem line--particularly our new high-speed fax/data modems--have a wide appeal to many different kinds of users, as much for their value as for their reliability and cutting-edge technology. COMSTOR will be an important contributar toward making Supra products available to a diverse audience." Supra has recently signed several carefully-selected national distributors, including Ingram Micro, Merisel, and D&H Distributing.

"Supra is making all the right moves as a manufacturer," added COMSTOR President David Coakley. "Their excellent quality, attractive pricing, and very effective marketing campaign are already creating significant pull through the dealer channel."

Based in Albany, Oregon, Supra Corporation has been providing personal computer users with high-quality, low-cost peripherals osince 1985. Their products have earned high marks with consumers for value and reliability, and have been recommended by respected sources ranging from PC Magazine and MacUser columnist John L. Dvorak to the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG).

Supra Corp, 7101 Supra Dr SW, Albany, OR 97321

503-967-2400,  fax: 503-967-2401


Proxim RangeLAN/PCMCIA & RangeLAN/Parallel
Proxim Announces Additions to Wireless Networking Product Family

Portable Products and Roaming Capability Offer Exciting New Application Opportunities

Mountain View, CA -- September 28, 1992 -- Proxim, Inc., a leading supplier of wireless networking products, today announced two wireless LAN adapters, RangeLAN/PCMCIA and RangeLAN/Parallel for portable and Roaming-For-RangeLAN, a software product which provides a breakthrough approach to handling roving computer users in a complex LAN environment.

"With this announcement, Proxim fulfills its commitment to provide a broad family of affordable, easy to install wireless products with true networking capability," said Rick Heller, CEO of Proxim. "It is our intention to expand our LAN product line throughout 1993 to address the wireless networking needs of our customers."

o  RangeLAN/PCMCIA fits into a Type II "credit card" slot of notebook, subnotebook, penbased or palmtop computers. The adapters obtain power from the portable computer, and through the use of advanced power management, have minimal impact on battery life.

o  RangeLAN/Parallel provides RangeLAN wireless connectivity to any PC by connecting to the parallel port.

o  Roaming-For-RangeLAN is software available for use in RangeLAN adapters designed for portable and laptop computers, which allows a user to move seamlessly from one LAN server location to another without losing connection to the LAN.

"The introduction of these two products rounds out Proxim's wireless product family by providing RangeLAN capability on every major DOS platform," said Paul Smith, Vice President of Marketing at Proxim. "These products are designed for applications such as EMAIL, printer sharing, modem sharing, terminal emulation, and file sharing."

The Roaming-For-RangeLAN roaming capability permits users of portable computers equipped with wireless adapters to automatically transition between wireless access points on a large network. An example of this type of network would be a multi-storied building where coverage by a single access point does not provide adequate coverage. Multiple points cooperate to allow a user to move seamlessly throughout the area covered by multiple servers. All of this is accomplished without the need for user intervention. The network installation is made simple through the use of software utilities provided by Proxim.

"Roaming under Novell NetWare 2.X and 3.11 is a significant breakthrough in LAN technology, which dramatically increases the value of the portable wireless solution. Many new applications have emerged as a result of Proxim's two years of development of this capability," said Heller. Application areas include the airline, health care, and manufacturing industries.

All RangeLAN adapters for desktop and portable computers support the popular LAN operating systems, including Novell's NetWare 2.2 and NetWare 3.11, and LANS such as MicroSoft's LAN Manager, offering both server-based and peer-to-peer networking support.

The RangeLAN family of adapters uses Proxim's patented spread spectrum radio frequency technology which offers high interference immunity with a range up to 800 feet. All

RangeLAN adapters operate at a data rate of 242 Kbps and provide users with three full channels that effectively triple the available bandwidth, enabling users to have three independent wireless LANS in the same physical space.

RangeLAN/PCMCIA and RangeLAN/Parallel will be available through dealers and value added resellers in December, 1992. RangeLAN/PCMCIA and RangeLAN/Parallel will retail for $595, and Roaming For RangeLAN software will be available for $99 per node.

Headquartered in Mountain View, CA., Proxim, Inc. was founded in 1984 to develop and market wireless communications products. The company entered the LAN arena in early 1992 with the RangeLAN wireless adapter offerings.

The products described in this document cannot be offered for sale until they receive approval by the FCC.

Proxim, 295 North Bernardo Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043

(415) 960-1630    Fax: (415) 964-5181


Practical Peripherals External Mac Fax Modems
PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS' EXTERNAL FAX MODEMS NOW AVAILABLE FOR MACINTOSH USERS

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA--Practical Peripherals announces two stand-alone fax modems now available for Macintosh users. These fax modems enable Macintosh users to enjoy the advantages of affordable, high-performance telecommunications.

"Our Mac support demonstrates our commitment to the growing Macintosh market, offering an effective communications solution for the Macintosh user. And Practical's high-speed transmission means the modems quickly pay for themselves in long distance telephone savings," says Eric Seedman, Vice President, Sales.

Practical's top-of-the-line PM14400FXSA combines a full-function 14400bps data modem with 9600bps send/receive fax in one space-saving package. V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression can boost throughput up to 57,600bps. This powerful V.32bis modem also offers a 12-character backlit LCD for realtime status on modem operation. The Mac version lists for $579, including hardware-handshake cable and Quick Link II (tm) communications software. All Practical modems come with a lifetime warranty.

Practical modems are available to suit almost any Macintosh computer user's pocketbook and needs. Another Practical fax modem for Mac users is the PM2400FX96SA. Offering 2400bps data transmission and 9600bps send/receive fax, the Mac version of this economical unit lists for less than many data-only modems at $179, including cable and Quick Link II software.

These two fax modems join two other modems for the Mac that have been in Practical's product line over a year. The SmartPack 9600 offers 9600bps transmission speed for $479, and the SmartPack 2400 offers 2400bps speed for $189. Both include cable and Hayes Smartcom II (tm) communications software.

For those who already have PM14400FXSA or PM2400FX96SA modems who would like to use them with Macintosh computers, cables and software may be ordered separately by calling Practical's telemarketing department at 805/497-4774. Prices are:

Mac Class I Quick Link II software           $24.95

Mac Class I Quick Link II software and cable  34.95

Mac Class II Quick Link II software           24.95

Mac Class II Quick Link II software and cable 34.95

Mac cable with hardware flow control          19.95

A Hayes company, Practical Peripherals manufactures modems, printer buffers and other computer peripherals in the U.S.A.

Practical Peripherals

375 Conejo Ridge Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

805/497-4774


NEC CD Express & Multimedia Gallery Bundles
NEC Makes CD-ROM Fun and Affordable with CD Express and Multimedia Gallery Hardware and Software Bundles

(Wood Dale, Ill., September 21, 1992)--So you've always wanted to go to Rome? Or how about reliving baseball's greatest moments? Well thanks to NEC Technologies' new CD Express CD-ROM hardware and software bundle product, you can do just that on any PC or Macintosh computer.

With CD Express, computer owners can take a scenic tour through historic Rome led by a friendly tour guide without even leaving their homes. They can even read all about the best restaurants and places to stay. Or, they can look up Hank Aaron's batting average when he broke the home run record and then listen to the real radio broadcast of the event. The CD-ROM technology of CD Express makes this type of learning experience possible.

Best of all, everything a computer owner needs to get started comes in one box.

What is CD-ROM Technology?

But what exactly is CD-ROM technology? CD-ROM stands for "Compact Disc - Read Only Memory" and more than anything else, it's a storage technology. For instance, information from more than 280 floppy disks can fit on one CD-ROM disc. That's a lot of information. CD-ROMs do not just hold text, however. The technology is well suited for storing visual graphics, audio and even video clips.

CD Express Includes Ten Quality Software Titles for Only $499

Containing all of the CD-ROM hardware and software necessary to experience a whole new way of computing, NEC's CD Express allows anyone with an IBM compatible PC or Macintosh computer to benefit from the incredible storage capacity, detailed graphics, thrilling sound, animation and video CD-ROM technology has to offer.

Containing more than $1,000 worth of CD-ROM software alone, the suggested retail price of CD Express is only $499, making it an incredible value to the consumer.

"With CD Express, consumers can create desktop publishing documents, discover facts about the world, medicine and literature and play interactive games all from one CD-ROM package," explained Sheldon Safir, software marketing manager of NEC's Advanced Media Group. "In addition, we've taken measures to ensure that it is easy to set up and use, making it a product everyone in the family can enjoy."

In addition to the CD-ROM reader, CD Express also contains either an XT/AT or Macintosh interface kit, speakers, batteries and the following ten quality software titles:

CD Express PC Version

Software Toolworks Reference Library

Lucasfilm Games Loom

Publish It!

Great Cities of the World, Volume 2

Bureau Development Inc., Best of the Bureau

Interactive Storytime

Total Baseball

The Family Doctor

Ultima VI The False Prophet/Wing Commander

GeoWorks CD Manager

CD Express Macintosh Version Software

Toolworks World Atlas

Lucasfilm Games Favorites

Publish It!

Great Cities of the World, Volume 2

Bureau Development Inc., Best of the Bureau

Interactive Storytime

Total Baseball

The Family Doctor

Discis Books, Aesop's Fables

The Manhole CD-ROM

"CD Express provides a world of discovery for everyone and is the perfect solution for those who have been intrigued by CD-ROM technology but haven't known where to begin," explained Safir. "After conducting extensive research on what consumers needed in CD-ROM technology, NEC created CD Express to give PC and Macintosh consumers exactly what they want -- a complete easy-to-use CD-ROM solution at an affordable price."

CD Express is available through NEC's participating distributors and resellers. In addition, CD Express is also available through selected retail chains. For a complete listing of locations where CD Express products are available, call 1-800-388-8888.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include, award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies Inc, 1255 Michael Dr, Wood Dale, IL 60191

708-860-9500


Digital Vision Real-Time SCSI Frame Grabber
DIGITAL VISION SHIPS REAL-TIME SCSI FRAME GRABBER

October 1, 1992 -- (DEDHAM, MA) Digital Vision, Inc., manufacturer of ComputerEyes and ComputerEyes/Pro for the Macintosh personal computer, is now shipping a new, real-time SCSI frame grabber called ComputerEyes/RT.

ComputerEyes/RT is a SCSI device that lets you quickly capture high-quality 24-bit color images into your Macintosh from any standard video source - VCR, camcorder, laser disk, or still video camera. Instantaneous (1/30th second) image frame grab allows capturing even fast moving subjects from TV broadcasts, video tape, or live camera action. Use ComputerEyes/RT in hundreds of applications, including animation and paint programs, QuickTime applications, image databases, desktop publishing, and graphic arts.

Because ComputerEyes/RT is a SCSI device, it is versatile. Traditionally, frame grabbers have been designed for NuBus Macintosh computers only. As a SCSI device, Computer/RT will work with every Macintosh model from the Macintosh Classic(g to the Macintosh Quadra 900. Users can share the easily transportable ComputerEyes/RT between Macintosh computers in a computer lab, for instance, without having to open a case.

Best of all, ComputerEyes/RT is priced competitively for the market. At $599.95 suggested retail price, ComputerEyes/RT is sure to be a big hit among Macintosh enthusiasts.

ComputerEyes/RT features a 1/30th of a second capture time and 640 by 480 capture resolution at up to 24 bits per pixel. The new ComputerEyes/RT will have two video inputs for both NTSC composite video and S-video. Captured images may be saved to MacPaint, TIFF, PICT, PICT2, or QuickTime compatible files. ComputerEyes/RT is designed for use with any Macintosh computer with 2 Megabytes RAM running System 6.0.7 or higher.

Digital Vision, Inc., 270 Bridge St., Dedham, MA 02026

(617) 329-5400   Fax: (617) 329-6286


KRS Service First! Accounting Software
KRS Enterprises, Inc. announces the availability of a creative, easy to use professional accounting software system called "SERVICE FIRST!" to add to KRS's popular Well Log, Utility Billing, DOT (vehicle/employee records for the Department of Transportation) and Installment Loan software. "SERVICE FIRST!" is a full featured, user friendly accounting system specifically designed for any type of service related business that has a need to track services and/or products sold to their customers. The system even has an innovative Electronic Mail feature allowing the user to send mail to other users or to record personal reminders at the press of a key.

"SERVICE FIRST!" consists of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Inventory Management. Each package can stand alone or be combined into a consistent, well integrated system. The software is IBM compatible and will run on Novell or Lantastic networks.

KRS's Marketing Director, Brad Matheny notes, "With such growth in the service related industry, software needs have changed, and we have positioned KRS to meet those unique needs." From the Automated Service Records feature, recognized by the Software Publisher's Association in CRN's Star Search, to the Sales and Service Manager which tracks calls to aid in planning and scheduling sales and service activities, KRS's "SERVICE FIRST!" is a proven winner. KRS offers unlimited, free telephone support and a demonstration disk is available.

KRS Enterprises Inc., Rt 2 Box 241, Buda TX 78610

(512) 295-7311, FAX (512) 295-4222


Spectrum HoloByte Gets $4 Million in Funding
Spectrum HoloByte Receives $4 million in Funding

Company Will Leverage Simulation Technology in Interactive Entertainment Market

ALAMEDA, Calif., Sept. 24, 1992--Spectrum HoloByte Inc., formerly known as Sphere Inc., today announced it has closed a $4 million round of equity funding. The funds will be used to support marketing, sales and product development in the interactive entertainment market, as well as to purchase shares formerly held by SWICO, Sphere's parent company. SWICO, a charitable trust, has severed all ties with the Robert Maxwell family and has cooperated in the completion of this transaction. The investment group, led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, includes Integral Partners, AT&T, Stanford University, James Clark and William Berkman--all of whom have a special interest in developing the interactive entertainment market.

"Spectrum HoloByte has the technology and the vision to become a leader in the interactive entertainment industry," said Vinod Khosla, general partner of Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers. "We see tremendous opportunity for this industry and feel Spectrum HoloByte is in a position to be the leading application developer in this emerging market."

Spectrum HoloByte, a developer and manufacturer of interactive computer simulation and video games software, is best known for its products Falcon, the popular F-16 flight simulation, and Tetris, the famous game of falling blocks. The company has a long-term agreement with Edison Brothers of St. Louis to develop software for virtual-reality technology for consumer use. Virtual reality is a computer-generated environment that simulates the real world in a way that users can immerse themselves in this artificial environment and interact with it as if it were real. Most recently, the company entered into an agreement with Paramount Pictures which provides Spectrum HoloByte the exclusive license to produce computer and video games using the name and characters from "Star Trek: The Next Generation" television series.

"This financing positions the company to work with our new partners in bringing products and technologies to the industry," said Gilman Louie, president and chief executive officer of Spectrum HoloByte. "We see interactive entertainment encompassing many technologies and applications, including the consumer electronics, communications, entertainment and computer industries. Spectrum HoloByte is known for its realistic simulation technology -- one of the most critical technologies in interactive entertainment. Our goal is to lead the development of the interactive entertainment market by leveraging our technology and expertise with key industry alliances."

Spectrum HoloByte, based in Alameda, Calif., is a privately held company that develops and publishes-interactive-simulatioIrand-actiort-strategy software for the consumer market. Sales revenues for the 1991 calendar year were $9.2 million.

Spectrum HoloByte, 2490 Mariner Square Loop, Alameda, CA 94501

Phone (510) 522-3584,   Fax (510) 522-3587


NEC Reduces Price of Multisync 5FG Monitor
NEC REDUCES PRICE OF MULTISYNC 5FG COLOR MONITOR

Wood Dale, Ill., September 28, 1992 Technologies, Inc. today announced a reduction in the suggested retail price of its 17-inch MultiSync 5FG color monitor to $1,599 from $1,699.

"Our customers are finding that a 17-inch monitor is optimal for large screen graphics applications, so we are making our superior MultiSync 5FG display more affordable to enable more mainstream users to experience the benefits of larger screens and NEC performance," said Wayne Hinson, director of marketing for NEC's Graphics Unit.

A winner of CADalyst's Highly Recommended rating and PC Computing's MVP and 1992 Best Monitor awards, the MultiSync 5FG is ideal for graphics-intensive windowing environments. The flattened MultiSync 5FG color monitor is compatible with PC and Macintosh platforms and supports VGA to 1280 x 1024 at up to 74 Hz.

In addition to its up-front digital controls and support of multiple display modes, the MPR II compliant MultiSync 5FG color monitor has dual dynamic beam focus that delivers sharper edge-to-edge and top-to-bottom display of detailed screen images. The larger screen size is further maximized by NEC's FullScan technology which enables use of the entire screen, bezel-to-bezel.

With the 5FG color monitor's AccuColor Control System, a digital application-independent color preference system, users can match on-screen color to color printer output or any other output device.

To give users greater control of their computing environments, NEC offers a OCLI-coated MultiSync Monitor Lens, designed for improved viewing in ambient lighting conditions and complements the MultiSync FG color monitors by increasing the images' contrast while decreasing glare. Two versions are available --dark tint lenses provide maximum contrast in areas where the user works near a window or under bright fluorescent lighting. Standard tint lenses, made for GUI environments such as the Apple Macintosh desktop, increase contrast and reduce glare.

The MultiSync 5FG color monitors and MultiSync Monitor Lenses have a two year warranty and are available at NEC's nationwide network of authorized dealers. The suggested retail price of the 17-inch MultiSync Monitor Lens is $119.

NEC is currently running an end user promotion, the "A Shade Better Than The Rest," whereby customers purchasing a MultiSync 5FG at a participating dealer now through December 31, 1992, can get a free monitor lens. The "A Shade Better Than The Rest" promotion also allows customers purchasing MultiSync 4FG monitors through December 31, 1992, to receive a free 15-inch lens. And 6FG customers in the same time period can also receive a free 21-inch lens at dealers participating in the "Go Bigger, Go Better" promotion.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1255 Michael Dr, Wood Dale, IL 60191

708-860-9500


DPI-On-The-Fly Quadra Display Mode Switching Swr
NEC RELEASES NEW SOFTWARE FOR MACINTOSH QUADRA COMPUTERS

Wood Dale, Ill., September 28, 1992--NEC Technologies, Inc. today introduces DPI-On-The-Fly software for display mode switching on Macintosh Quadra 700, Quadra 900 and Quadra 950 computers. An extension of the monitor's control panel, DPI-On-The-Fly allows Macintosh Quadra users to select one of three key display modes available from the Quadra's onboard video circuitry while using a MultiSync FG monitor.

DPI-On-The-Fly software enables Quadra users to select 640 x 480, 832 x 624 and 1152 x 870 resolutions through "Options" in the monitor's control panel. When a new display mode is selected, your system will automatically switch to the desired resolution without restarting the system.

With DPI-On-The-Fly software and NEC's multiple-frequency MultiSync 5FG monitors, Quadra users can now customize their desktop to best suit the applications they use. For example, users may want to switch to a high resolution when viewing word processing documents or to see more cells in a spread sheet, or to a low resolution for presentation applications or QuickTime movies.

DPI-On-The-Fly software will be available, free of charge, to current NEC MultiSync monitor users. NEC plans to bundle the software with its MultiSync 5FG and 6FG monitors. The software will also be available for the Multisync 4FG and 3FGx color monitors in NEC's MultiSync FG Macintosh Configuration Kit. NEC end users, dealers, superstores and direct marketers may obtain the free kit by calling NEC at 312/622-7427.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of Macintosh peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning MultiSync FG monitors, MacFG Color Display Interface Cards, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1255 Michael Dr, Wood Dale, IL 60191

708-860-9500


NEC - A Shade Better Than the Rest - Promo
NEC ANNOUNCES "A SHADE BETTER THAN THE REST" COLOR MONITOR END USER PROMOTION

Wood Dale, Ill., Sept. 28, 1992--NEC Technologies, Inc. today announced the "A Shade Better Than The Rest" Free MultiSync Monitor Lens Promotion. From October 1, 1992 until December 31, 1992, end users who purchase an award-winning MultiSync 4FG or 5FG color monitor will receive a free MultiSync Monitor Lens. NEC has also extended its Go Bigger, Go Better promotion through December 31,1992. This promotion allows MultiSync 6FG monitor customers to receive a free 21-inch lens.

By using the MultiSync Monitor Lens with either the 4FG or 5FG monitor, users can increase the contrast and decrease glare while enjoying the monitors' larger active display area and superior performance.

The flattened 15-inch MultiSync 4FG and 17-inch 5FG monitors are compatible with multiple hardware platforms including MS-DOS and Macintosh (including Quadra) and supports from 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768 resolution at up to 70Hz. The 5FG supports 1280 x 1024 at up to 74 Hz. In addition, the MPR II compliant MultiSync 4FG and 5FG color monitors have NEC's FullScan feature which provides larger edge-to-edge and top-to-bottom display of detailed screen images.

With the color monitors' AccuColor Control System, a digital application-independent color preference system, users can adjust on-screen color to color printer output or any other output device.

The integration of these features make the 4FG and 5FG color monitors the perfect tool for end-users who require a larger, more readable display for windowing applications.

MultiSync Monitor Lens

NEC offers two OCLI-coated NEC MultiSync Monitor Lenses designed for improved viewing in ambient lighting conditions. The standard tint lenses, made for GUI environments such as Microsoft Windows and the Apple Macintosh desktop, increase contrast and reduce glare. Dark tint lenses provide maximum contrast in areas where the user works near a window or under bright fluorescent lighting.

The MultiSync 4FG color monitor has a suggested retail price of $949 and the MultiSync 5FG color monitor has a new, reduced suggested retail price of $1,599. The 15-inch Monitor Lens has a suggested retail price of $79 and the 17-inch Monitor Lens has a suggested retail price of $119. The suggested retail price for NEC's MultiSync 6FG monitor is $2,899, $199 for the lens. All products have a two year limited warranty and are available through NEC's nationwide network of authorized dealers.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1255 Michael Dr, Wood Dale, IL 60191

708-860-9500


Performance 2.0 OS/2 Tuning Kit
PERFORMANCE 2.0

"Go as fast as 32 bits will take you"

A Tuning Kit for OS/2 2.0

PERFORMANCE 2.0 is both an instructional booklet, and a collection of software objects to help you tune your system. We have collected as much information about tuning the performance of OS/2 2.0 as possible and put it into a single package.

THE BOOKLET - 60 pages - the best source for OS/2 Tuning Information.

The first section is a clear description of what a 32 bit, preemptive multitasking, multithreading, demand paging virtual memory operating system is all about! This BASIC section is written for the novice!

The second section is the DETAIL section, written for the advanced user. Here we focus on tips, techniques, parameters and commands that help YOU tune your system. We get into the details of HPFS, FAT, Caching, Buffering, Paging, Thrashing, Swapping, Fragmentation, Multithreading, Timeslicing, Task Switching, and more.

THE DISKETTE

Our diskette holds almost 30 objects written in the easy to learn and modify REXX language included with OS/2 (source included). These objects are designed to help you tune your system with simplicity.

OPTIMIZERS are the easiest objects to use, they require minimal skill or knowledge on your part. Optimizers will assess your system and make recommendations. If you concur with those recommendations the optimizer will perform the tune-up for you.

TOOLS will help you specifically tune individual parts of your system. Some tools provide information; others perform a specific task. For example, the setSWAP tool gives you the current size of your swapper file. The setSWAP lets you easily change the settings for swapper for the next time you boot your system. Tools require some skills to operate.

ELIMINATORS are specific tools relieve fixed disk space. We have identified all of the files associated with each selective install option and provide an object to selectively delete each option.

PERFORMERS include an object named OS2BOOT that will create a standalone diskette containing a minimal OS/2 system. In addition OS2BOOT will create a second diskette copying the CHKDSK command files onto it along with a few other files concerned with backup.

Introductory price of $14.95 + $2.50 S&H

(after 10/15/92 - $19.95 + 2.50 S&H)

send Check or Money order or call (203) 658-1204

VISA & MC Accepted

CLEAR & SIMPLE, P.O. Box 130, W. Simsbury, CT 06092


ELECTRONIC BOOKS ON FLOPPY DISKS

With the advent of laser-scanned compact disks for computers known as digital CD ROM, a wide variety of text information, including some large reference books, became available to personal computer users. Now, the time has come for the publication of selected fiction and non-fiction books on standard poppy diskettes.

The Voyager Company of Santa Monica, California has developed and is retailing electronic books for Apple Computer's Powerbook"' portable computer. Previously published titles are being distributed. But, that small machine displays text and line art only in monochrome.

Another publishing company, SCIENTIFIC SPECIALISTS of Fawnskin, California, has published a new electronic book for IBM"'compatible PC's. Its first release is entitled: "AMAZING NEW TRUTHS ABOUT YOUR EMOTIONS." Authored by Doyle P Henderson, it's being heralded as: "truthfully containing the most valuable new information in the world." The book details a new process enabling people to permanently eradicate their fears, anger, and many other undesired thought-induced human emotions--without knowledge of psychology or medicine.

Surprisingly, the entire 450+ page book (less the index) has been released as shareware. As such, the files may be freely copied, read, and studied by computer users. However, the registered copyright does not authorize users to print out the document.

The company claims this is the first important scientific breakthrough ever announced by (and released using) computer diskettes and the shareware concept. The publisher believes that the book has such great value, that even after reading it on their computer displays, people will still want to buy one or more professionally typeset, printed bound copies. Those FlexSpyn 8 1/2" x 11" printed books also lay flat when opened (while referring to the step-by-step tutorial). Copies are available for $39.50 plus $3.00 for S&H in the USA.

Two different computer processes were used to produce the two editions of the book. The printed version used Ventura Publisher Gem desktop publishing (DTP) and Trinity Software's INDEX!"' programs. Conventionally printed books were published from high-resolution laser printer outputs.

At the same time, copies of the final files were converted for the floppy disk edition. The Ventura DTP typographical tags and other codes were stripped out or converted using Q-Plus' VENEDIT software. Numerous macros were developed for that purpose.

A special format embedding color codes allowed use of the company's new proprietary book-displaying software. It converted the coded ASCII text files into attractive scrollable, colored, self-displaying (.COM or .EXE) files. Those master files were compressed for diskette and electronic bulletin board (BBS) distributions.

The electronic edition, distributed as BOOKSOFT"' bookware, already has been uploaded to numerous bulletin boards (e.g., EXEC-PC) and national on-line services like Compuserve." Diskettes have been given to various computer user groups and are also offered at minimal costs both by the publisher ($5.00 per set, postpaid, and by several popular catalog shareware disk vendors around the country.

Scientific Specialists calls its process of producing electronic books: "PC DiskTop Publishing." That's the art of publishing self-displaying books and other such documents in an easily read format on diskettes.

What with large high-resolution color monitors becoming popular, the company thinks the time has come for the publication of good books on floppies. Viewable on almost any IBM compatible PC, BOOKSOFT's electronic books eliminate users' viewing struggles. These files aren't like those ugly one-color README.DOC files that quickly scroll off the screen, require a text viewer, or have to be printed out to be easily read.

BOOKSOFT files automatically install to any hard drive from any size or density floppy, or from any directory after download from a BBS or LAN. A "point-and-shoot" menu lets users scroll the contents with arrow keys to select a chapter to view. Or they can press highlighted hot-keys, or use a mouse. There's no need to remember or type chapter file names. Each book chapter displays itself when selected and run.

The format uses colored headings, emphasized words and phrases, and easily read text--with two spaces between sentences. Extended ASCII characters permit the use of simple graphics, boxes, and charts without incurring huge byte consumption. When compressed, the entire book takes less than 1MB disk space. It fits nicely on one high-density floppy of either size. The company claims its BOOKSOFT line of electronic books installs easy, checks any drive's available space, and looks great on almost any PC.

Even travelers can now read good books using their light-weight laptop machines while in flight or at hotels and motels away from home. And office workers can read novels or good non-fiction books during breaks or lunch periods--using diskettes kept in their pockets. (The next BOOKSOFT book is a romantic novel about scuba diving entitled: "Blue Fantasy" by Snirley Kennedy.)

To make shareware distribution economically practical, BOOKSOFT'' carefully selects books (primarily non-fiction) that have high and lasting value.

Even though users may read the entire book using a PC, they still may want to buy the printed edition. Because the disks are sold near cost, the company's profit potential comes from the sale of its printed books after a reader has examined the book-on-disk. But, users get real value from their so-called "shareware registration." To date, orders for both disks and printed books have begun coming in from all over the country--and Canada as well.

The company points out that excellent books that might otherwise go unpublished today can now be widely and profitably distributed both on disk and in limited print quantities by using the two computer "disktop and desktop" publishing methods.

Additional information on the text conversion software, copies of BOOKSOFT floppy disks, or printed books may be obtained from Scientific Specialists, PO Box 385, Fawnskin, CA 92333, or by calling: (714) 866-6263  (or check the America Online download libraries for copies of their releases)


Tom Sawyer Software's Graph Layout Toolkit
Tom Sawyer Software's Graph Layout Toolkit is a portable topology management system that delivers an immediate face-lift to your application with its sophisticated graph layout algorithms. Its automated facilities yield a clear representation of objects and their connections, so that end users can more readily see underlying relationships within complicated data. You can easily access its many useful features through clear and extensible C++ class libraries or the parallel ANSI C API.

Graphics application programmers will appreciate that they don't have to master graph layout algorithms if they use the Graph Layout Toolkit's powerful services. The Graph Layout Toolkit works in real time, rarely requiring more than a few seconds to produce quality output1 even for large graphs with several hundred nodes. With no graphics dependencies, you have complete flexibility for multiplatform GUI development.

Two related libraries are now available to address your layout needs:  the Hierarchical Layout library and the Circular Layout library.  Additional libraries are under development.

All libraries share the Graph Layout Toolkit's Base Layout Subsystem. This common foundation features:

    *   Sophisticated multiple-view and intergraph navigation

        support.

    *   Extensive crossing minimization.

    *   Subgraph position balancing.

    *   Full support for multigraphs.

    *   Graph reduction.

    *   Divide-and-conquer: layout of disconnected subgraphs.

    *   Flexible tailoring of spacing between and around nodes.

    *   Support for variably sized nodes.

The Hierarchical library features:

    *   Support for cyclic directed graphs.

    *   Support for reflexive edges.

    *   Control of graph orientation.

The Hierarchical library is ideal for the display of:

    *   Single and multiple-inheritance class hierarchies.

    *   PERT charts.

    *   Entity-relationship diagrams.

    *   Data base schema.

    *   Hypertext.

    *   Function call graphs.

The Circular library features:

    *   Support for undirected graphs through a user-definable

        node clustering model.

    *   Detection and radiated placement of nested subsites.

The Circular library is ideal for the display of:

    *   Computer networks, such as IP networks and FDDI backbones

        for network management, planning and simulation software.

Graph Layout Toolkit software and hardware support

    *   The Graph Layout Toolkit is portable to any operating

        system with an AT&T-compliant C++ compiler or an ANSI

        C compiler. Traditional (K&R) C will be supported upon

        request.

    *   There are no hardware dependencies.

    *   We will port the Graph Layout Toolkit as requested.

        Please contact us with your requirements.

Availability

The Hierarchical Layout library is now shipping. The Circular Layout library is available in January, 1993.

Future family products

If your company is interested in influencing the development of a   family of specialized software integrated circuits: for layout   algorithms as well as benefiting from the latest automatic layout   solutions your investment in the Graph Layout Toolkit family will be   even more worthwhile. Tom Sawyer Software is continually devoting   resources to the exploration of new layout technologies. For example,   we have planned extensive incremental support which will allow you to   set selective position constraints in the Hierarchical library. New   Graph Layout Toolkit libraries are also underway, and our adherence   to modern object-oriented programming techniques will insure their   speedy development. We look forward to working closely with companies   interested in furthering state-of-the-art automated layout   technologies.

Attention Microsoft Windows programmers:

Jump-start your new product development in Microsoft Windows with a source code licence for Tom Sawyer's Graph Layout Toolkit Graph   Editor:

    *   Developed with Borland's C++ and Object Windows.

    *   Built-in support framework for multiple Graph Layout

        Toolkit libraries using a sophisticated

        multiple-inheritance model.

The Graph Editor is a full-featured Windows MDI application with:

    *   Tool bar support.

    *   Familiar mouse and keyboard operations.

    *   File services.

    *   Scrolling.

    *   Zooming.

    *   Print services.

    *   On-line help.

    *   And more...

Free demonstration diskette available now.

Tom Sawyer Software                   phone: 510.848.0853

1824B Fourth Street                     fax: 510.848.0854 Berkeley, CA 94710           Internet Email: layout@TomSawyer.COM


Multi-Tech MEFAX LAN Gateway Fax Software
MULTI-TECH ANNOUNCES LAN GATEWAY FAX SOFTWARE

SAN DIEGO, Calif., September 22, 1992--Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communications equipment, announced today a new version of its MultiExpressFax (MEFAX) software. MEFAX 3.0 enables any Interrupt 6b-compatible asynchronous LAN gateway to operate as a fax server.

According to Raghu Sharma, company president, "Fax capabilities are being added to data modems throughout the modem industry. That means dial-up gateways to LANs, which require modems, will only be using half of their capabilities if the gateway does not handle fax communications. What is needed is networked fax communications software that operates just like networked data communications software. Our new release of MultiExpressFax meets this requirement. It will turn any asynchronous communications gateway that utilizes Interrupt 6b into a data and fax gateway."

The new version of MultiExpressFax allows LAN users two ways to send and receives fax documents. First, as a network fax program, a user can reserve a modem via the gateway software and send or receive faxes just as if the modem was attached directly to the PC.

In addition, faxes can be sent or received via the "server" option in the package. As a fax server, MultiExpressFax runs on a non-dedicated LAN PC which sends and receives faxes as required through available modems on the gateway. A non-dedicated PC runs a TSR (Terminate Stay Resident) background program that enables the server to perform fax send/receive functions on behalf of all other network users. The client portion of the software runs on user workstations across Novell Netware, 3Com, and Microsoft LAN Manager networks. For optimum productivity, both client and server can run a different application in the foreground.

MEFAX now provides both global (shared) and local (personal) phone book capabilities, as well as two security levels (Administrator and optional Rank and File Passwords). Clients and server can run MEFAX menus. Users can send faxes and view and print received faxes. The server has the same capabilities in addition to the control and monitoring of all network fax operations.

In addition to managing the Network Fax Directory and monitoring and controlling fax operations, the administrator is responsible for the following: Set up, modify, and update network configuration; install client software and establish procedures for exchanging information with the server; create, maintain, and manage user accounts; route incoming faxes to respective users; manage and maintain a global phone book available to all network users; monitor network efficiency.

The new MEFAX, which currently works exclusively with Multi-Tech's MultiModems, will sell for a limited time at an introductory price of $49, and will be available for shipping later this quarter. At a future release, the cost will increase substantially, and the software will work with all Class 2 modems.

Multi-Tech Systems was founded in 1970 to manufacture data communications equipment and systems for the global market of networking products users. The Mounds View, Minn.-based company is well known for its dial-up communications technology. Multi-Tech's family of products includes a complete line of 1200-, 2400-, 4800-, 9600-, and 14.4K-bps modems, statistical multiplexers, DSU/CSUs, 5250, 3780 and 3270 emulation systems, X.25 PADs, computer fax equipment, communications software, UNIX multiport serial boards, and LAN products. These products are sold in over 70 countries through a worldwide network of distributors, manufacturer's representatives, systems integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and retailers. For more information, contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. at headquarters: 2205 Woodale Dr., Mounds View, MN 55112; call 612/785-3500 or 800/328-9717; FAX 612/785-9874; International FAX, 612/331-3180


Apple Launches Macintosh Performa Line

New Family of Computers Designed for Families; Features Apple's First Macintosh with Built in CD ROM Option

(Product Specifications available at end of this release)

NEW YORK, New York--September 14, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced a new family of Macintosh computers targeting the consumer marketplace. Initially available only in the U.S., the new Apple Macintosh Performa series of computers is designed to reach first-time buyers and new users in the home, offering specific solutions for families with school-age children.

Based on some of Apple's most popular Macintosh industrial designs and configurations, the Performa family consists of three models: the Macintosh Performa 200, Macintosh Performa 400, Macintosh Performa 600 and Macintosh Performa 600 CD. The Performa 600 CD is Apple's first Macintosh with an internal CD-ROM drive. In addition to reading many formats of CD-ROM discs and playing audio discs, the CD-ROM drive also supports Kodak's Photo CD technology.

Every Macintosh Performa includes enhanced system software, pre-loaded applications, one year of service and support, and will be distributed in nearly 2,000 consumer retail outlets nationwide.

"Research suggests more than half of the families in our target market have not yet found a computer solution compelling and flexible enough to meet their needs at home, though many have used a computer either at work or at school," said Keith Fox, vice president of Consumer Markets for Apple USA. "With the needs of those customers in mind, we developed the Macintosh Performa. Performa simplifies both the purchase decision and the buying process. We believe the Performa offers the right combination of technology and support to appeal to the estimated 7 million American families which, research tells us, have the buying power but have not yet adopted a PC for their homes."

Each Macintosh Performa is packaged as a complete solution, including ready-to-run hardware, optimized system software and at least one integrated application that provides for word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphics and communications functions. The goal of Performa is a successful first time experience with the Macintosh and to help users to get "up and running" quickly.

A special version of the System 7 operating system was developed to make the easy-to-use Macintosh even easier to use for newcomers to computer technology.

Starting from the time a user first turns on their new Macintosh Performa, optimized system software is there to help. For example, a new program called Launcher makes it easier for users to find and launch their preinstalled applications. And, when a user saves a document in an application, it can always be found in a documents folder located on the Desktop. In addition, Apple's recently introduced At Ease software is bundled with every Performa. At Ease is the best way for users to easily protect applications and information while sharing their computer with other family members.

As part of the Performa package, customers receive one year toll-free support and in-home service from Apple.

"We made sure we did our homework when we developed the Macintosh Performa line," said Eric Harslem, vice president for desktop computing, Macintosh Hardware Division. "Performa gives you the full power of Macintosh and the ability to perform any home-based assignment, whether it's a spreadsheet brought home from the office, a child's homework or entertainment for the whole family."

Performa runs the same library of Macintosh software including more than 6,000 business applications and 2,000 commercially available education software programs. As the largest supplier of education technology to grades K-12 in the U.S., Apple enjoys the support of a growing cadre of publishers of commercially available curriculum materials. In addition there are hundreds of entertainment and personal enjoyment titles growing in availability. Apple USA is also working with publishers to encourage distribution of these titles where families shop.

The Power of a Built-in CD ROM Drive

The internal CD-ROM of the Performa 600 CD further adds to the flexibility of the Performa family and provides a richer, more exciting computing environment. With this product, Apple becomes one of the first and only computer manufacturers with the technology to read multi-session Photo CD discs. Particularly in the areas of education and "infotainment", there are a wealth of new titles incorporating photography, full motion video, audio and text. From eight to 10 CD-ROM-based titles will be bundled with each Performa 600 CD, depending on where the computer is purchased.

Said Harslem, "More and more applications are taking advantage of the ground-up integration of multimedia hardware in all Macintosh computers--sound input and output, CD-ROM capability and high quality video displays coupled with the unique capabilities of our QuickTime multimedia architecture. QuickTime has been widely acclaimed by many application and content developers. Apple is taking a leadership role in encouraging developers to take advantage of these technologies to produce new types of applications and content such as electronic books that offer truly compelling benefits to customers both at home and at work."

Macintosh Performa Family Traits

All three Performa models use the powerful Motorola 68030 microprocessor, and share the I/O ports and expansion slots that customers expect to find in other Macintosh family members. In addition, each Performa features Apple's SuperDrive, a 3.5" floppy disk drive capable of using disks from Windows, DOS and Apple II computers.

* The Performa 200 offers a black and white, all-in-one design based on the popular Macintosh Classic II. The 200 offers an excellent choice for space-conscious families who value its small footprint that fits into tight quarters and can be easily transported from room to room.

* The Performa 400 is based on the best-selling Macintosh LC II, offering an affordable, expandable modular color solution. The Performa 400 is capable of displaying 256 colors.

Both the Performa 200 and 400 models come standard with 4 MB of RAM and 80 MB hard disk drives.

* The Performa 600 is based on a new flexible design that features a 32MHz 68030 microprocessor. The 600 can also accommodate internal 5.25" peripherals such as the optional CD-ROM drive. The Performa 600 comes with 4 or 5 MB of RAM (depending or retail specifications), and a 160 MB hard disk. The Performa 600 CD features 5 MB of RAM and 160 MB hard disk standard.

Display and Printer Options

Along with the new CPUs, Apple is offering two new 14-inch color display options: the Performa Display and Performa Display Plus. Both are affordable high resolution solutions featuring 640 x 480 pixel screen resolution and a flicker-free refresh rate. The Performa Display Plus, with 0.29 mm dot pitch, adheres to the most stringent international guidelines for magnetic field emissions, SWEDAC MPR-2. The Performa Display features a 0.39 mm dot pitch and offers a lower cost option for the cost conscious consumers.

Apple is making available two of its most popular printing options through the mass merchandise channels to complete the Apple Macintosh Performa solution: the Apple StyleWriter and Personal LaserWriter LS. Both printers offer true "plug & play" single-cable convenience and high quality laser-quality output.

Availability and Price

Initially available only in the U.S., the Performa family will be sold in consumer channels including general merchandise stores; consumer electronics outlets and office product superstores. (See related release today: Apple USA Authorizes Eleven Retailers). The Performa 200 and Performa 400 are available immediately in participating retail locations. The Performa 600 and the Performa 600 CD will be available in retail locations in late October.

Apple has no suggested retail price (SRP) for the line. Retailers will price according to their specific solution offerings and have the option to pre-configure systems tailored to their customers. However, Apple expects the Performa family to be priced in a range from $1,250 for the entry level Performa 200 to $2,500 for the Performa 600 with CD-ROM (monitor not included). All models are packaged with a keyboard, mouse, microphone, on-screen training and a complete set of manuals in the box. In addition, each Performa has system software and selected applications pre-installed by Apple at its factories.

Apple Computer, 20525 Miriana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010

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Product Specifications

Performa 200

16MHz 68030 microprocessor

4MB RAM expandable to 10MB

80MB hard drive

SuperDrive internal floppy

Sound In/Out/Microphone

Apple Keyboard II

Enhanced System 7.0 installed

Availability: September 14, 1992

Performa 400

16MHz 68030 microprocessor

4MB RAM expandable to 10MB

80MB hard drive

SuperDrive internal floppy

One expansion slot

Built-in video support (256 colors)

Sound In/Out/Microphone

Apple Keyboard II

Enhanced System 7.0 installed

Availability: September 14, 1992

Performa 600

32MHz 68030 microprocessor

4/5MB RAM expandable up to 68MB

160MB hard drive

SuperDrive internal floppy

Three NuBus expansion slots

Accelerator slot

Built-in video support (256 colors)

Sound In/Out/Microphone

Apple Extended Keyboard II

Enhanced System 7.0 installed

Availability: October, 1992

Performa 600 CD

32MHz 68030 microprocessor

5MB RAM expandable up to 68MB

160MB hard drive

SuperDrive internal floppy

Three NuBus expansion slots

Accelerator slot

Built-in video support

1MB of VRAM (for more than 16,000 colors on a 14-inch display)

Sound In/Out/Microphone

Internal AppleCD 300i

Apple Extended Keyboard II

Enhanced System 7.0 installed

Availability: October, 1992

Performa Plus Display

640 x 480 pixels

67 Hz refresh rate

0.29 mm dot pitch

SWEDAC MPR-2 compliant

Availability: September 14, 1992

Performa Display

640 x 480 pixels

67 Hz refresh rate

0.39 mm dot pitch

Availability: September 14, 1992


Apple Authorizes 11 U.S. Retailers for Performa
Apple USA Authorizes Eleven U.S. Retailers to Carry Macintosh Performa Line

Macintosh Performa To Be Sold In Nearly 2,000 Mass Merchandise, Consumer Electronics and Office Products Superstore Outlets Nationwide

NEW YORK, New York--September 14, 1992--The Apple USA division of Apple Computer, Inc. today announced the authorization of eleven major U.S. consumer retail chains to carry the full line of Apple Macintosh Performa computers and peripherals.

Launched today in New York, the Macintosh Performa line will be sold in approximately 2,000 locations nationwide by the following: Sears, Montgomery Ward, Circuit City, Dayton Hudson, Lechmere, Silo, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Tops, and Incredible Universe.

The Macintosh Performa 200 and Macintosh Performa 400 models, as well as complementary peripherals are available immediately; the Macintosh Performa 600 and Macintosh Performa 600 CD will become available through these outlets in October, 1992. Today's announced authorizations for the Macintosh Performa line follow a 56 location U.S. distribution pilot with Sears, Silo, Office Depot and OfficeMax.

Designed as a total solution for first-time buyers, all Macintosh Performa CPUs will be customized to include an enhanced version of System 7 software as well as a variety of applications software to be specified by the retailer. In addition, all Macintosh Performa CPUs will include one year of Apple-direct toll-free telephone support and in-home service.

Suggested retail pricing and financing options for Macintosh Performa will be set individually by retailer.

"Typically first-time buyers, especially families that are spending their own dollars, have purchase requirements that make them unique," said Keith Fox, Apple USA's vice president and general manager for Consumer Markets. "Among other things, these customers want a computer that's easy to use and easy to buy. Our data from the pilot program has indicated that over 70% of mass merchandise customers have never shopped in a computer specialty store."

Macintosh Performa represents a total solution specifically designed for this customer set, incorporating the full power of Macintosh with enhanced system software, bundled applications, service and support -- all offered where these customers shop. This will be the first time that Apple products will be widely available in consumer-oriented outlets.

"It is our goal with Performa to reach new users and complement Apple's current product and distribution strategy in the business arena. Experienced computer users, business users and those who require complex solutions will continue to rely on Apple's authorized reseller network for the largest selection of Macintosh solutions for a range of business needs," said Fox.

The entire Macintosh Performa product line, two Macintosh Performa display options-the Performa Display and Performa Display Plus and the Apple StyleWriter and Apple Personal LaserWriter LS will be available through a consumer-oriented distribution channel.

Apple Computer, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers to consumer, education, business and government markets in the U.S. and a recognized innovator in the personal computer industry. Apple utilizes a network of multiple distribution channels in the U.S. to serve its broad base of customers, including 1,700 computer specialty stores and computer superstores; approximately 2,000 retail consumer outlets; Apple education sales consultants in the K-12 market; campus resellers in higher education and government resellers. In addition, Apple solutions are available through value-added resellers, systems integrators, independent systems vendors and consultants.

Apple Computer, 20525 Miriana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Scholastic 1993 Educational Technology Catalog
SCHOLASTIC RELEASES 1993 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY CATALOG

The leading publisher of educational software introduces new Macintosh and videodisc products, and responds to the needs of bilingual classrooms.

New York, NY--September 30, 1992--Scholastic Inc. today announced that its 1993 Educational Technology Catalog is now available free to educators upon request. With more than 125 products, The Educational Technology Catalog features broad selections of award-winning software for Macintosh, Apple II, and MS-DOS computers alike. Important additions to the catalog include 21 new videodisc and Macintosh products and enhanced versions of two popular programs, which now offer Spanish-language operation--a timely response to the growing needs of America's multicultural population.

"We've redesigned the Educational Technology Catalog from the ground up, to make it as easy as possible for educators to select and purchase high-quality software for their classrooms," said Peter Kelman, Vice President and Publisher of Scholastic Software. The new catalog gives teachers a broad array of purchasing options, including additional disks, hard disk licenses, and cost-effective site licenses. Scholastic also offers the District Membership Plan, which allows school districts to purchase in volume at a significant savings. To help teachers integrate technology into their classrooms, Scholastic also maintains a network of Regional Coordinators of Educational Technology, who provide advice and training support for educators at state, district, and local levels.

In science, the 1993 catalog offers rich new ground to explore. To make the ground-breaking Interactive NOVA videodisc series even more accessible, Scholastic has introduced extensive, interactive, teaching guides that allow teachers to call upon an immense collection of full-motion video and still photography with an easy-to-use, bar-code reader.

The 1993 catalog also features Point of View 2.0, a ground-breaking program that uses the power of multimedia to help children explore history. This latest version of Point of View is easier to use than ever before, with a redesigned graphic interface and menu-based access to vast databanks of historical information. Scholastic also offers four new videodiscs designed to link with Point of View -- each focused on a different period or subject in American history. All of these new videodiscs can be used in conjunction with Point of View in Level III format, or as Level I standalone videodiscs.

For classroom publishing, Scholastic has enhanced SuperPrint for the Macintosh to help meet the needs of multicultural classrooms. The new Bilingual/Spanish edition of SuperPrint for the Macintosh has every menu, dialog box, and help screen in Spanish. It also has a menu option that allows students and teachers to switch easily between English and Spanish, along with an additional teaching guide filled with ideas for bilingual classrooms.

The catalog offers innovative "Network Curriculum Centers" which include a variety of related software programs at savings of up to 20% off standalone prices. The Scholastic Network Math Center, for instance, combines four programs from the popular Math Shop series, together with an activity book filled with ideas for using the software in the classroom. Scholastic also has Network Curriculum Centers for writing and classroom publishing. All three are compatible with AppleTalk, Novell/ICLAS/SchoolMate, Corvus/Velan, and Digicard.

Educators can request a free copy of the 1993 Educational Technology Catalog by contacting Scholastic Software at 1-800-541-5513. Scholastic software may be purchased through Scholastic's sales force, from Scholastic Authorized Education Dealers, or by calling or writing to Scholastic Software, Inquiry Department, P.O. BOX 7502, 2931 East McCarty Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Scholastic Software is part of the Instructional Publishing Group of Scholastic Inc, one of the nation's leading publishers and distributors of children's books, classroom and professional magazines, and other educational materials. The company also produces family-oriented video and television programming. Scholastic operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.


DPT Controller Offer for Developers
DPT Initiates Special Offer for Developers

SCO Unix Developers First to Take Advantage of Special

August 18, 1992 -- Maitland, Florida -- Distributed Processing Technology (DPT), maker of industry acclaimed peripheral controllers, has initiated a special pricing program for application and system software developers. DPT will offer each developer a one-time, half-price offer for any DPT product. The offer takes effect today.

Program debuts with Santa Cruz Operations developers Developers who specialize in SCO Unix and Open Desktop are being offered the first opportunity to join the program. The offer will be extended to developers on other platforms at future dates.

SmartCache Plus, the developer's choice "DPT's line of SmartCache Plus SCSI controllers are generally recognized as the best SCSI adapter on the market because of their performance, compatibility and reliability," says David Race, DPT's vice president of marketing. "We realize that application software drives the market and we are committed to making it as easy as possible for developers to acquire the hardware they need to produce more Unix applications. DPT controllers have been credited with decreasing the time it takes developers to produce their applications. In some cases, the time needed to recompile an application is reduced to four times."

SmartCache Plus is the only SCSI controller on the market that can be configured as both a non-caching and a caching controller. The entry-level-priced, non-caching configuration is converted to a high-end caching controller by simply adding DPT's unique plug-on caching module and up to 16 megabytes of cache RAM to the base controller. An add-on mirroring module provides support for a software independent array of mirrored drives. This scalable architecture provides manufacturers and integrators a complete range of price/performance options, suitable for systems ranging from standalone workstations and small networks up to multiprocessor-equipped file servers.

Its scalable architecture, price/performance superiority and industry standard compatibility have made SmartCache Plus the SCSI adapter of choice for manufacturers and resellers alike. Computer manufacturers such as AST, NEC, NCR, Intel, Wyse, Wang and Siemens have standardized on SmartCache Plus.

DPT corporate background

DPT is a privately held company founded in 1977. Corporate headquarters are near Orlando, Florida with European sales offices located in Milton Keynes (London), England and Penzberg (Munich), Germany. DPT manufactures intelligent, high-performance peripheral controllers for mini- and microcomputer markets. DPT's technology innovations include the first caching disk controller for the PC, the first software-independent RAID solution for the PC and the first cache-convertible controller for the PC. DPT controllers are sold worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs.

Distributed Processing Technology

140 Candace Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

407-830-5522,  Fax: 407-260-5366


Macmillan Adds JAMA to Medical CD-ROM Library
MACMILLAN NEW MEDIA ANNOUNCES JAMA ON CD-ROM

Cambridge, Massachusetts, September 21, 1992 -- Macmillan New Media (MNM), a division of Macmillan, Inc., is pleased to announce the addition of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) to its medical CD-ROM library. JAMA is published by the American Medical Association, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

MNM's JAMA disc contains the complete text of the most recent five years of articles, 1987-1991. It also includes all JAMA citations and abstracts back to 1966 from MEDLINE, a database of 3700 medical journals maintained by the National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. The disc will be updated annually. An annual subscription costs $295 for single users, and $495 for multiple users.

The JAMA disc joins an impressive list of leading, full text medical journals already available in CD-ROM format from MNM: The New England Journal of Medicine, Annals of Internal Medicine, The Lancet, British Medical Journal, Canadian Medical Association Journal, American Journal of Public Health, and Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

All MNM medical titles are fully searchable with powerful Compact Library and BRS/Search software. A user can search the disc by key word or phrase, author, title, date, and/or subject in seconds.

Macmillan New Media, located in Harvard Square, is a leading publisher of medical CD-ROMs. In addition to full text medical journals, MN publishes the award-winning AIDS Compact Library, a comprehensive collection of current information on the clinical aspects of AIDS research and treatment on CD-ROM, as well as a series of specialty MEDLINE discs for practicing physicians.

MNM is also the publisher of The College Handbook 1992 CD-ROM Edition, and the Multimedia Edition of the Macmillan Dictionary for Children. Several other reference and children's titles are currently under development by MNM.

Macmillan New Media, 124 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

617-661-2955,  Fax: 617-868-7738


Integrity Master Antivirus & Security System
Integrity Master, The Total Computer-Integrity Program, Announced

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- Stiller Research announces the release of Integrity Master, an easy-to-use antivirus, data integrity, change management and security system written by the developer of PC Magazine's PC-DATA data integrity toolkit. Not just another anti-virus product, Integrity Master protects against much more. Hardware glitches, software bugs--even deliberate sabotage--are detected. If a virus does strike, Integrity Master identifies it and the damage it causes.

While viruses may be the most sensational threat to your computer, they are by no means the most likely. Numerous other threats are more likely to cause damage. If you run CHKDSK and find problems, you have personally discovered that something has incorrectly written to your disk. This damage often occurs in areas unseen by CHKDSK and is particularly insidious because it often goes undetected.

Who can afford damage to programs or data? According to Stiller Research, for every virus attack there are more than a hundred cases of damage by other causes which often go undetected. Why then does anti-virus software crowd store shelves while software to protect against more likely threats is largely unknown? A possible explanation is that viruses generate so much attention while these other issues are less glamorous. Another factor may be the lack of advanced software to protect against threats other than viruses. Integrity Master proposes to change all this.

Integrity Master was created by Wolfgang Stiller as a data integrity product. According to Stiller, users require more than a conventional data integrity product. "It is vital that the product be usable by people with no interest in the more arcane aspects of PCs," says Stiller.

Integrity Master understands the more esoteric aspects of the PC and provides information on these areas on a need-to-know basis, shielding users from needless complexity. Integrity Master is usable out of the box. Although extensive information on data integrity and viruses is provided, it is not necessary to read the manual. Extensive context-sensitive help is also available.

Integrity Master not only quickly identifies and removes known viruses, it also provides a detailed description of any virus encountered. Unlike other products, Integrity Master also identifies files damaged by a virus, not just files infected by it. Stiller says Integrity Master is the fastest data integrity and anti-virus product available; it is 100% highly-optimized assembler code. Integrity Master reads entire files rather than merely spot checking as some products do.

Integrity Master solves problems that generally go unaddressed. You just used your favorite disk utility to repair your disk. Did it really succeed? Did your backup-and-restore program correctly restore all files? Integrity Master ensures that everything is back to normal. Or perhaps you discover that you only have 100K of free disk space but thought you had megabytes. Where did all that space go? Using Integrity Master you can see exactly which files were added or grew. You can even go back in time to see when the space disappeared. When CHKDSK reports damage, you can determine exactly which files are affected. If your disk is damaged, whether system sectors or files, Integrity Master guides you through fixing everything. If you experience damage to your disk and DOS won't boot--or perhaps even recognize the disk--lntegrity Master can reload system sectors to reactivate your disk. According to Stiller, "By checking for unauthorized file changes, Integrity Master provides total security for your PC."

Stiller Research offers a special price of $35 plus shipping in order to introduce users to complete data protection. If you're concerned enough about your data to protect it against viruses, it makes sense to also protect it against other more likely causes of damage. Integrity Master is available for free trial from most bulletin board systems, on-line services and shareware disk vendors. Integrity Master may be purchased directly from Stiller Research at 2625 Ridgeway St., Tallahassee, Florida 32310-5169 or by calling 1-800-622-2793 toll-free (1-708-397-1221 outside the United States).

Stiller Research is a software research and development firm specializing in operating systems and security with expertise in mainframe and PC environments. This background positions Stiller well to address the sophisticated issues involved with viruses and systems protection and control.


OMNI-EQUIP Plant Design Equipment Modeler Swr
New Equipment Modeler Software for MicroStation

Makes Plant Design Easier

Metairie, LA - September, 1992 - ADev announces OMNI-EQUIP, a new equipment modeling software module for MicroStation. It works in conjunction with ADeV OMNI-PIPE for 2D and 3D piping design.

Software Functionality

OMNI-EQUIP provides a library of predefined equipment types including vessels, heat exchangers, pumps and heaters. The user interactively determines the length, width, height, etc. of the equipment for placement. Nozzles can be placed on the equipment where necessary. The user may also customize equipment for specific needs.

Software Usage

OMNI-EQUIP drawings can be brought up as reference files in OMNI-PIPE, making placement of piping components much quicker and easier.

Availability and Pricing

OMNI-EQUIP is available on both PC's and INTERPRO workstations. Introductory pricing is $1,295.00 (PC); $1,595.00 (INTERPRO). For more details or for the name of a dealer in your area, please call an ADev Product Consultant at (504) 835-1627.

Company Background

Founded in 1986, ADev is the only developer of plant design software solutions for both MicroStation and AutoCAD. Applications are available for 2D/3D piping, isometric piping, process and flow diagrams, structural steel plant and equipment arrangements, and electrical diagrams, plans and details. For further information contact ADev at (504) 835-1627; 3850 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 900; Metairie, LA 70002-7251.


Electronic Arts & Victor Musical Joint Venture
ELECTRONIC ARTS ANNOUNCES JOINT VENTURE COMPANY IN JAPAN, WITH VICTOR MUSICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. A SUBSIDIARY OF JVC

SAN MATEO, California, September 27, 1992, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:ERTS) and Victor Musical Industries Inc., (VMI), of Japan, today announced a joint venture to develop and publish entertainment software in Japan.

These two successful worldwide publishers will create a new company, called Electronic Arts Victor, (EA Victor), and expect to begin operations in November. Initial capitalization of the venture is approximately $10,000,000 with Electronic Arts as the majority shareholder in the venture. The company will be headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company's mission will be to convert Electronic Arts' worldwide library of products into Japanese and publish these titles in the Japanese market, and to create and publish original titles for both the Japanese as well as worldwide markets. Initially, products will be developed for the Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, leading CD platforms, NEC 9801, MS-DOS and FM Towns.

Larry Probst, president and CEO of Electronic Arts, said, "This joint venture is an integral part of our company's expansion into international territories and significantly enhances our presence in the Japanese market. We are fortunate to join forces with Victor Musical Industries, Inc., one of the leading entertainment companies in Japan." Probst continued by saying, "This new venture is an important event for Electronic Arts. It allows us to develop and translate products locally which is a key factor to success in the Japanese market. Additionally, the pint resources of VMI and Electronic Arts will allow both companies to exploit emerging technologies."

Jun Deguchi president of Victor Musical Industries, Inc., said, "VMI has long been dedicated to providing high quality products to customers. VMI is very pleased to expand the rage of products soon to be available in Japan, through this significant joint venture with Electronic Arts. This partnership expands upon VMI's long-term strategy of continued growth in software markets globally."

EA Victor will be headquartered in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. The chairman will be Steve Salyer, also vice president, business development at Electronic Arts. Its president and CEO will be Satoshi Honda, also a director of VMI. The start-up venture will open business with a staff of 35 people, to include product development, sales, marketing and administrative personnel.

Products planned to ship in the December, 1992 quarter for the Sega Genesis will be: John Madden Football 92, Electronic Arts Hockey, Road Rash and Team USA Basketball.

VMI is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVC. The company is 20 years old, with annual sales last year of $445 million. They are a leader in the entertainment industry, publishing video, music and entertainment software products.

JVC is a leading worldwide consumer electronics company with annual sales of $5.054 billion.

Electronic Arts is an entertainment software company that develops, publishes and distributes worldwide. Established 10 years ago, Electronic Arts' revenues in its last fiscal year were $162,129,000.


Multi-Tech Pocket Modem for Apple PowerBook
MULTI-TECH NOW SHIPPING HIGH-SPEED POCKET MODEM & FAX/DATACOMM SOFTWARE FOR APPLE COMPUTERS

MOUNDS VIEW, MINN., September 16, 1992--Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communications equipment, is now shipping a high-speed pocket modem for Apple computers and communications software for both data and fax transmissions. According to Multi-Tech President Raghu Sharma, "The Apple PowerBook computer's increasing popularity heralds it as the choice for portable, high-performance computing, but many of the new compact modems on the market lack the features required for taking full advantage of its capability. Our MultiModemU provides the transmission speed to keep the traveling professional's long-distance communications costs as low as possible. In addition, features and operational indicators, together with Quick Link II Fax communications software, offer PowerBook users a complete computing package for use anywhere there is a phone line."

The new MT1432MU-MAC supports the fastest transmission speed standardized for data (CCITT V.32bis/V.32 14.4K and 9600 bps) and fax transmissions of 9600/4800 bps with any Group 3 or Group 2 fax machine, fax card, or fax/modem in the world. It comes with Quick Link II Fax communications software from Smith Micro Software of Huntington Beach, Calif. The new fax-capable communications software comes with all Multi-Tech modems for the Apple market. MultiModemU, designed for the fast growing laptop/notebook computer market, offers many of the same features, speed and LEDs provided by the full-sized MultiModemU, as well as the same power and versatility found in the full-sized version.

The new modem's power conservation feature offers the traveler extensive, uninterrupted use. This feature is the modem's stand-by mode. In stand-by mode the modem is on, but no communications activity is in process. This might be the case where a user is waiting for a dial-in auto-answer call. The MultiModemU uses a standard 9-volt battery which operates the modem for 1.5 hours on line or 6 hours in stand-by mode in addition to a standard AC adapter.

An attached serial cable equipped with a mini-DIN connector comes with MultiModem for Apple compatibility. In addition to complying with the CCITT's V.32 bis standard for 14.4 Kbps data communications, the modem is downward compatible with lower standard speeds. It provides V.42 error and V.42bis data compression yielding asynchronous throughputs up to 57.6 Kbps. Fax transmissions are at 9600-/4800- bps with any Group 3 or Group 2 fax machine, fax card or fax/modem in the world. It also responds to the EIA Class 2 command set, which is the de facto industry standard for high-performance fax software.

The MultiModemU uses industry standard "AT" commands for modem configuration and dialing; it has a built-in dialing directory for storing up to 10 phone numbers. Firmware upgrades are simplified through a special design feature that accepts a downloaded file from our Bulletin Board Service (BBS), eliminating the need for a PROM change. And remote configuration capability provides an ever-present link for tech support assistance no matter where the user may be. The modem has a built-in RJ11 jack for connection to the phone line.

Available for shipment now, the new modem is priced at $729.00.

Multi-Tech Systems was founded in 1970 to manufacture data communications equipment and systems for the global market of network products users. The Mounds View, Minn.-based company is well known for its dial-up communications technology. Multi-Tech's family of products includes a complete line of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 14.4 Kbps modems, statistical multiplexers, DSU/CSUs, 5250,3780 and 3270 emulation systems, X.25 PADs, computer fax equipment, communications software, UNIX multiport serial boards, and LAN products. These products are sold in over 50 countries through a worldwide network of distributors, manufacturer's representatives, system integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and retailers. For more information, contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. at headquarters: 2205 Woodale Dr., Mounds View, MN 55112; call 612/785-3500 or 800/328-9717; FAX 612/785-9874; International FAX, 612/331-3180.


Gupta SQLWindows Sweeps ComputerWorld Survey
Gupta SQLWindows Sweeps ComputerWorld Survey of IS Executives

Leads With Best Technology, Best Service & Support, Etc. In PC Development Tools Category

Menlo Park, Calif., September 21, 1992--Gupta SQLWindows is the clear leader in a ComputerWorld survey of IS brand preference for PC GUI-based/4GL development tools software.

Gupta SQLWindows dominated all of the responses in a category that also included Easel's Workbench, Powersoft's PowerBuilder, and Revelation Technologies' OpenInsight. IS executives overwhelmingly selected Gupta SQLWindows as the product with the Best Technology, Best Price/Performance, Best Service and Support, and Best Documentation, and Gupta as the company with which they would most prefer to do business.

ComputerWorld's PC Development Tools Software study, conducted in May of this year, was sent to 1500 information systems executives, questioning them on their brand preferences in a variety of categories. 412 respondents completed the questionnaire. Respondents were asked to indicate which company they most closely associated with various characteristics. 48% selected SQLWindows as having the best technology (Easel, 25%, Powersoft 17%, Revelation Technologies, 2%, Other, 13%). 42% selected SQLWindows as having the best price/performance (Easel, 29%, Powersoft, 24%, Other, 8%). 45% selected SQLWindows as having the best service and support (Easel, 23%, Powersoft, 19%, Other, 13%). 52% selected SQLWindows as having the best documentation (Easel, 22%, Powersoft, 22%, Other, 11%). 44% selected Gupta as the company they preferred to do business with (Easel, 24%, Powersoft, 20%, Revelation Technologies, 2%, Other 15%). When asked which products they planned to buy during the next 12 months, 35% expect to buy Gupta, 29% Powersoft, 12% Easel and 24% Other.

Gupta Technologies, Inc., founded in 1984, is the leading vendor of client-server database software for PC networks. Gupta SQLWindows has been instrumental in the growth of the market for downsizing and rightsizing applications to PC LANs.

Gupta Technologies, 1060 Marsh Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

415-321-9500,  fax: 415-321-5471


Apple USA Launching The Apple Catalog
Apple USA Set To Launch The Apple Catalog

First mailing mid-October to over 1 million customers

CUPERTINO, California--September 17, 1992--Apple USA, a division of Apple Computer, Inc., announced today it will begin direct mail order sales via The Apple Catalog, a new catalog of Apple products, accessories, supplies, peripherals and third-party products. The first mailing of The Apple Catalog is scheduled for mid-October, 1992 to approximately 1.1 million Apple users predominantly in the consumer and general business markets. Updated versions of the catalog are scheduled to be mailed approximately every 13 weeks.

The Apple Catalog will offer U.S. customers fast, easy access to Apple accessories, supplies, merchandise, scanners, modems, non-network printers and selected Apple Macintosh computer hardware products including the Macintosh PowerBook 145. The initial catalog will also include complementary third-party products from Claris, Aldus and Kensington. All Apple products in the Apple Catalog will be listed at Apple's suggested retail price.

"The Apple Catalog offers customers an additional level of fast, convenient access to supplies, accessories, software and peripherals," said Bob Puette, president of Apple USA. "Because some of these products can be hard to find in the marketplace, many of our customers have requested mail order for the convenience of being able to order product 24-hours a day, seven days a week directly from Apple."

"In addition to giving users a convenient purchasing vehicle, The Apple Catalog is a terrific way to heighten customers' direct access to Apple," said Maureen Loeb, manager of Catalog Sales for Apple USA. "We'll gain invaluable feedback and input to create programs, services and products that specifically meet our customer's needs. We'll be able to extend our reach and improve customer service with the convenience the catalog offers."

For customer convenience, Apple Catalog orders and catalog requests can be placed through a toll-free catalog number (1-800-795-1000) which will be accessible 24 hours per day, seven days a week. In addition to phone orders, fax and mail orders will also be accepted. All catalog orders must be pre-paid either by credit card or check.

In addition to 24-hour order taking, The Apple Catalog will also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on all products returned within 30 days from the day product is received. Apple's goal for product delivery is next-day turnaround for orders taken by 12 midnight eastern time. Overnight freight will be included at no extra charge for products weighing less than 20 pounds. Oversized items will be shipped via surface at no charge.

Customers ordering from The Apple Catalog will receive one-year toll-free telephone support directly from Apple on all Apple hardware products, as well as assistance with installation and set-up, configuration, compatibility and basic product use. Standard Apple warranties will apply on all Apple products purchased through the catalog. Telephone support will be available for software products and third-party products from the manufacturer.

Apple Computer, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers to business, consumer, education and government markets in the U.S. and a recognized innovator in the personal computer industry. Apple utilizes a network of multiple distribution channels in the U.S. to serve its broad base of customers, including computer specialty dealers, computer superstores and consumer outlets which make up the bulk of U.S. reseller authorizations; Apple Education Sales Consultants in the K-12 market; Campus Resellers in Higher Education, and Government resellers.

Apple Computer, 20525 Miriana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Safety Program for Early PowerBook 100 Models
Apple Announces Safety Program For Early Production PowerBook 100 Models

CUPERTINO, California--September 16, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced that customers owning some of its Macintosh PowerBook 100 notebook computers should return their units for minor circuit board modification.

Apple has become aware of a malfunction that has occurred in only three of the close to 60,000 PowerBook 100 units that could be affected by this potential problem. The concern is traceable in part to an electrical short that results in the melting of a small hole in the bottom of the system's outer

In each of the three reported cases, no personal injury or property damage has occurred.

While the chances of a safety problem are remote, Apple feels that modification of the units is justified to remove any doubt. The short did not in any way affect the performance of the PowerBook 100.

*** Only PowerBook 100 computers bearing serial numbers below SQ211xxxxxx and SS216xxxxxx require modification. Units with serial numbers equal to or greater than SQ211xxxxxx and SS216xxxxxx are not affected.

*** No PowerBook models other than the PowerBook 100 are affected. Currently shipping versions of the PowerBook 100 also are not affected.

This condition cannot occur in any of the PowerBook 140, 145 or 170 models. The component configuration in the PowerBook 100 that has contributed to the malfunction is different from the component configuration of the PowerBook 140,145 or 170.

Modification Procedure

Apple is asking its PowerBook 100 customers in the United States with the specified serial numbers to contact Apple's dedicated PowerBook 100 Safety Helpline at 1-800-572-1731 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday to schedule modification of their system. Upon confirmation of serial numbers, Apple will arrange for an express pick-up of the PowerBook 100 units, conduct the simple modification procedure at the company's Customer Product Repair Center, and return the unit, again by express service.

Apple subsidiaries in Europe and Pacific regions will be communicating specific information to their customers on how to return their PowerBook units for modification.

The modification turnaround will be as quick as possible with a target time of three business days. The modification procedure will be done at no cost to the customer.

Apple's modification efforts are geared toward providing the highest quality service and minimizing customer concern. Apple is dedicated to ensuring that customers continue to receive the highest degree of satisfaction from its products.

Apple Computer, 20525 Miriana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


New Apple Worldwide Mfg & Distribution Strategy
Apple Outlines New Strategy for Worldwide Manufacturing and Distribution Operations

CUPERTINO, California--September 9, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced a realignment of its worldwide manufacturing and distribution activities that will support Apple's aggressive new product plans, speed delivery of products to customers, and lower manufacturing costs. Major elements of the new strategy include a relocation of Apple's Fremont, Calif., final systems assembly to the company's Sacramento, Calif., facility; consolidation of all printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing among Apple's Fountain, Colo., Cork, Ireland and Singapore facilities; and a workforce reduction of about 345 employees.

The realignment is the result of a worldwide operations study conducted by Apple. The study, which sought to align Apple's operations resources with the company's vigorous new product plans, investigated options for expediting distribution of products to customers and lowering long-term manufacturing costs. The results of the study indicated that to remain both innovative and competitive, manufacturing functions would need to be integrated with distribution and better streamlined to support Apple's future success in the computer industry.

"Apple's new operations model is key to our aggressive new product plans and will help us retain our competitive edge throughout the decade," said Michael Spindler, Apple's president and chief operating officer. "By combining our manufacturing and distribution activities, we will be able to respond to customer needs quickly and efficiently, while significantly reducing our manufacturing costs .

Apple will record a charge against earnings of about $20 million before taxes in its current fiscal quarter for expenses related to the realignment of manufacturing and distribution.

The following measures will be implemented worldwide to integrate operations:

* Sacramento: Apple expects that 380 new positions will be added to the U.S. Western Logistics Center in Sacramento to support the new Operations Center. The Operations Center is designed to bring customer-aligned functions such as final assembly, testing, customization, and distribution together in one geographically strategic location. The transfer of Fremont final assembly to Sacramento is anticipated to be completed by June 1993.

* Fremont: Fremont's systems assembly will be relocated to Sacramento, beginning immediately. Additionally, final assembly for the United States currently being done in Singapore will be relocated to Sacramento and Fountain. Fremont PCB assembly will be distributed among the Fountain, Cork, and Singapore sites.

Currently, the implementation of this strategy will eliminate about 300 of the 700 positions now located in Fremont. The remaining positions will be relocated to Sacramento and Fountain.

Financial assistance, layoff benefits and job placement assistance will be offered to employees through the company's Career Resource Center. The Fremont facility, currently leased by Apple, will cease operation in June 1993.

* Fountain: Fountain will continue to produce most of Apple's portable products for North America and Latin America. As Fremont relocates its final assembly operation to Sacramento, a part of its PCB assembly will be moved to Fountain to support North America and Latin America. As a result of this move, Fountain is expected to gain 50 to 60 positions. Fountain will continue to develop factory-direct ship capabilities.

* Cork: Cork will continue to perform PCB and final assembly for the European market. European final assembly that was previously done in Singapore will be transferred to Cork. Cork will continue to develop capabilities to support the ongoing drive for increased marketshare, and to satisfy customers' need for customization and faster product delivery. In addition, the site will implement cost-efficiency measures that will result in the loss of about 45 positions.

* Apeldoorn, Netherlands: Apple will open a new facility in Apeldoorn in December 1992. This state-of-the-art facility will provide system configuration and direct ship capabilities for Europe.

* Singapore: Singapore will become a dedicated final assembly operation for Japan, Australia, and Asia. It will transfer final assembly currently being done for the United States and Europe to those regions. In addition, it will continue to provide worldwide support for PCBs and monitors.

Apple Computer, 20525 Miriana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Norsehelm RAGNAROK Based on Viking Mythology
Norsehelm Productions Inc. announces its newest release for the IBM PC, RAGNAROK.

RAGNAROK is a role-playing game based on the mythology of the Vikings. A single character must become the great hero of the Norsemen and attempt to alter the Prophesied destruction of the universe. His travels will take him from the home of mankind, Midgard, through the lands of the dwarfs and giants, Nidavellir and Jotenheim respectively, into the land of the dead, Niflheim, and beyond to the home of the Norse gods, Asgard. Along the way the hero must complete as many of the six major quests as possible in order to ensure the safety of the world. Time is of the essence; the evil forces of the universe will not wait and warning signs may urge the hero to hasten along. Wherever possible, the programmers adhered to story lines of the Norse myths so that both those who know nothing about them and those who have studied the myths carefully will be able to follow along.

There are six character apprenticeships for the player to choose from: viking, woodsman, conjurer, sage, alchemist, and blacksmith. Each class has individual abilities which the other classes lack. The viking is the physically strongest, healthiest character and is the best in battle. The woodsman is adept with bow weapons and gradually learns the art of the fletcher, gains the ability to tame lesser creatures, and learns to terraform. The conjurer is the only spellcaster among the apprentices and also learns to teleport at will sooner than the others. The sage is bestowed with the powerful knowledge of writing runes and may create scrolls which are unavailable to the other classes. The alchemist quickly gains the ability to combine potions into new concoctions, including the rarest elixir of all, the potion of second life. The blacksmith quickly learns to smelt down metal objects and form them into more powerful weapons and armor. The hero may change classes upon reaching the level of mastery in any given class.

There are over two hundred classes of items, and there is virtually no limit to the number of items representative of each class that may be found. Many of the items interact together to create new items or items of greater power. In addition to the six major quests facing the hero, there are four minor quests involving the recovery of lost artifacts which will aid the hero to complete his overall goal.

There are over one hundred and fifty races of creatures which will attempt to aid or slay the hero in his quests. The hero may polymorph or transform himself into nearly any of these races. He will then gain all inherent traits of that race including special attacks, special defenses, and speed.

Over one hundred realms await exploration by the hero. Breathtaking graphics representing each realm or plane are displayed the first time the hero stumbles upon them (see the right-hand screen shot on the enclosed flier for a pictorial reference). The main playing screen of the game consists of five sections. The first is an overhead view involving the entire map of the realm which the hero is currently exploring. The second is an overhead close of view of hero and his surroundings. The third is a status area which lists the hero's hit points, strength, magic points, stomach level, experience level, constitution, luck, armor class, and wealth. The fourth area consists of mouse command buttons. The fifth aud smallest area is reserved for the written messages describing the actions currently taking place. For a pictorial reference of the main playing screen see the middle screen shot on the enclosed flier. Two other full screens round out the interaction. The map of the universe (see left hand screen shot on enclosed flier) shows the realm the hero is currently exploring in relation to the other realms. The character diagnostic screen lists the hero's name, race, sex, speed, physical characteristics, class levels, skills, powers, abilities, and resistances.

RAGNAROK is a 16-color, 640 x 480 VGA game for IBM PCs and compatibles. RAGNAROK takes 640K to play and requires a hard disk with 5.5 free megabytes. RAGNAROK provides excitement for both advanced game-players and beginners with its infinite variability, ease of play with either keyboard or Microsoft compatible mouse, two levels of difficulty, and extensive on-line help menus. The interface is extremely easy to use and the programmers concentrated on keeping the player interested in continued play. We at Norsehelm believe that RAGNAROK will hold the player's attention span significantly longer than most other FRP computer games. Combat in the world of RAGNAROK is designed for ease of play, played out in turns rather than real time. The list price for RAGNAROK is $59.95. There is also a RAGNAROK Strategy Guide currently available (SRP $15.00). RAGNAROK was four years in the making and has been meticulously beta-tested for over a year.

Initial response to RAGNAROK has been excellent and reviews and strategy tip articles will appear in the September and October issues of Computer Game Review and CD-ROM Entertainment and the October issue of Strategy Plus magazines. Strategy Plus had this to say about RAGNAROK: "Fans of role-playing games can rejoice in the discovery of something lovingly crafted here...", "... a rather addictive experience.", "...RAGNAROK is truly unique as a CRPG [computer role-playing game]...",  and "... a genre-defining game." Additional articles should soon follow in the other major computer game publications, including the October and November issues of Computer Gaming World.

At the time of this writing, RAGNAROK is available through the following mail-order houses: Viking Software (1-800-852-6187), Disk-Count Software (1-800-448-6658), and Chips and Bits (1-800 753-GAME). In addition, RAGNAROK may be available at retailers in your area. Ask the smaller retailers if they carry it, as RAGNAROK is currently being distributed nationwide and internationally by a company that supplies mostly to independent stores. Norsehelm has just finished negotiations with one of the main distributors for such major retail chains as CompUSA, Software Etc., and Electronic Boutique and we expect RAGNAROK to make its way onto shelves of their stores very soon.

If you have any further questions, are still having trouble locating a retailer near you, or wish to order through us, please call 1-800 892-3488 and ask for Robert Vawter or Thomas Boyd.


Two New O'Reilly UNIX System Administrator Books
O'REILLY ANNOUNCES TWO MAJOR ADDITIONS TO ITS UNIX SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR'S LIBRARY

October 1, 1992 -- SEBASTOPOL, CA -- Culminating six years of development, O"Reilly & Associates announces the release of two new volumes in its UNIX system administration series. With the publication of the TCP/IP NETWORK ADMINISTRATION and DNS AND BIND in August and October, respectively, O"Reilly has published the most complete documentation available on all aspects of UNIX system administration.

"Most publishers have tried to cover UNIX system administration in a single volumen" said Tim O'Reilly, president and managing editor of O'Reilly & Associates. "No matter how large and comprehensive, a single book can't do justice to the complexity of the topic. The system administration tools being described are updated frequently and one or more portions are always out of date."

"In keeping with our focussed Nutshell Handbook philosophy, we've written individual books on each major program. This allows us not only to treat each subject in depth, but also to keep the books current."

Craig Hunt, leader of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Networking Engineering Group, is author of the 502-page TCP/IP NETWORK ADMINISTRATION ($29.95). He has written a complete guide to setting up and running a TCP/IP network for practicing system administrators of networks of systems or lone home systems that access the Internet. After an introduction to how the network works, he discusses the important tasks of planning a network; configuring systems for networking; and setting up routing and name service. Hunt also discusses how to configure important applications including sendmail, anonymous FT, and the R* commands, as well as basic troubleshooting and security.

DNS AND BIND ($27.95), by Cricket Liu and Paul Albitz, is a complete guide to the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS) and the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) software, which is the UNIX implementation of DNS. In addition to covering the basic motivation behind DNS and how to set upt the BIND software, DNS AND BIND presents how to become a "parent" (i.e., delegate the ability to assign names to someone else); how to use DNS to set up mail forwarding correctly; debugging and trouble-shooting; and programming.

INDIVIDUAL BOOKS ON EACH MAJOR PROGRAM

These two new volumes join six previously-published O'Reilly system administration guides. They include:

* ESSENTIAL SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION ($29.95), by AEleen Frisch, is the basic introduction to the entire series. It covers the basic tasks faced by anyone responsible for a UNIX system;

* SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TUNING ($24.95), by Mike Loukides, explains how to get more work out of a system without buying more hardware.

* MANAGING NFS AND NIS ($27.95), by Hal Stern, describes the two tools that are absolutely essential to distributed computing environment. It provides a comprehensive discussion of how to plan, set up, and debug an NFS network and how to set up and use NIS to simplify network management.

* PRACTICAL UNIX SECURITY ($29.95), by Simon Garfinkel and Gene Spafford, presents UNIX security basics and network security, from keeping intruders out to prosecurint those who attempt to break in;

* MANAGING UUCP AND USENET ($27.95), by Tim O'Reilly and Grace Todino, now in its tenth edition, is for system administrators who want to install and manage UUCP (one of the most difficult UNIX utilities to master) and Usenet software;

* TERMCAP & TERMINFO ($21.95), by John Strang, Linda Mui, and Tim O'Reilly, describes the features of hundreds of terminals, together with a library of routines that allow programs to use those capabilities.

FIRST ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE TO X WINDOWS

In October, O'Reilly will also publish the first and only book devoted to the issues of system administration for X and X-based networks. The X WINDOW SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE ($26.95; $49.95 with XCD-ROM), by Linda Mui and Eric Pearce, is written not just for UNIX system administrators but for anyone faced with the job of administrating X, including those running X on stand-alone workstations. It presents information on obtaining, compiling, and installing X software; setting up xdm, the X display manager, and user accounts; making X more secure; running X on heterogeneous networks, and more. It also includes X11 sources on a CD-ROM.

O'Reilly & Associates is the leading publisher of books and journals for UNIX and X environments. Working closely with the developers of new technologies, O'Reilly's editors are "computer people" who use the software they write about -- testing the examples, and even rooting around in the source code. Still to come in the series are books on sendmail, due for publication in winter 1993.

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Whole Internet User's Guide & Catalog
O'REILLY PUBLISHES MOST COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE INTERNET

September 13, 1992 -- Sebastopol, CA -- Despite efforts to keep their actions secret, within hours of the Chinese army firing on protesters in Tinianmen Square and high government officials attempting the 1991 August coup in the then-Soviet Union, word of these events hit the western world. There were no midnight border crossings, or furtive long distance phone calls. Rather, someone posted the news on the global Internet computer network system.

For computer users, the Internet's millions of files and thousands of archives let them access the world with their fingertips.

Now, for the first time, there's a book that describes how to get access to the Internet, and how to use it once you're there. THE WHOLE INTERNET USER'S GUIDE & CATALOG, by Ed Krol, the Assistant Director for LAN Deployment at the University of Illinois, covers the basic utilities used to access the network. It then helps guide the user through the Internet's "databases of databases."

"This is a book about the Internet, the world's largest computer network. It's aimed at the 'garden variety' computer user: not the expert or the computer aficionado, just someone who has a job to get done." ---- from the "Preface"

The Internet is more than just one network, it's a network that's made up of virtually every computer network in the world. To help users maneuver smoothly through the system, THE WHOLE INTERNET USER'S GUIDE & CATALOG presents:

* The History of the Internet

* How the Internet Works

* What's allowed on the Internet

* How to Remote Login

* How to Move a File

* How to Use Electronic Mail

* How to Find Software or Someone

* How to Deal with Network Problems

An added bonus of Krol's work is a resource index that covers a broad selection of over three hundred important resources available on the Internet, ranging from SpaceMet, a bulletin board for exchanging information about space exploration, to Project Hermes, a posting of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. In addition, Krol uses commands that can be used on almost any computer, be it a PC or a network.

O'Reilly & Associates is the leading publisher of books and journals for UNIX and X environments. Working closely with the developers of new technologies, O'Reilly's editors are "computer people" who use the software they write about -- testing the examples, and even rooting around in the source code. What results are publications that help people get more out of computers. O'Reilly books are available at leading bookstores or by phoning toll free, 800/998-9938.

THE WHOLE INTERNET USER'S GUIDE & CATALOG

by Ed Krol

ISSBN 1-56592-025-2

Publication Date: September 13, 1992

400 pages; indexed

$24.95

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Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows Step by Step
Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, Step by Step

The Official Microsoft Courseware

Learning to create compelling, visually appealing desktop presentations just got easier with MICROSOFT POWERPOINT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP--the all-in-one book-and-software Learning system from Microsoft Press.

This timesaving, cost-effective professional training package is the ideal self-paced Learning tool. Microsoft PowerPoint users learn how to create sophisticated slides, flawless overheads, and dynamic on-screen presentations right at their computers. No downtime. No lost productivity. It's the perfect solution for today's on-the-go business person.

Each of the 15 lessons is generously illustrated with real-world examples and fully integrated with the practice files on disk. Readers can compare their results and track their progress for each lesson. And because the lessons are modular, beginners can complete the entire course from beginning to end whereas intermediate users can pick up at any point to learn specific skills. Readers will learn to:

* Create persuasive overheads, slides, audience handouts, and electronic presentations that add punch to their message

* Save time using existing outlines, presentation slides, graphs, and pictures in presentations by importing, pasting, or embedding with Object Links

* Become proficient with PowerPoint's professional templates, color schemes, drawing tools, and clip art

MICROSOFT POWERPoINT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP is also adaptable for use in an instructor-led classroom setting. Lessons can be easily customized to fit the needs of a special software training curriculum in a small business setting or corporate training facility. Appendixes cover installing Microsoft PowerPoint, working with a printer, a closer look at the new features, tips for making presentations on the fly, and a list of practice files found on the accompanying disk. A glossary makes looking up terms easy, and the comprehensive index helps students and instructors quickly find information on any topic in the book.

Microsoft Windows operating system version 3 or later and Microsoft PowerPoint version 3 for Windows are required. The book includes one 720-KB 3.5-inch disk and ordering information for a 1.2-MB 5.25-inch disk.

MICROSOFT POWERPOINT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP joins the growing family of selfpaced training products available from Microsoft Press. Microsoft Excel Step by Step--the first official Microsoft courseware product from Microsoft Press--won the 1991 "Best Introductory How To Book" award from the prestigious Computer Press Association. Other book-and-software systems in the Step by Step series include Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh Step by Step, Microsoft Word for Windows Step by Step, Microsoft Word for the Macintosh Step by Step, Microsoft Windows 3.1 Step by Step, Microsoft Excel Macros Step by Step, and the forthcoming Microsoft Project Step by Step.

Steve Johnson designs and develops technical training and quality assurance programs for large corporations. Perspection, Inc., is an information technology and consulting company that works with individuals, schools, and businesses.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books for training, reference, and on-the-job support. Tides ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States may also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT') is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

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206-882-8080


Networking with Banyan VINES, 2nd Edition
New Guide Shows Managers How to Create Effective VINES Networks

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA--In Networking with Banyan VINES -- 2nd Edition, Edwin Laubach provides managers with an invaluable source of structured guidelines for designing, installing, and managing local and wide area networks with Banyan VINES versions 4.10 through 5.0.

After an overview of networking hardware, topologies, protocols, and related standards, Laubach describes step by step how to plan, install, configure, and maintain an efficient, trouble-free VINES network, including how to:

* Set connectivity and performance requirements

* Install VINES on all types of hardware

* Customize the VINES StreetTalk environment

* Troubleshoot and maintain a network

* Connect Windows, OS/2, and Macintosh workstations to

  the same network

* Use the VINES Developers' Toolkit and advanced SNA

* Construct wide-area networks

* Master VINES Z drive and user profile commands

* Fine-tune a network for top performance

About the Author.

Edwin Laubach is president of a consulting, training, and custom program development firm specializing in Banyan VINES. He is a former member of the Executive Board of the Association of Banyan Users International.

Windcrest/McGraw-Hill

Networking with BanyanVines--2nd Edition

Order No. 4088 * Available: September 1992

Paper $24.95 ISBN 0-8306-3747-8

352 pp., 186 illus., 7" x 10"

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Graphical User Interface Programming
New Guide Shows Turbo C Programmers How to Create Portable, Free-standing GUI Libraries

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, Graphical User Interface Programming contains all the code and clear instructions Turbo C programmers need to create professional-quality GUI-style applications quickly and easily.

In this hands-on guide, Steve Rimmer provides a valuable library of procedures and functions readers can incorporate into their applications to make programs run complete with pull-down menus, dialog boxes, windows, pictures, screen fonts, and all the other familiar aspects of GUI software.

Using the Turbo C BGI graphics library and custom assembly language, Rimmer shows programmers how to interface with a mouse, use proportionally spaced display fonts, manage program resources, and manipulate bit-mapped pictures. Readers will also learn how to work with GUI controls, including buttons, scroll bars, icons, check boxes, and more.

About the Author:

Steve Rimmer is a programmer and computer consultant who is founder and former editor of Computing Now, Canada's largest computer publication. Still a regular contributor to that magazine, he now writes and edits for several computer book publishers and is the author of Windcrest's bestselling Bit-Mapped Graphics.

Windcrest/McGraw-Hill

Graphical User Interface Programming

Order No. 3875 * Now Available * Paper $24.95

ISBN 0-8306-2472-4, Hard $36.95 ISBN 0-8306-2475-9 *

448 pp., 176 illus., 7" x 10"

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C Memory Management Techniques
New Guide Shows C Programmers How to Take Advantage of Expanded, Extended, and Disk Memory

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA--C Memory Management Techniques, a new book/disk package from Windcrest, gives professional C programmers the practical tools to create applications that get the most out of expanded, extended, and disk memory.

Len Dorfman and Marc Neuberger's step-by step instructions and extensive source code samples show programmers how to use and optimize EMS 3.0, 3.2, and 4.0; XMS 2.0; and hard disk memory far beyond the 64K DOS limit. The full source code for EMS and XMS functions and sample programs is included. The authors then present the source code for a powerful set of easy-to-use virtual memory functions that give a program dynamic access to memory areas in the multiple-megabyte range.

An essential tutorial and desktop reference for any serious C programmer, C Memory Management Techniques also comes with a 3.5" disk that contains a complete library of ready-to-use memory management functions.

About the Authors:

An internationally recognized authority on the C programming language, Len Dorfman is a principal of a software development firm specializing in programmers' tools. He is the author of six Windcrest books, including Optimizing Microsoft C Libraries and Building C Libraries: Windows, Menus, & User Interfaces. A compiler design specialist, Marc Neuberger created the first successful Paradox-to-C translator.

C Memory Management Techniques

Order No. 4191 * Available: November 1992

Paper $32.95 ISBN 0-8306-4058-4 * 320 pp., 117 illus., 7" x 10"

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The Happy Mac, Using Utility Programs
The Happy Mac

Using Utility Programs

by RICHARD EVANS

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA--The Happy Mac: Using Utility Programs gives Macintosh users an unbeatable combination of top utility programs designed to help them recover lost data and files, prevent viruses, and streamline everyday computer tasks.

Fully illustrated, The Happy Mac is packed with tips and techniques to help users get the most out of Symantec Utilities for the Macintosh, Symantec AntiVirus for the Macintosh, and Norton Utilities for the Macintosh.

Richard Evans also provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for installing and using many other popular utilities, including Mac Tools Deluxe, Disklock, Suitcase II, Autosave II, Microcom 911, Virusdetective, and Virusblockade II. With The Happy Mac at their side, users can substantially reduce the risk of damage to their Macintosh disks and files.

About the Author.

A mechanical engineer currently working on DELPHI Information Systems, Richard Evans is a frequent contributor to Computer Shopper, Directions, TI Professional Computing, and TI Computing magazines. He is the author of Norton Utilities 5.0: An Illustrated Tutorial, a Windcrest bestseller.

Windcrest/McGraw-Hill

The Happy Mac: Using Utility Programs

Order No. 3863 * Now Available Paper $17.95

ISBN 0-8306-2471-6 224 pp., 7" x 10"

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Aldus Gallery Effects for Mac & Windows
SAN DIEGO, September 14, 1992--Aldus Corporation today announced two new libraries of Gallery Effects image-enhancement effects and version 1.5 of the Aldus Gallery Effects application for the Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows. The two new libraries are Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 2, and Gallery Effects: Texture Art. Developed by the Aldus Consumer Division, the Gallery Effects collection is designed to let users easily add visual impact to printed and electronic documents.

Multiple effects turn images into art

Each effect in a Gallery Effects library can be applied alone or with others to turn scanned photographs and other bitmap images into eye-catching artwork. Well-designed controls enable users to achieve artistic results easily, reliably, and consistently. Customers can, for example, apply effects to an entire image or selected areas, build effects on top of others, and customize the effects for dozens of variations, then save them for future use.

All effects are available as plug-in filters that users can apply from within the Gallery Effects application or any other Macintosh or Windows program that supports plug-in technology. These plug-ins enable users to preview effects before applying them, providing convenient and powerful image enhancement capabilities. All plug-ins appear as an integral part of their host programs, which include Aldus PhotoStyler 1.1 and Fractal Design Painter for Windows, and Adobe Photoshop, Aldus SuperPaint, Aldus Digital Darkroom, Fractal Design Painter, Adobe Premiere, PixelPaint Professional 2.0, ColorStudio 1.5, and StrataVision 3D 2.5 for the Macintosh.

Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 2

Aldus Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 2 will continue in the artistic tradition of Volume 1 supply a new library of painterly effects that emphasize bold painting and drawing styles, as well as photographic effects. The 16 new filters will be Accented Edges, Angled Strokes, Bas Relief, Colored Pencil, Diffuse Glow, Glowing Edges, Grain, Note Paper, Palette Knife, Patchwork, Photocopy, Rough Pastels, Sprayed Strokes, Stamp, Texturizer, and Underpainting.

Gallery Effects: Texture Art

Aldus Gallery Effects: Texture Art will include 125 photograph-quality textures in 12 categories-- Brick, Fabric, Gravel, Ground, Marble, Metal, Plant, Shingle, Stone, Tile, Wall, and Wood. The Texture Art library is being developed exclusively for Aldus by Pixar, creators of leading photo-realilstic rendering software.

Unlike other competing products, Texture Art will automatically and seamlessly tile a texture to any size or shape. Users will also be able to import and apply their own images as tiles; the imported files can come from other texture packages, PICT and TIFF files on the Macintosh, and TIF and BMP files on Windows. Once applied, textured images will be adjustable for brightness, contrast, and color balance for wide variations. Textures can also be incorporated into presentations, published documents, or as backgrounds for other enhanced images.

The textures in Texture Art will be provided in a compact, low-resolution format (72 dpi, 8 bit) so they can be applied quickly. The package will also include a CD-ROM of the 125 textures in both the low-resolution format and a locked, high-resolution proprietary format (300 dpi, 24 bit). An unlock code will be provided for one high-resolution texture; users will be able to purchase additional codes for the other high-resolution textures.

"With Gallery Effects: Texture Art, users will be able to enliven documents for a variety of purposes-- graphic design, desktop publishing, presentations, 3D graphics, multimedia, video, animation, architecture and package design--with just the click of a button," said Maurice Rizzuto, product manager for Gallery Effects. "The Gallery Effects product family is becoming an 'instant art' solution that extends the graphics-enhancement technology available to creative professionals and non-designers."

Gallery Effects 1.5 update

With the introduction of the new effects volumes, Aldus is also updating the application in the award winning Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 1 package from version 1.0 to version 1.5. The updated version will include enhancements to the Gallery Effects application for saving files in 8-bit format as well as in the existing 24-bit format. The package will also include sample effects from the Classic Ar Volume 2 and Texture Art volumes.

Pricing and availability

Aldus Gallery Effects 1.5 will become the core application in the growing family of effects. It will be available through Aldus resellers in the fourth quarter of 1992 in the U.S. and Canada for a suggested retail price of $199 (U.S.), and will include the original Classic Art, Volume 1 effects. Registered owners of version 1.0 will automatically receive the 1.5 version for free.

Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 2 and Gallery Effects: Texture Art are the first effects libraries to enhance the core application. These libraries will be available directly from the Aldus Consumer Division by calling (800) 888-6293, ext. 2. Gallery Effects: Classic Art, Volume 2 will be priced at $99 (U.S.). Gallery Effects: Texture Art will have a special introductory price of $99 (U.S.); the regular price will be $199. Unlock codes for the high-resolution textures on the Gallery Effects: Texture Art CD-ROM disk will be $29 per texture, $99 for five textures, or $1,995 for all 125 textures. Both libraries will be available in the fourth quarter of 1992 in the U.S. and Canada.

System configuration

Under Windows, Gallery Effects requires Microsoft Windows 3.0 (or later) and Windows 3.0-compatible hardware. The recommended system configuration is a 486- or 386-based Windows-compatible computer with 4MB of RAM, an 80MB hard drive, a CD-ROM drive for Texture Art, a 16- or 24-bit graphics card and monitor, and a mouse or other pointing device. The minimum system configuration is a 286-based Windows-compatible computer with 2MB of RAM, a 20MB hard drive, any Windows compatible graphics display card and monitor, and a mouse.

On the Macintosh, the recommended system configuration is an Apple Macintosh II series, Macintosh LC, or SE/30 computer with a color monitor and card; 4MB of RAM (2MB minimum); a hard drive; a CD-ROM drive for Texture Art; System 6.0.5 or later, Finder 6.1 or later, and 32-bit QuickDraw 1.2. Gallery Effects is compatible with System 7.0.

When the effects are used as plug-ins from within other programs, the system configuration is determined by the host program.

Aldus Corporation (NASDAQ:ALDC) creates computer software solutions that help people throughout the world effectively communicate information and ideas. In addition to Gallery Effects, the Aldus product line includes Aldus PageMaker--the company's flagship program--as well as Aldus Digital Darkroom, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus IntelliDraw, Aldus Personal Press, Aldus Persuasion, Aldus PhotoStyler, Aldus PrePrint, Aldus PressWise, Aldus SuperCard, Aldus SuperPaint, and Aldus Super 3D. The company distributes its products through an international network of more than 16,000 dealers and distributors.

Aldus Corp, Consumer Division

9770 Carroll Center Rd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126-4551

619-695-6956


Aldus TrapWise Prof-Level Trapping Solution
SAN FRANCISCO, September 22, 1992--At the Seybold Conference and Exposition today, Aldus Corporation announced Aldus TrapWise 1.0 for Windows. TrapWise will perform professional-quality, spot and process color trapping (i.e., produce spreads and chokes) on color-conforming encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files.

TrapWise is designed for use by prepress professionals in service bureaus, prepress houses, commercial print shops, in-plant print production departments, and publishing operations. It was developed as a joint effort between Graphic Edge Inc. and Aldus, and has been marketed under the name RipPrep since March 1992. Aldus acquired all rights to the product--and its patent pending--in July of this year. Current RipPrep customers will automatically receive TrapWise.

"Our guiding principle in designing TrapWise 1.0 has been to take an already great prepress product and make it even better," said Ranjit Mulgaonkar, business manager of the Aldus Prepress Group. "We're simplifying the user interface and improving the workflow and documentation."

TrapWise builds on the capabilities of RipPrep to trap almost any object within a color-conforming EPS file. While RipPrep offered trapping only for process color printing, TrapWise will produce precision traps for both process and spot color printing by handling all three color-ink scenarios--spot to spot, spot to process, and process to process. It will also handle complex trapping situations, such as graduated fills, very small text, and several intersecting colors. Customers will be able to use TrapWise for jobs with up to eight inks: the four CMYK (process color) inks plus four spot color inks.

TrapWise will also enhance the way RipPrep manages the prepress workflow. Operators will, for example, be able to save time by creating predefined, customized sets of trapping configurations for use on particular jobs and paper stocks.

"Our goal is to provide a complete desktop prepress solution for the prepress professional," Mulgaonkar continued. "With both Aldus PressWise and TrapWise, we're bringing page imposition and trapping capability to our customers."

Trapping and how TrapWise fits in

Trapping is a process in color printing that compensates for potential misregistration as paper passes through a printing press. Without trapping, printed output may have slight gaps between color elements that allow the underlying paper stock to show through. With trapping, however, the edges of color objects are enlarged or reduced just enough to cover any gaps that might occur.

TrapWise will produce these traps by automatically applying appropriate spreads and chokes to objects in color-conforming EPS files. Such files can be generated by PostScript-language applications such as Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker, QuarkXPress, and Adobe Illustrator.

Because TrapWise has an open architecture, it will be able to trap files produced on any computer platform that can create color-conforming EPS files--including Macintosh, Windows, and UNIX computers. Once processed through TrapWise, the resulting EPS pages can be output to any PostScript-compatible device, including imagesetters, platesetters, and printing presses. Customers will also be able to pass the trapped EPS files to other Macintosh or Windows applications for further processing-- for example, to impose the pages in PressWise.

"TrapWise is easier and better than traditional methods or high-end systems," said Ed Underwood, technical manager of Sandford PrePress Systems Inc. "All of its digital calculations are perfect, and its trapping of vignettes is incredible."

Pricing and availability

Aldus TrapWise 1.0 will be available in the U.S. and Canada directly from Aldus, OEMs, and graphic arts resellers in the fourth quarter of 1992. Pricing will be announced at a later date. Registered owners of RipPrep will receive a free update to TrapWise, and all TrapWise customers will receive 90 days of free technical support and a 60-day money-back guarantee. For more information, customers can contact Aldus Product Information at (206) 628-5739. A Macintosh version of TrapWise will be available in the first half of 1993.

System requirement

Aldus TrapWise requires Windows 3.1 or later. The recommended system configuration is a 66MHz, 486-based DOS-compatible computer with 16MB of RAM, a 200MB hard drive, a color monitor, and a mouse. The minimum system configuration is a 33MHz, 486-based DOS-compatible computer with 8MB RAM, a 200MB hard drive, and a mouse.

Aldus Corporation (NASDAQ:ALDC) creates computer software solutions that help people throughout the world effectively communicate information and ideas. In addition to TrapWise, Aldus FreeHand, PressWise, and PageMaker -- the company's flagship program -- the Aldus product line includes Aldus Digital Darkroom, Aldus Gallery Effects, Aldus IntelliDraw, Aldus Personal Press, Aldus Persuasion, Aldus PhotoStyler, Aldus PrePrint, Aldus SuperCard, Aldus SuperPaint, and Aldus Super 3D. The company distributes its products through an international network of more than 16,000 dealers and distributors.

Aldus Corp, Consumer Division

9770 Carroll Center Rd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126-4551

619-695-6956


Aldus Publishing Showcase Promo Bundle
SEATTLE, September 21, 1992--Aldus Corporation today announced Aldus Publishing Showcase, a promotional bundle of Aldus PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, and Aldus PhotoStyler for Microsoft Windows.

Aldus Publishing Showcase will be available only in the U.S. and Canada during the fourth quarter of 1992. All three products will be sold together in a custom package with a suggested retail price of $995 (U.S.), less than half the combined suggested retail prices of the individual products.

"Aldus is the only company that can offer Windows users a comprehensive software solution for graphic communications, and now those customers can purchase an entire PC graphics tool set in one package," said Mike Peronto, director of sales for Aldus USA. "The combination of PageMaker, Aldus FreeHand, and PhotoStyler makes the Publishing Showcase an unbeatable value."

PageMaker 4.0 is the world's best-selling page layout software for Windows. Aldus FreeHand 3.1 for Windows is a comprehensive design and illustration tool. PhotoStyler 1.1a is an image processing program that enables Windows users to enhance digitized photographic images.

"Aldus has taken the leadership role in establishing the PC platform as a viable alternative for professional-quality graphics," Peronto added. "The Publishing Showcase is a very aggressive attempt on our part to give customers--ranging from business professionals to graphic designers--an easy, cost effective way to set up a complete publishing environment running under Windows."

System requirements

The products in the Aldus Publishing Showcase require Microsoft Windows 3.0 (or later) and compatible hardware. The Showcase includes 3 1/2-inch disks, with a coupon for free 5 1/4-inch disks.

The recommended system configuration for Aldus Publishing Showcase is a 486- or 386-based DOS compatible computer with 4MB of RAM, an 80MB hard drive, a high-resolution graphics adapter card, and a mouse. For professional image enhancement, a 24-bit color display system and a Super VGA standard graphics card (or better) are recommended.

The minimum configuration is a 286-based DOS-compatible computer with 2MB of RAM, a 40MB hard drive, an EGA graphics adapter card, and a mouse or other pointing device.

Pricing and availability Aldus Publishing Showcase will be available beginning October 1,1992, through Aldus resellers in the U.S. and Canada for a suggested retail price of $995 (U.S.). The promotion ends December 31, 1992. Customers who purchase the standard retail version of any one of the Publishing Showcase products on or after September 1, 1992, are eligible for a rebate coupon on the purchase of one other Showcase product. For more information, customers can contact Aldus Customer Services at (206) 628-2320.

Aldus Corporation (NASDAQ:ALDC) creates computer software solutions that help people throughout the world effectively communicate information and ideas. In addition to TrapWise, Aldus FreeHand, PressWise, and PageMaker -- the company's flagship program -- the Aldus product line includes Aldus Digital Darkroom, Aldus Gallery Effects, Aldus IntelliDraw, Aldus Personal Press, Aldus Persuasion, Aldus PhotoStyler, Aldus PrePrint, Aldus SuperCard, Aldus SuperPaint, and Aldus Super 3D. The company distributes its products through an international network of more than 16,000 dealers and distributors.

Aldus Corp, Consumer Division

9770 Carroll Center Rd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126-4551

619-695-6956


Windows Interface: An Application Design Guide
Microsoft Programming Series

The Windows Interface: An Application Design Guide

Book-and-Software Package

Microsoft Corporation has taken the lead in championing uniformity within and among Windows based applications worldwide. Now these user interface design guidelines are outlined in a new book-and-software package called THE WINDOWS INTERFACE: AN APPLICATION DESIGN GUIDE, from Microsoft Press.

"This guide will help developers create user interfaces that are consistent with the Microsoft Windows interface definition," said Sherry Richardson, User Interface Marketing Manager at Microsoft. "These recommendations and guidelines will put a familiar, intuitive face on applications regardless of functionality. Programmers at all levels using a host of development tools will turn to this valuable reference to develop successful applications."

The book begins with a description of interface design basics--user control, directness, consistency, clarity, aesthetics, feedback--before moving on to a detailed discussion of recommended standards. These standards cover mouse and keyboard input elements and the major elements of the Windows user interface, such as windows, menus, and dialog boxes. Design guidelines for the pen interface, object linking and embedding (OLE), the help system, and customizable interfaces are also covered. A comprehensive index helps readers quickly locate information on any topic in the book.

The accompanying software includes several valuable development tools:

* Interactive Design Guide--A sample application that provides access to an online version of the text

* Visual Design Guide--Descriptions, specifications, and online illustration of Windows design elements

* Buttons & Cursors--A ready-to-use dynamic link library with standard cursor and toolbar button images

Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 or later and color VGA or better resolution are required. The book includes two 1.44-MB 3.5-inch disks and ordering information for two 1.2-MB 5.25-inch disks.

THE WINDOWS INTERFACE: AN APPLICATION DESIGN GUIDE is part of the family of Microsoft products designed to help developers create user interfaces that are consistent with the Windows interface definition. These products include a Microsoft University course on user interface design and the forthcoming The GUI Guide from Microsoft Press, a terminology reference that provides user interface terms in 13 languages.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Programming Windows 3.1, Third Edition
Programming Windows 3.1 Third Edition

The Microsoft Guide to Writing Applications for Windows 3.1

It's here. Charles Petzold's PROGRAMMING WINDOWS 3.1--completely updated and revised to highlight version 3.1 capabilities is now available from Microsoft Press.

This is the classic guide to Microsoft programming for Windows--considered by application developers for Windows to be the programming "bible" And now all of Charles Petzold's great sample programs come on an accompanying disk! The disk contains more than 1.2 MB of source code, EXE files, and utilities to help readers explore and fully understand Windows' use of input devices, memory, graphics, and color. All programs are compilable with either Microsoft or Borland C/C++ compilers in both C and C++ modes.

This new edition is packed with the author's keen insights and tried-and-true programming techniques on topics such as TrueType scalable outline font technology and the Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library (DDEML3. Entire sections of the book are devoted to:

* Reading Input. Working with input from the keyboard and the mouse; using the timer and the child window controls.

* Using Resources. Understanding memory management; working with icons, cursors, bitmaps, and strings; getting the most from menus, accelerators, and dialog boxes.

* The Graphics Device Interface (GDI). Drawing graphics; manipulating graphical information with bits, blts, and metafiles; working with text and fonts; using printers.

* Data Exchange and Links. Using the clipboard, Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), the Multiple Document Interface (MDI), and the Dynamic Link Library (DLL).

A comprehensive index with more entries and increased cross-referencing helps readers quickly find information on any programming topic for Windows, as does the greatly expanded table of contents.

Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1 and either the Microsoft C/C++ Professional Development System for Windows version 7.0 or Borland C++ 3.1 are required. The book comes with one 1.44-MB 3.5-inch disk. Ordering information for one 1.2-MB 5.25-inch disk is included.

Charles Petzold is the premier authority on programming for Windows and OS/2. He is that rare computer-book author--a natural teacher who writes with wit and clarity. He is a contributing editor for PC Magazine, where he writes the "Environments" column and a contributing editor for the Microsoft Systems Journal.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and is the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of ranging it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Intex Tax Solver Tax Preparation Program
INTEX LAUNCHES NEW TAX PREPARATION PROGRAM

Tax Solver Boasts More Forms, Offers Greater Customization Features Than Any Leading Tax Program

October 1, 1992 -- Needham. Mass. -- Both individual and business tax filers have been given an exciting new tax preparation alternative just in time for the start of the 1992-93 Tax Season, with the release today of Tax Solver by Intex Solutions, Inc., the leading publisher of spreadsheet enhancement products. Tax Solver, created especially for Lotus 1-2-3, Symphony and Microsoft Excel users, is the first tax preparation program to exploit the latest DOS and WINDOWS spreadsheet technologies, especially file linking and WYSIWYG. The new program provides all tax filers with the most comprehensive selection of forms and schedules. These 147 different spreadsheet forms are replicas of IRS tax forms and schedules, with all formulas and links in place and ready to use.

To use Tax Solver, users simply enter their financial tax data once into a spreadsheet. The program automatically copies and calculates the entries throughout a series of linked forms and schedules. No tax program can generate a complete tax return faster than Tax Solver.

"Because Tax Solver runs in a familiar spreadsheet environment, it is extremely easy for spreadsheet users to learn and use, easier than stand-alone tax software," said Jim Wilner, VP of the PC Products Division. "What's more, only Tax Solver lets users customize their tax calculations and take advantage of their spreadsheet's powerful "what-if" capabilities to identify ways to reduce taxes."

Linked Worksheets For Speed and Accuracy

Because the worksheets are linked, users need only enter tax information once; Tax Solver automatically transfers the entries from one tax form to another. This saves users time and also virtually eliminates errors in transferring values.

Built-in formulas handle all arithmetic and tax calculations, within a form and between forms. For example, the total capital gains computed on Schedule D is automatically carried forward to the 1040.

Tax Solver Puts Users in Control

There are several ways that Tax Solver helps users realize the greatest tax savings. As a spreadsheet add-on, the program lets users take advantage of the extensive "what-if" capabilities and all other standard features built into 1-2-3, Symphony and Excel. In this way, users can quickly test the tax advantages of various scenarios. For example, with a single entry, a couple can see how changing their filing status from "joint" to "separate" will impact their tax liability.

Tax Solver also shows exactly how each calculation is derived. If a user's calculation needs to be "customized" to suit a particular tax situation, it's easy to simply edit that worksheet cell. And because Tax Solver "remembers" the entire tax return, all carry-forward calculations are saved automatically and reflected in next year's return.

Helpful Features and Technical Support Policies

Tax Solver comes with a fully descriptive manual, and includes a diagnostic checklist worksheet which automatically alerts the user of any elements missing from the tax return. Another feature is a unique warning audit worksheet that compares the information in the user's return to average IRS ratios for such items as medical deductions, interest expense, charitable contributions and taxes at the same income level. Technical support is free, and telephone lines are manned seven days a week during Tax Season.

"Early Bird" Special Offer

Intex is running an introductory sale in both the Individual and Business modules. The 1040 Individual module lists for $79.95 and is available for $49.95 through 12/31/92. The Business module features four different form categories: 1041 Fiduciary, 1065 Partnership, 1120 Corporation and 1120S S-Corporation. The terms of the license agreement allows business users to choose and use one of these categories. The Business module lists for $129.95 and is available for $99.95 through 12/31/92. In addition, state tax forms for individuals are available for California, Massachusetts and New York at $39.95. All prices are exclusive of shipping.

All users who purchase Tax Solver before the end of the year will receive a free update disk when final tax forms are available in January 1993.

Requirements

All Tax Solver modules run with either 1-2-3 R. 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.1 +, 1-2-3 for Windows, Symphony R. 3.0 or Excel R. 4.0. Users should specify their spreadsheet and version when ordering.

Intex Solutions, Inc., 35 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02194

617-449-6222


SNA Client Swr with Novell NetWare for SAA
Network Software Associates Announces Full Suite of SNA Client Software Products For Use With Novell NetWare For SAA.

LAGUNA HILLS, CA, October 6, 1992--With a new NetWare interface for the 3270/ElitePlus emulator and a new family of NetWare-compatible 5250 emulators, Network Software Associates, Inc. (NSA) today launched a full suite of client software products for PC-to-host connectivity on NetWare Local Area Networks (LANs) Running NetWare for SAA. NetWare for SAA is Novell's premier LAN-to-host connectivity tool. The following PC client software products from NSA now fully support NetWare 3.11 LANs with NetWare for SAA:

* 3270/ElitePlus

  (for 3270 PC-to-mainframe communications under DOS).

* DynaComm/Elite

  (for 3270 PC-to-mainframe communications under Windows).

* Elite/400 (for 5250 PC-to-AS/400 communications under Windows).

* Elite/400 DSP (for 5250 PC-to-AS/400 communications under

  Windows without the need for IBM PCS/400 software).

"NetWare for SAA is a flexible server popular with many of our SNA enterprise network clientele," said Raymond Chan, NSA's vice president of business development. "As an active member of Novell's Professional Developer's Program and their Independent Manufacturers Support Program, we have been working closely with Novell in developing the link drivers required for our PC software clients to function cooperatively with their server."

PC-to-MAINFRAME CONNECTIVITY

For DOS PC clients communicating with IBM mainframe systems, NSA today announced a new link driver for 3270/ElitePlus allowing communications through NetWare for SAA. This new driver will be offered as a standard feature of version 2.2, available for customer shipment on November 15, 1992.

3270/ElitePlus emulates an IBM 3278 display station with one or two 3287 printers. The low-memory emulator uses as little as 77K for a single session, with support for up to five concurrent sessions. "Memory utilization is a very important consideration," said Mr. Chan. "Many PC users are not able to run large DOS-based applications because of the presence of memory-intensive 3270 emulators."

For Windows clients, NSA offers DynaComm/Elite version 3.3, available for immediate delivery. This Windows based multi-session emulator provides support for 3270 mainframe connectivity.

Both of these emulators now offer complete support for the Service Naming and SNA Logical Unit (LU) Pooling Features of NetWare for SAA. With these driver implementations, the NSA client products are fully integrated into the NetWare for SAA environment.

"NSA's Elite product line is an excellent example of how vendors can leverage NetWare for SAA to provide NetWare customers with a wide range of LAN-to-IBM host connectivity options," said Bernard Harguindeguy, director of product marketing for Novell's NetWare Systems Group, Sunnyvale. "In addition, customers are assured of complete NetWare integration and can now take advantage of NetWare's performance, security, name services and network management features."

PC-TO-AS/400 CONNECTIVITY

For PC-to-AS/400 connectivity, NSA recently unveiled its new Elite/400 family of communications software, including Elite/400 and Elite/400 DSP, available for customer delivery starting October 1. Both offer full NetWare for SAA connectivity.

Elite/400 is a 5250 client that allows Windows PCs to access applications and data on AS/400 servers. Elite/400 builds upon the capabilities of the IBM PC Support/400 (PCS/400) software, providing display emulation, printer emulation, and a file transfer facility.

Elite/400 DSP is a lower-cost Windows client. When used with NetWare for SAA, it is the only Windows PC-to-AS/400 solution that does not require the overhead of PCS/400 on the host or the PC. Elite/400 DSP eliminates the need for PCS/400 through its Display Station Pass-through (DSP) implementation.

"NetWare users often install AS/400s as application servers while using NetWare for remote file access, email, and other LAN services", said Russ Herkberg, NSA's director of product marketing. "Elite/400 DSP with NetWare for SAA delivers AS/400 application access, retains the benefits of NetWare services, and removes the system overhead and administrative burden of PCS/400."

NSA has also announced its new Elite/400 LAN Gateway, a cost- effective LAN-to-AS/400 gateway server especially useful for LANs running entry-level Novell systems such as NetWare 2.X or NetWare Lite. The Elite/400 LAN Gateway supports both NSA and third-party PC clients.

PRICING

Single copy prices for NSA's client software products are as follows: DynaComm/Elite ($495), 3270/ElitePlus ($395), Elite/400 ($395), and Elite/400 DSP ($295). Network licenses are available for all products.

Network Software Associates, founded in 1980, develops, markets and supports a wide range of PC software and hardware connectivity products for IBM networking environments. The company is headquartered at 39 Argonaut, Laguna Hills, CA 92656. Phone: (714) 768-4013 or (800) 352-3270. Federal Systems Division: (703) 875-0444.


NC Using Andersen FCP Client/Server CASE Tool
NORTH CAROLINA SELECTS FOUNDATION FOR COOPERATIVE PROCESSING TO IMPLEMENT LONG-RANGE CLIENT/SERVER STRATEGY

Andersen Consulting's FCP CASE tool to be used state-wide

CHICAGO, Oct. 2,1992 -- Andersen Consulting's FOUNDATION software organization today announced that the State of North Carolina is using Andersen's Foundation for Cooperative Processing (FCP) client/server CASE tool to help spearhead a state-wide strategic initiative to advance the quality of North Carolina's information technology infrastructure.

North Carolina initially has purchased $971,000 worth of FCP -- licensed copies for 2,500 users, 200 local area networks (LANs) and 100 developers. FCP's early success at North Carolina's Department of Transportation and State Computer Center is encouraging its adoption as a de facto state-wide standard and its implementation at many of North Carolina's 20 state agencies.

"The State of North Carolina shares our vision of client/server technology and understands the critical role CASE tools can have in effectively managing this massive development and restructuring effort," said Donald L. Dall, Managing Director of Foundation. "North Carolina's use of leading edge technology -- particularly in telecommunications and central data centers -- makes them a even stronger partner."

Andersen Consulting's FOUNDATION for Cooperative Processing is a leading client/server CASE product that moves beyond development of graphical user interfaces and supports the construction of enterprise-wide client/server information systems. Its powerful features -- such as distribution services, data translation and data routing -- shield developers from the complex communications tasks required for developing systems that share processing and data across servers and workstations.

"FCP is a key element in North Carolina's strategy to develop advanced client/server systems, which are instrumental to state agencies becoming more cost-effective, efficient and responsive," said Tom Runkle, deputy state controller for information resource management. "Rewriting our information systems is a major challenge -- one which is undertaken only once every 20 years. We want to implement the most advanced technology available, and using FCP we can build in the power and flexibility to carry us into the next century."

The State of North Carolina plans to replace several large aging systems with client/server systems. Initial pilot projects at the Department of Transportation and State Computer Center have been so successful that other state agencies will be using FCP as well.

"Every hour we think of another application for FCP," said Runkle. "The only thing holding us back is getting developers up to speed on the new technology."

The Department of Transportation is using FCP to develop a system that automates management of the state's road construction program, tracking all repairs, estimates, payments and testing for 77,000 miles of road in the State of North Carolina. The new Construction Management System includes more than 140 workstations running the custom application, while simultaneously accessing and updating a central mainframe and running PC spread sheet and word processing applications.

According to Steve Arrants, MIS director of the Department of Transportation for the State of North Carolina, recent North Carolina legislation mandates four-lane roadways within 10 miles of every citizen. "The Department of Transportation system has to be particularly flexible, because we expect workload volume to more than double during the next five years."

North Carolina's State Computer Center is developing an FCP application to replace the front-end of its mini-computer-based state-wide accounting system, which is 25 years old. The new system will link workstations via LANs in more than 40 state organizations, some of which process 100,000 transactions per month.

Andersen Consulting's Foundation organization is a leading vendor of CASE software for cooperative processing and client/server applications. FOUNDATION for Cooperative Processing was introduced in January 1991 and is being used in strategic development projects at more than 50 sites, including Florida Power Corp., Mortgage Guarantee Insurance Corp. and Caterpillar Inc.

Andersen Consulting has helped organizations apply technology competitively since 1954, when it installed the first computer application for commercial use. The firm helps clients use technology in all phases of their management activities -- strategic, operations and financial. Andersen Consulting's worldwide client base has access to more than 21,000 highly trained consultants serving clients through 151 offices in 46 countries.

Andersen Consulting, Arthur Andersen & Co.

69 West Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602

312-580-0069


AutoIcon V5.2 Drivers for AutoCAD Release 12
RASTEREX announces release of AutoIcon Version 5.2 for AutoCAD Release 12

October 5, 1992 -- Atlanta -- Expert Graphics, Inc. the sole US distributor for RASTEREX graphics products announces Version 5.2 of RxAutoIcon for the AutoCAD Release 12.

Version 5.2, the first driver to be released that is fully compatible to AutoCAD Release 12 and its new ADI Version 4.2, has all the capabilities previously supported by RxAutoIcon for Release 11. Included among these are: Birds-eye view, Spyglass, and our motif-style Pop-Up Icon menus which are fully customizable. Also, available is real-time zooming and panning which is comparable to a Dynamic zoom and pan but occurs in real-time, so you do not have to wan for your AutoCAD drawing to redraw .

Users of this latest release of RxAutoIcon will find full support for rendering inside of AutoCAD as well as full 32-bit support for enhanced rendering, fast shading, and NO regen performance.

Among RxAutolcon's other distinctions is that it is part of RASTEREX's Engineering Document Management Solution, RxEDM, which is a "one-stop" modular solution for enterprise wide Document Management. RxEDM is a transparent system that handles all CAD work group needs and deals with the viewing and cleaning up of scanned images and CAD drawings, along with storing, red-lining and automatic conversion of these files. Specifically, AutoIcon 5.2 adds full raster tools inside AutoCAD for viewing, plotting, and scaling both scanned drawings and color photographs. Full support is provided for RLC and TIFF raster as well as hybrid (raster/vector) formats.

Current RxAutoIcon users can upgrade to Version 5.2 for a $195 upgrade charge through their local dealer in early November 1992, or new users can receive it free of charge with the purchase of any RASTEREX graphics board.

Expert Graphics

1908 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 2010, Atlanta, GA 30329

404-320-0800, Fax 404-315-7645, 800-648-7249


Callback Security for MultiModemManager
SOFTWARE FOR MULTI-TECH'S INTELLIGENT MODEM RACK ENHANCES SECURITY, FLEXIBILITY

MOUNDS VIEW, MINN., September 22, 1992--Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer of data communications equipment, announced today additions and enhancements to its MultiModemManager dial-up network control system software. A new software module, Callback Security Database, allows a network manager to create a database of users with user IDs and passwords for enhancing network security. Also, the Statistical Analyzer now provides dBaseIII formatted output for specializing reports in a standard format that can be used by Excel, Paradox, and other relational database managers (RDBMs) running on personal computers. The user interface now includes a "tool bar" and a specialized status bar that provides easier access to certain operations and information.

According to Raghu Sharma, President of Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.: "With the availability of dBaseIII formatted data, users have the option of creating reports in exactly the form they need. The fact that the reports can be generated by any PC lends itself to creating them on a LAN connected PC. By equipping the MultiModemManager's system console PC with the appropriate Network Interface Card, it could become a node on any LAN. This, in turn, makes the dBaseIII data also available on the LAN, so that any other LAN PC could access the specialized reports through the proper software (i.e., Excel, Paradox, etc.)."

The new Callback Security Database is the network manager's tool for providing a secure network and ensuring user accountability, while maintaining effective user access for hundreds of users - - from a single PC. The network manager can set up and modify a "grid" containing the date and time that each user may access the network. With control of the valid date, valid time, start and expire date and time, the number of incorrect ID attempts per call, the maximum number of incorrect ID attempts per day, the manager effectively "regulates" user access to the network. For instance, if modem maintenance is scheduled for the weekend, the user's valid date and time can be adjusted to disallow any calls on Saturday and Sunday, then automatically resume normal operations on Monday.

The "Tool bar" user interface format gives a new "look and feel" to the software for added comfort and compatibility. This user interface follows Windows API conventions, so network managers will gain ease-of-use through the placing of common functions on the tool bar. Also, a status bar is maintained to keep the network manager up-to-date on the status of the system.

Available for shipping in November, the new software is part of the standard MultiModemManager system at no additional cost. The MultiModemManager system, released in February of 1992, consists of 14.4K bps MultiModem cards (3 modems per model MT1432MR card), a modem rack (model CC4800) for housing up to 16 modem cards, a rack controller (model MR4800) for modem management (and now, security), a power supply (model PS4800), and system software that runs under Windows 3.1. An optional second power supply for redundancy also is available. A starter rack system, without modem cards, is priced at $4899, and a modem card with three V.32bis/V.42bis modem costs $2999.

Multi-Tech Systems was founded in 1970 to manufacture data communications equipment and systems for the global market of networking products users. The Mounds View, Minn.-based company is well known for its dial-up communications technology. Multi-Tech's family of products includes a complete line of 1200-, 2400-, 4800-, 9600-, and 14.4K-bps modems, statistical multiplexers, DSU/CSUs, 5250, 3780 and 3270 emulation systems, X.25 PADs, computer fax equipment, communications software, UNIX multiport serial boards, and LAN products. These products are sold in over 70 countries through a worldwide network of distributors, manufacturer's representatives, systems integrators, value-added resellers (VARs) and retailers. For more information, contact Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. at headquarters: 2205 Woodale Dr., Mounds View, MN 55112; call 612/785-3500 or 800/328-9717; FAX 612/785-9874; International FAX, 612/331-3180; Telex 4998372MLTTC.


MC2 Performance Logic NT Graphics Stations
MC2 Introduces Performance Logic NT Series of Graphics Stations

August 31, 1992 -- BOAZ, Alabama--MC2 Computer Corporation is introducing the Performance Logic Graphic Series NT, an Intel 486DX/50-based local bus graphic station in a tower chassis.

Targeted as an alternative to UNIX workstations, the product combines the dramatic I/O speed increases of 32-bit, 50-MHz local bus processing with MC2 Computers' RapidGrafX chipset architecture. This chipset is specifically configured to optimize performance of MicroStation PC and ModelView PC by improving the I/O pipelining critical to file-based applications. Graphics benchmark speeds of Performance Logic units meet or exceed those of Compaq, Dell, and Hewlett Packard.

Like its very successful ISA-bus predecessor, NT Series units will be built on a custom basis. System comes with 256K of write-back SRAM. Customer determines memory ranging from 16Mb to 64Mb of 70 nanosecond RAM. The RapidCache/NT disk controller is standard. NT units are available in single- or dual-screen configurations.

MC2 Computers fills orders directly and through from several MicroStation resellers. Plans tentatively call to expand their involvement with resellers.

MC2 Computer Corporation is a small, woman-owned company.

If you would like more information about the Performance Logic Graphic Series, or Graphic Series NT, call: MC2 Computer Corporation 1-800-377-2087 or 205-593-0807.


New Aldus Packaging for Professional Line
SAN FRANCISCO, September 22, 1992 -- At Seybold Seminars '92 today, Aldus Corporation unveiled a new package design for its worldwide line of professional products. New boxes for Aldus FreeHand, Aldus Persuasion, and Aldus PhotoStyler will begin appearing in retail outlets at the end of this month. New packaging for other domestic and all international products will debut later this year and in 1993.

The introduction of new professional packaging emphasizes Aldus' corporate strategy, which is to deliver two product lines that meet the different needs of its customers: a professional line (for graphics professionals who require precision- and production-oriented tools in their daily work) and a consumer line (for customers who require value-priced, easy-to-use graphics software). The new packaging is designed to establish separate identities for the two lines and highlight customer benefits of each. The consumer-line packaging style was introduced in June 1992 with the shipment of Aldus IntelliDraw, a drawing program developed by the Aldus Consumer Division.

"Aldus' new packaging represents a dramatic change in the visual identity of Aldus and our professional products," said Paul Brainerd, president of Aldus. "The new designs reinforce our commitment to deliver powerful productivity solutions to our professional customers. In addition, the packaging demonstrates the design and technical sophistication that can be achieved with desktop tools."

These innovative package designs were produced by Aldus' in-house Creative Services department entirely with Aldus products--from design and logotype development to writing, layout, and prepress production. Aldus also commissioned leading illustrators to create the unique, product-specific images on the front of each box using Aldus products. The packaging conversion introduces a new look for Aldus boxes; the software inside the boxes is identical to packages currently in retail outlets.

"Using desktop prepress technology, we were able to research, design, and implement a worldwide packaging solution in only six months," said Ann Senechal, Aldus Creative Services manager. "In addition to meeting the complex requirements for worldwide merchandising and marketing, the new designs reduce the unit cost of production and allow us to continue our commitment to environmental sensitivity."

The new packaging uses cardboard packing materials instead of foam, substitutes paper disk envelopes for plastic ones, and provides manuals printed on uncoated paper stocks.

Aldus Corporation (NASDAQ:ALDC) creates computer software solutions that help people throughout the world effectively communicate information and ideas. The Aldus product line includes Aldus PageMaker--the company's flagship program--as well as Aldus Digital Darkroom, Aldus FreeHand, Aldus Gallery Effects, Aldus IntelliDraw, Aldus Personal Press, Aldus Persuasion, Aldus PhotoStyler, Aldus PrePrint, Aldus SuperCard, Aldus SuperPaint, and Aldus Super 3D. The company distributes its products through an international network of more than 16,000 dealers and distributors.

Aldus Corp, Consumer Division

9770 Carroll Center Rd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126-4551

619-695-6956


Merq NFS Client for Novell LAN WorkPlace OS2
IPSWITCH, INC. ANNOUNCES MERQ,

FIRST NFS CLIENT FOR NOVELL'S LAN WORKPLACE FOR OS/2

(September 28, 1992) -- Reading, MA -- Ipswitch, Inc. today announced the availability of Merq, the company's NFS client for Novell's LAN WorkPlace for OS/2. Merq lets OS/2 users, using the familiar OS/2 file system, access files on networked NFS servers. Merq's availability coincides with Novell's introduction of a LAN WorkPlace for OS/2 upgrade.

We are pleased that Ipswitch has selected Novell's LAN WorkPlace for OS/2 as a platform for its NFS client product," said Bob Waterman, product line manager for Novell's Connectivity Products Division. It's clear that NetWare users will welcome this new capability."

Merq Highlights

Record and File Locking: Merq includes NFS record and file locking which protects data on an NFS server from being updated by more than one NFS client at the same time. Record locking is useful for accessing databases, as it allows multiple people to access the database at the same time, but only one person at a time to change a given record. File locking is useful for word processing and other documents. Once one user opens a file with file locking, other users may not change that file until the first user exits out of it.

Flexible Authentication: Merq works with any of several NFS host authentication schemes, including rsh/rexec, Yellow Pages/NIS, PCNFSD Version 1 and PCNFSD Version 2. Each of these methods is used by some NFS servers to determine whether a user should have access to the server. By providing all four methods, Merq lets the system administrator choose which authentication scheme to use.

Compatible with NetWare: With Merq, OS/2 users can load both NetWare and NFS at the same time, allocating some drive letters to NetWare (such as L:, M: and N:) and others to NFS (such as H:, I: and J:). Then users can switch between NFS and NetWare servers just by changing the current directory to another drive.

Pricing and Availability

Merq is available now directly from Ipswitch and selected Value Added Resellers. Priced at $295 for a single user, $1,395 for 10 users and $8,495 for 100 users, the product runs over Novell's LAN WorkPlace for OS/2 on OS/2 v1.3 and v2.0.

Ipswitch, Inc. was founded in September of 1991 to develop and market networking software, including protocol gateway products such as the Company's flagship product, the Catipult NetWare-TCP/IP gateway which allows Novell NetWare users to easily access minicomputers, mainframes and other TCP/IP hosts. Ipswitch also sells Merq, an NFS client for Novell's LAN WorkPlace for OS/2. The Company's headquarters are located at 580 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867 and they can be reached at (617) 942-0621.


MacGames Digest
MacGames Digest - Who we are and what we do.  We at MacGames Digest are dedicated to give our readers a greater quantity and more timely information about games for the Macintosh than has been available before from any source.

The world of Macintosh games has been widely ignored for many years by main-stream publications and it's high time for this to change.

How many times have you looked though a mail order catalogue under the entertainment section and not know what half the games are about?

MacGames Digest is about to change all of that.

When you subscribe, here's what you'll get in every issue-

- Reviews, Reviews of games past present and most importantly,

  FUTURE!

- Hints, tips, tricks and hacks for your favorite games.

- Columns and interviews about games and the people who

  make them.

- Player feedback - Here's where you write us and we tell the

  people who make games what we want.

MacGames Digest is a bi-monthly newsletter that will be mailed to subscribers starting in September/October

We are looking for founding subscribers now!

As a founding subscriber (One who subscribes before the second issue in November is mailed) you will receive a guaranteed subscription rate forever! Also, on every off month you will get as small two-page newsletter with samples of what is coming up so you get everything early! Issue one will include reviews of Command HQ, Spaceship Warlock, Hellcats Over the Pacific, 4D Boxing, Mission Thunderbolt, Bane of Cosmic Forge, Jewel Box, and Empire Master. The Hints and Tips section will focus on Hellcats but plenty of other games will have tips too. Issue one will also have a feature column on software piracy, and more.

Subscriptions cost $12.00 per year ($18.00 Overseas) in U.S. funds only. Send name and address to:

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(The first two issues are money back guarantee issues. If you want a full refund send the either of the first two issues back marked "refund" before issue three is mailed.)

Questions, comments, hints and tips can be mailed to the same address or replied to by private netmail.

Thank you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Dean Davis, Editor - MacGames Digest.

Travis Grundke, Contributing Editor - MacGames Digest.

Please Send Electronic Mail to either of these two Internet sites:

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Telecommunications Videoconference
TO:     Education Liasons, School Media Specialists,

        ITV Coordinators

FR:     PBS Elementary/Secondary Service

RE:     Videoconference, "Telecommunications: Bringing the World

        Into the Classroom"

DT:     Sept. 1, 1992

The following program will be broadcast on many PBS stations in October.  Please check with your local PBS station Education Services Director to see  if this will be broadcast in your area:

TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BRINGING THE WORLD INTO THE CLASSROOM, a professional  development videoconference for educators and school boards will be  presented on October 22, 1992, from 2:00-4:00 PM Eastern Time by the  National School Boards Association's Institute for the Transfer of  Technology to Education, the PBS Elementary/Secondary Service and The  National Foundation for the Improvement of Education.  The videoconference  will originate from INFOMART, Dallas, TX, site of the annual "Making  Schools More Productive" NSBA conference.  This live, interactive  videoconference will investigate issues in telecommunications use in  schools from a variety of perspectives-- from policymaker to practitioner.

The videoconference will feature NFIE's 1992 award-winning Christa  McAuliffe Educators -- Bonnie Bracey, Arlington, VA; Misty Brave, Kyle, SD;  Carol Gilkinson, Covina, CA; Marilyn Schlief, Garden City, MI; Jim  Zimmerman, Urbana, IL -- who employ some of the most innovative  applications of technology in schools today, such as:

*Connecting Students from Around the Globe Via Lumaphones and  slow-Scan-Video: Voice and picture messages are carried over telephone  lines from Michigan to Japan connecting students and teachers in the Garden  City Public Schools with their Japanese contemporaries.

*Teaching About Cultures Close to Home: Technology is being integrated into  multicultural curriculum programs in Little Wound School in South Dakota to  educate and instill value of traditional native American customs.

*Achieving Real Life Studies of Our Earth: Students in Arlington, Virginia  are taking part in the National Geographic Kids Network to share current  information in an international telecommunications-based science and  geography curriculum studying acid rain.

*Opening Up the World of Science: Students are utilizing a variety of   technological tools including computers, video disc, scanners,  telecommunications, and robotics to complete classroom assignments and  discover the world of science.

*Creating a Global Perspective, Community, and  Classroom: Students in  Covina, California are being introduced to Prodigy and E-mail and other   educational technology to engage students in collaborative efforts to  examine worldwide problems, increase cultural awareness, and promote a  global perspective.

By offering this videoconference, educators in your area will learn how  (and be able to ask questions of) these motivated, innovative teachers are  applying telecommunications-based programs in new and exciting ways. Their  insights and experiences will prove invaluable to educators who are  striving to change education.

Date/time and related videoconference information is as follows:

TITLE           :   TELECOMMUNICATIONS: BRINGING THE WORLD

                    INTO THE CLASSROOM NUMBER/LENGTH

                :   1/120 minute videoconference

DATES/TIMES     :   October 22, 1992

                    1:30-2:00 PM/Eastern Time  Test Time

                    2:00-4:00 PM/Eastern Time  Videoconference

TRANSPONDER INFO:   Will be announced to registered sites

DESCRIPTION     :   The videoconference will examine issues in

                    telecommunications use in schools from a

                    variety of perspectives - from policymaker

                    to practitioner.  The 1992 NFIE Christa

                    McAuliffe Educators will demonstrate

                    projects currently in place in their

                    respective districts and help participants

                    explore the challenges and opportunities

                    presented in implementing telecommunications-

                    based programs in today's classrooms.

                    Telecommunications issues for schools,

                    including planning and policy issues,

                    governance, curricular issues, technical

                    requirements, and financial impact will be

                    addressed.

PRODUCER       :    Produced by the National School Boards

                    Association's Institute for the Transfer of

                    Technology to Education, with support from

                    the Regional Bell Operating Companies

RIGHTS         :    Unlimited broadcast and duplication rights.

COST           :    $150 per downlink site.  This is a

                    non-exclusive offering.

PRINT MATERIALS:    A reproducible resource guide and a local

                    promotional packet will be distributed to all

                    sites registered through PBS.

FOR INFORMATION:    To register contact Tom Flavell at PBS

                    Elementary/Secondary Service at

                    (703) 739-5402,

                    or fax (703) 739-8495.

HOW TO ACCESS THIS PROGRAM

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Step 1:  Contact your local PBS station Education Services director to  find out if this program will be available through your local station.

Step 2:  If this program is unavailable through your PBS station, your  organization may license it for C-band downlink.  Simply mark "NSBA  Videoconference Event" on the Interest Form Below to obtain more  information, including a registration form.  The program may be licensed  for $150 per downlink site, including recording and site duplication  rights for one year from the date of broadcast plus a guidebook which may  be reproduced.  Copies of the program may be retained for the  life-of-tape!  The broadcast will occur on regular C-band satellite.

Cooperative arrangements with your local PBS station are encouraged!  Cooperating with a nearby educational organization is one way to share  costs.  The PBS Elementary/Secondary Service maintains an active roster  of all parties interested in licensing this program and will gladly help  link you up with those nearby who may want to form a partnership.  Simply  call Tom Flavell at (703) 739-5402 or fax a note to (703) 739-8495.

The PBS Elementary/Secondary Service is the school television arm of PBS dedicated to serving the instructional needs of students and teachers  through and on behalf of public television stations and other education  agencies nationwide.  PBS E/SS acquires and distributes educational  programming and related curricular support materials for K-12 grade  classroom use; promotes the use of PBS's primetime programming as a  curricular resource; provides professional development for educators;  serves as an outreach liason to the education community; supports  research and development and serves as a national advocate for the use of video and related technologies for learning.

Please contact the Learning Services Director at your local PBS  station(s) for information on LOCAL programming and resources.  More than  80% of all PBS stations currently provide K-12 instructional programming  for school use.  In addition, they also provide professional development  videoconferences, community outreach resources, and much more!


X/DOS X Windows Library for DOS
Sept 22, 1992 -- Software Migration has announced the release of X/DOS, the X Window Library for DOS.  X/DOS is a special implementation of the X Window System and Xlib that allow developers to port X Window clients to personal computers running DOS, without any modification.  All functions defined in the Xlib standard are supported.  The resulting program is standard DOS executable that runs within the base 640K DOS memory.  32-bit version is also available which provides UNIX like flat memory model using DOS extender technology. Xt for DOS will be available by the end of October '92.

A low cost version for educational purposes is also available.  For additional information, contact:

            Software Migration

            9 Commodore Drive, Suite 404

            Emeryville, CA 94608

            (510)-658-5436

            Internet e-mail:  70471.1412@compuserve.com


GCC WriteMove II PowerBook Portable Printer
GCC  INTRODUCES  NEW  WRITEMOVE  II

THE ONLY PORTABLE PRINTER DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MACINTOSH POWERBOOK

Waltham, MA., September 21, 1992 - GCC today introduced the WriteMove II, the only portable printer designed especially for the Macintosh PowerBook.  Weighing just 2.5 pounds and measuring only 11.7" x 3.5" x 2.0", this portable QuickDraw printer fits easily into a PowerBook carrying case or briefcase.  And with 360 x 360 dpi (dots-per-inch) resolution, the battery-powered WriteMove II produces laser-quality output in virtually any environment.

GCC has equipped the WriteMove II with Adobe Type 1 versions of Times, Courier, Helvetica, Helvetica Narrow, Symbol, and Palatino for a total of 21 fonts.  Features such as Adobe Type Manager (ATM), support for TrueType, and 360 x 360 dpi resolution, were also incorporated to provide laser-quality output on plain paper, overhead transparencies, and envelopes.

"Until now, professionals who travel with a PowerBook were lacking a portable printer that could meet all their needs.  With its small size, light weight, and laser-quality resolution, the WriteMove II is the ideal solution for PowerBook owners," stated Jonathan Hurd, Vice President of Marketing for GCC.  "Combined, the WriteMove II and the PowerBook comprise a complete portable computing solution."

The WriteMove II features several printing options including: a "Preview" option, which saves valuable time, paper, and ink by producing an on-screen document to preview before printing; "Background Printing", which improves productivity by enabling users to continue to work as a document prints; a "Print Later" option, which allows documents to be batched for printing at a later time; and a "Single/Multi-Strike Ribbon" option, which prints economical drafts with the multi-strike ribbon, or produces laser-quality output with the single-strike ribbon.

Uniquely designed to complement the color and appearance of the PowerBook, the WriteMove II comes fully equipped, so it can be used right out of the box.  Its battery automatically recharges when the unit is plugged in, which ensures that the WriteMove II is always ready to print at a moment's notice.  The WriteMove II is also ideal for making last-minute changes to presentations, printing confidential faxes in a hotel room, or any time high-quality output is needed on the road.

The WriteMove II retails for $599, and may be purchased from any of GCC's hundreds of authorized dealers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as directly from GCC by calling 800-422-7777.  Every WriteMove II carries a one-year limited warranty on all parts and services, and may be serviced through authorized GCC dealers, as well as through GCC's Product Service Center.  An Extended Care Option is also available for the WriteMove II.  Customer Service and Technical Support hours are weekdays from 9AM - 8 PM (EST), and Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM (EST).

Since 1984, GCC Technologies, Inc. has applied its experience in combining hardware with innovative software to deliver high-performance Macintosh peripheral products.  The product family includes a complete line of printers, hard disks, and a digital film recorder.  With a proven and reliable, high-quality product line, GCC Technologies has established itself as a leading developer of Macintosh peripherals.


MIFP ScreenSavor Mac Screen Saver
September, 1992 Portland, Oregon -- MIFP Development has begun shipping ScreenSavor, a new screen saver program that serially displays high-quality full-color photographs. The program is unique for its large library of outstanding photographs, clever use of display effects, high degree of controllability, and incorporation of Apple's QuickTime compression/decompression technology.  MIFP's software functions as an add-on accessory to the best-selling utility After Dark, by Berkeley Systems, Inc.

The Images

Most screen savers function by displaying a changing pattern of screen "art", such as colored patterns, animated cartoons, or printed messages.  ScreenSavor is the first commercial program to use collections of high-quality photographs to preserve monitor screens. Each application package comes with a Sampler Image Set of twelve photos.  MIFP's additional add-on collections of photographs are assembled into image sets of subject themes, such as wild animals and birds, underwater images of fish and coral reefs, aircraft, scenic vistas, and butterflies.  ScreenSavor images have been exclusively licensed from many world-renowned artists.  Over a dozen different image sets are currently available.  Examples include:

"On the Wild Side", Sets #1 and #2 - Art Wolfe.  Art Wolfe is one of the best known wild animal photographers in the world.  He has numerous books and exhibitions to his credit, and these sets feature birds and animals from throughout the world.

"Within a Rainbowed Sea", Set #1 - Chris Newbert.  ScreenSavor has begun to serialize Chris Newbert's award winning book of underwater photography, "Within a Rainbowed Sea".  This publication has won numerous awards, and has been selected as a U.S. Presidential Gift of State.

"Check 6", Set #1 - George Hall.  George Hall is a well known photographer of military and commercial jet aircraft and aerospace vehicles.  This image set is an introductory collection to some of his finest photos.

"Ghosts", Set #1 - Philip Makanna.  Philip Makanna has made a career of photographing the few hundred remaining aircraft of the World War II era.  His pictures are artistic, colorful, and are collected on-location from skies around the world.

"Western Images" - Ray Atkeson and Rick Schafer.  Ray Atkeson had photographic career which spanned sixty years, and culminated in his being named Oregon's first photographer laureate.  His best and most famous work centered around the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and is now being continued by his stepson and protege, Rick Schafer.

Partial list of other titles:

Patterns and Vistas - Steve Terrill (Colorful patterns and landscapes) Furry Friends - Kathi Lamm (Puppies and dogs) Flash! - Andrew Davidhazy (High-speed and scientific photography) People at Work - Ned Westover (People and occupations from around the world) Butterflies - Thomas C. Emmel (Butterflies from around the world) Out on the Range - Kathi Lamm (Cowboys, horses, and Western scenery)

More images are being added continuously, and a new series of NASA photos will be added in September.

Program Features

MIFP's program easily surpasses the simple display capabilities of After Dark's "Slide Show" module with its large collection of user-contollable "display effects".  Either one or four images may be displayed on the screen simultaneously; photos are changed by setting an agenda of one or more display effect methods.  Display effect techniques include Dissolve, Pix-By-Pixel, Zoom, Color-By-Number, Push-'N-Shove, Snow, and more.  The images to be shown, order of display, speed of display, hold time, and replacement method are all completely controllable.  The program is completely Macintosh compatible, and follows all Macintosh interface guidelines.

Hardware/Software Requirements

 ScreenSavor will run on any color-capable Macintosh computer, including LC, Quadra, and all II-series platforms.  It supports 4, 8, 16, and 24-bit color video, and will also run on 8-bit monochrome monitors.  The program requires a hard disk and approximately 1 MB of free RAM to run, and 4 MB of installed RAM is recommended.  Because ScreenSavor uses QuickTime's JPEG compression/decomopression capability, only about 750 KB of hard disk space is required for each image set installed.  QuickTime is included with the program.  After Dark, by Berkeley Systems, Inc., is also required.

Pricing and Availability

The ScreenSavor program with QuickTime and a Starter Set of twelve images has a suggested retail price of $49.95.  Additional image sets are sold separately, and carry a suggested retail price of $39.95.  To purchase the program contact your local software retailer, mail order house (such as TigerSoftware), or distributor.  You can also order from MIFP directly by calling 1-800-697-MIFP, (224-2786 in Portland), or by writing:

MIFP Order Processing P.O. Box 10723 Portland, OR 97210


CARE4TH for Macintosh Patient/Clinical Info Mgmt
ANNOUNCING CARE4TH(tm) FOR MACINTOSH VERSION 3.1

9/16/92 Milwaukee -- Imagine storing and managing virtually all your patient records and clinical information on a single laptop or desktop computer, ready to use at the office, at home or on rounds. Think of the data management power, new and important capabilities to scan for interactions, allergies, and "due" status, store lab results, medical literature references, and more. Then imagine this system optimized to allow entry of this information using your own pre-written templates and "choice windows" so that all you need to do is point, click and type a few words for most notes. Of course, you could efficiently print out any note or data in elegant fashion. This description is only part of what Care4th has to offer, using an interface totally familiar to virtually any health care provider, with traditional Macintosh(r) ease of use. Here is what is new in our latest version...

3.1 is considered a major upgrade to Care4th(tm). Building on its highly acclaimed predecessors, this version incorporates numerous enhancements in performance, new features (many suggested by our highly creative users), and interface improvements.

At its current price of $829, Care4th(tm) is a superb value, surpassing by far many of its competitors which sell for $3000 and more! While our consultants may remind us that the program is vastly under-priced for its power, we prefer to think that by keeping it affordable, many users who might not otherwise consider a state-of-the art medical informatics system will be able to afford and benefit from Care4th(tm). So far, you have proven us right. In sites ranging from solo offices to the NIH, Care4th(tm) is changing the way health care providers manage their clinical information.

New in Version 3.1

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* Retains and archives inactive medications automatically

* Supports duplicate drugs and diagnoses (after a suitable  reminder) for tracking of recurrent events

* Transfers deleted diagnoses to the history section  automatically (at your option)

* New Quick Search items allow instant access to the three commonest database searches, plus all new search engine interface for custom searching. Labels, reports, lists, and exporting to disk are fully implemented. Double-click access to 'found' records is supported.

* Assign medications to a certain 'class' such as penicillin, sulfas, aminoglycoside, ACE inhibitor. A patient can then be defined as allergic to a given class, and you will be alerted to an allergy if any of those drugs are entered in that patientUs record! Avoids need to enter numerous drug allergies where one class would suffice.

* Progress Notes now feature a special Display Prompt. When you tab to this prompt, Care4th(tm) presents  pop-up window of pre-written choices (created by you, of course) any of which you may select with a click! You might have lists of physical findings for an organ system exam, selected medications (e.g. NSAIDs), several "impression" paragraphs for common disease notes, or any other list of choices. You can now create progress notes which are fully individualized, include both standard prompts (the contents of which you may delete, type over, or retain), Display Prompts, and pre-entered text. This feature must be experienced to appreciate its value to busy practitioners. Do you really still need a transcriptionist? Many users do not, or at least have cut their needs dramatically, with better notes, to boot.

We also do pictures - store images with progress notes! Computerize your practice, not just your office.

Care4th(tm) for Macintosh(r) is a product of Med4th Systems, Ltd. For more information, contact us at: 716 East Carlisle Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53217 (414) 963-1985 Voice and Fax e-mail: 76703.765@compuserve.com


StereoGraphics & Sense8 Virtual Reality Solution
San Jose, CA -- September 23,1992 -- StereoGraphics Corporation, the world's leading supplier of true three-dimensional electronic stereoscopic display products, today announced that it will offer its CrystalEYES VR bundled with WorldToolKit from Sense8 Corporation, Sausalito, CA.

CrystalEYES VR is a stereo 3D viewer and head-tracking system that permits users to view and interact with three-dimensional spatial information on a workstation monitor. WorldToolKit is a software toolkit that enables a developer to rapidly build real-time graphics simulations and virtual-reality (VR) applications.

The announcement was made at Virtual Reality 1992, held at the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California, Sept. 23-25. CrystalEYES VR and WorldToolKit are being demonstrated in the StereoGraphics booth, #501 and the Sense8 booth, #402.

"StereoGraphics and Sense8 offer developers the top VR software and hardware solutions at the best possible price, demonstrating that the best strategic alliances are formed by the market leaders. This is most important to developers in the dynamic VR industry, where the best solution tools are now available to help them meet market demand," said Wil Cochran, StereoGraphics' vice president of sales and marketing.

"The combination of WorldToolKit with CrystalEYES VR enables developers to build powerful virtual world applications with high-resolution, full-color stereoscopic images," said Tom Coull, president of Sense8. "WorldToolKit has been accepted as the application programmer's interface (API) of choice for both monitor-based and immersive virtual reality systems."

CrystalEYES VR systems produce a true 3-D image on projection screens and computer monitors. The patented CrystalEYES eyewear alternate left and right images at 120 frames per second, thereby creating true flicker-free, full-color depth perception. Additionally, the stereo image interacts via an ultrasound head-tracking device creating six degrees of freedom. The viewer interacts with the image through head movements while viewing in true 3-D, creating a startling visual experience.

CrystalEYES VR is also available in a version that permits total immersion in an environment of the user's choice. He can participate with or without others during the experience, as displayed at Siggraph '92 by the CAVE, a high-resolution virtual reality experience created by The University of Chicago in collaboration with StereoGraphics.

WorldToolKit is a set of C functions that enables a developer to rapidly build real-time graphics simulations. Its elegant design makes interactive, three-dimensional graphics applications easy to prototype while providing the functionality required to build complex applications. A key feature of WorldToolKit is its hardware-independence. For example, source code written for the PC will compile on the Silicon Graphics SkyWriter. This support for cross-platform development gives a WorldToolKit developer significant flexibility and expandability.

Availability and Pricing. The bundled products are available now directly through StereoGraphics and Sense8. Customers will receive a 15% discount off the regular list price of both products. The bundled products are initially available on Silicon Graphics Indigo workstations for $7900.

Sense8 Corporation was incorporated in January of 1990 as a software company dedicated to providing affordable real-time 3D graphics for the interactive visualization and simulation of data, designs, concepts, and physical systems. Sense8's product, WorldToolKit, was born out of the desire to provide a powerful yet easy-to-use software system accessible to a wide range of users. WorldToolKit is available directly from Sense8 as well as from a worldwide network of distributors in the U.S., Japan, the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, and Finland. Sense8 can be reached at 4000 Bridgeway, Suite 101, Sausalito, CA 94965. Tel: 415/331-6318, Fax: 415/331-9148.

StereoGraphics Corp., founded in 1980 and now the world's leading manufacturer of true stereo viewing systems, invented and developed the market for modern electro-stereoscopic displays. CrystalEYES VR workstation-based products as well as its complete line of compatible stereo large-screen projection and stereo video camera system products are available directly from the company. Due to its capability and reasonable price, the CrystalEYES VR stereo viewing system has been accepted as breakthrough hardware technology for virtual reality viewing. StereoGraphics is located at 2171 East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901, phone 415/4594500, Fax 415/459-3020.


Digital Soup Sound Professional Sound Editing
October 9, 1992 -- Brattleboro, VT -- Digital Soup Inc. has released new sound editing software for PCs equipped with sound boards and running Microsoft Windows.

Priced at $99, Digital Soup Sound Professional allows uers to edit and mix as many as 16 tracks of imported sound files or sounds recorded from CD, microphone, or any player device that can interface with their sound board.

The editor can import and export Window's standard WAV files for use with other applications and is an OLE server.

Users can choose a wide variety of sound effects: fade-in, fade-out, modulate, compress, reverse, repeat, delay and more. They can also view and modify the frequency content of their sound with Digital Soup's 3D Spectral Analysis and its four-band parametric equalizer.

While offering conventional editing functions such as cut, paste, copy, and delete, Digital Soup's editor also offers non-descructive formula-based editing. Formula-based editing decreases editing time and allows users to do "what-if" auditioning of effects.

"We've created a tool that combines ease of use with all the power of high-end editing systems," said Geoff Chappell, President of Digital Soup. "We're committed to making multimedia editing tools accessible to everyone by creating products that are easy-to-use, affordable and powerful."

Digital Soup Sound Professional is shipped with an audio CD of 100 professionally produced sound clips from The Hollywood Edge. Thousands of other Hollywood Edge sound clips are distributed by Digital Soup.

A $5 working demo of the Digital Soup Sound Professional is available.

Digital Soup's Sound Professional requires a 386 or 486 based CPU, Windows 3.1, a pointing device, a sound board and at least 2MB of memory. At least 5MB of free disk space is also recommended.

Digital Soup, PO Box 1340, Brattleboro, VT 05302

802-254-7356, fax: 802-254-6812


Data Sync Engineering Support BBS Available
Data Sync Engineering has announced a new support BBS system now on-line. A free XDASM demo is now available for downloading with a demo version of Cross-32 soon to be available as well. XDASM is their Universal Cross-disassembler.

Existing customer support is provided by allowing access to their database containing all of the latest CPU tables.

The BBS number is: 717-424-6754   (1200/2400, N, 8, 1)

Data Sync Engineering

PO Box 146

East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Phone: 717-421-1977, Fax: 717-421-9095


Pixound Lets you Listen to Graphics
Hologramophone Research Inc. in conjunction with Cilantro Computing Services Inc. announces the release of Pixound for the IBM. This is the innovative, highly acclaimed multimedia program that has received rave reviews on the Amiga.

Now You Can LISTEN TO GRAPHICS on Your IBM PC!

Pixound is a musical screen interpreter that utilizes MIDI sound synthesis. It allows you to load any graphic and then discover the unique, complex and often beautiful music which is locked into the compositional details of color and form. By translating the red, green and blue content of each pixel into chords (built on any of 60 scales), this sophiticated program actually enables you to listen to graphics. You might choose to listen to one of the famous artworks, fractals or screen generators included, or discover the musical fingerprint of your own art by importing TIFF or PCX files from either your favorite paint program or scanner.

Your options are incredible with Pixound. If you desire, you can simply select "Autoplay" and allow the program to automatically browse through the graphic, playing the music assocated with the colors under the pointer. Of if you prefer, you can control the areas you listen to by scanning the graphic using your mouse. For still more musical variety, you can change the colors of any graphic to produce new sounds.

Novice musicians and computer users, even young children will effortlessly explore the basics of music theory as they easily vary pitch, harmony, orchestration, rhythm and modes. The novice will be thrilled to make real music and the virtuoso will be challenged. Serious musicians will appreciate the recording function, which allows them to save melodic and harmonic sequences for use in other music programs. Pixound has been used by world renowned msuicans in live performances, from avant garde to rock. Pixound will please any user, from the doodler to the professional. Enjoy!

System Requirements: IBM compatible PC, mouse, EGA/VGA monitor

Strongly Recommended: MIDI interface, Roland compatible sound module.

Cost is $79 from:

Cilantro Computing Services Inc

2277 West Highway 36, Suite 224, St. Paul, MN 55113

612-636-5777


AutoImport V2.1 Data Translation Utility
NORCROSS, GA. September 30, 1992 -- Spalding Software Inc. today announces the availability of version 2.1 of AutoImport, it's popular data translation utility. AutoImport offers quick, easy, and accurate data translation between mainframe and PC software applications, completely eliminating data compatibility problems. It supports Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Quattro, dBase and many other file formats. AutoImport translates only the data selected by the user, and unlike other data translation utilities, it can handle unwanted control characters, commas, percent signs, dates, and other symbols.

New in this version is the capability to include formulas such as @SUM, @AVG and @COUNT when translating a report into a spreadsheet. Version 2.1 also allows selected heading information to be repeated on each output line for easier data identification in the target program.

AutoImport is completely PC based. It works with any ordinary report file downloaded as a disk file via any host-to-PC file transfer, terminal emulation program, or network connection. AutoImport can also work with other PC applications such as accounting programs. And, for PC applications that cannot "print to disk", AutoImport includes a Printer Interceptor TSR program that automatically captures printed output to disk for translation into the desired format.

AutoImport is simple to learn and use. It utilizes a familiar "Lotus-like" menu structure and command set. Its visual interface and point-and-pick operation allows the user to see what they are doing at all times. Once the desired data is selected from the screen, the "mask" can be saved for repeated use. Subsequent translations can be further automated by incorporating masks into batch files or PC menu systems.

AutoImport retails for $189 for a single user version. It is also fully network compatible. It requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible, DOS 2.1 or higher, and 400K of available RAM. AutoImport is available from leading software dealers or Spalding Software Inc.

Spalding Software Inc. is also the developer of ProRep, a productivity measurement program, and OpRep, an operations reporting program. They are located at 154 Technology Parkway, Suite 250, Norcross, GA 30092. Phone (404) 449-1634, FAX (404) 449-0052.


Oce Graphics Reduces G5242-PS Printer Prices
Oce Graphics USA Inc has announced new pricing on the G5242-PS printer line. Effective immediately, the new pricing is:

   G5242-PS,  8MB RAM.......... $ 9,990

   G5242-PS, 12MB RAM..........  10,990

   G5242-PS, 16MB RAM..........  13,990

For more information, you can contact the company at 385 Ravendale Dr, PO Box 7169, Mountain View, CA 94039-7169; phone 415-964-7900, Fax: 415-961-6152


PPC Programmable Protocol Converter
Victor, NY. Have you ever tried to interconnect two incompatible pieces of computer equipment and wished that you had a "box" which would make them communicate? Have you ever come across an expensive device which outputs data in a format which is almost but not quite what you need, but the manufacturer is inaccessible, reluctant to modify it, or has gone bust? Have you ever been asked to produce a custom protocol converter, only to find that the quantity involved is too small to make it profitable? If you answered yes to any of these questions then the PPC Programmable Protocol Converter from The Saelig Company of Victor, NY (716-425-3753; fax 716-425-3835) is for you! It can solve all of the above problems - and many more. You simply connect a PC or a dumb terminal and type-in a Pascal or Basic program. If you are familiar with elementary software concepts, the learning curve is almost nil. For the most common PPC applications, the program is surprisingly small.

The PPC Programmable Protocol Convertor is a unique device that supports the rapid construction of customized protocol convertors and other datacomms devices. Using easy-to-use Basic or full-featured Pascal, home-grown applications such as custom file converters, device emulators, and evne CNC language modification are rapidly achieved.

A number of ready-made routines are supplied, including drivers for CAD/CAM devices and a sophisticated 50-user 3-modem dail-back program too. Programming from an ordinary PC, up to 20 programs can be downloaded and stored in EEPROM at once on the PPC. The basic device comes with two RS232 ports (four optional). Other options include real-time clock, 16-bit analog I/O, and memomry cards.

The PPC is not only a great learning tool for general datacomms problem solving, it is also an excellent vehicle for value-added OEM resellers to profitably produce professional-looking customized devices even in low volumes.

The PPC is available from stock at $699.00 each.

The Saelig Company, 1193 Moseley Rd, Victor, NY 14564


ICA-90 Turns PC into an I2C Bus Monitor
Victor, NY -- Finding out what's happening on an I2C bus has always been a challenge in the past. Was it a Send problem, a Receive problem, or what? Now those difficulties can disappear by turning your PC-compatible computer in to an I2C bus monitor with the ICA-90. "Clip" it on to the bus, and you can immediately find out what's really going on. The unique ICA-90, already popular in Europe, now comes with software to make bus monitoring a snap. The ICA-90 is an ISA half-length card, which supports the full 2-wire I2C (Inter-I.C.) protocol. Based on the Philips PCD8584 I2C bus controller, it requires an 8 MHz 286 or faster computer to transparently monitor and display bus activity. Recommended by Philips/Signetics (Europe), and currently being evaluated by Signetics USA, the ICA-90 can also be used as a bus controller. All I2C functions are software controllable via a library of routines supplied, including data transmission mode and clock speed. The ICA-90 can work as an I2C master or a slave in receiver and transmitter operations. Both polled and interrupt-driven modes can be supported, making programming in popular languages easy. Convenient external +5V power for devices is also available on the 9-way D-socket which carries the I2C bidirectional Serial Data (SDA) and Serial Clock (SCL) lines.

The ICA-90 adds inexpensive PC computing power to any I2C system and offers an attractive alternative to using a microcontroller. ICA-90's are already in use for setup and control of I2C systems, automatic computer monitor setup, frequency control of radio-based telecom links, development systems, data collection, instrumentation and chemical plant control, production line test of I2C-based equipment, etc.

The ICA-90 includes software in C and TurboBASIC, instruction manual and the I2C adapter card, and is available from stock at $299.

The Saelig Company, 1193 Moseley Rd, Victor, NY 14564

716-425-3753


GCAT Credit-Card Sizec PC Compatible Controller
Victor, NY -- GCAT from DSP Design, the first commercially available credit-card sized PC compatible is now available from The Saelig Company. Measuring just 3.4" x 2.6" the card packs more functionality than you would believe possible from a board this size, and will be of interest to anyone who has previously been restricted by size, weight or power consumption restraints.

At the heart of this remarkable product is the 14MHz F8680 PC/Chip processor from Chips & Technologies - a high integration 16-bit CPU that offers performance that compares favorably with the Intel 80286 or 80386SX. It has graphics hardware built in and will drive a CGA LCD screen or CRT without using additional boards. The serial port is fully COM1 hardware compatible (can optionally be configured as RS485), and the board has 1MB of DRAM and a 512K ROM disk capability as standard features. With DOS and BIOS installed there is still about 400KB of application space left for diskless applications.

Additionally, the GCAT has an on-board speaker, calendar clock, and negative voltage generator for LCD screens. A PCMCIA memory card interface is included so that removable memory media can be used without the need for disk drives. This is configured to accept up to 256KB of SRAM and 256KB of Flash EEPROM, and all these memory types can co-exist simultaneously if the application demands it.

One of the most important GCAT features is its surprisingly low power consumption. Under normal conditions, the board consumes about 73ma from a single 5v rail. However, in suspend mode, the consumption drops below 600ua (300ua with 3v supply).

Expansion to any I/O is via PCbus, so off-the-shelf I/O can be used if required. A GCAT Development System is available, enabling users to program the GCAT easily, and to use standard I/O cards. The Development System combines dedicated Prototyping and Peripheral boards with a variety of I/O connectors and a floppy disk drive. The aim of the system is to encourage the developer to use the prototyping board to create custom I/O in the same footprint as the GCAT, so that they stack together to form a very compatct PC-compatible controller.

The GCATPB Peripheral Board contains the floppy disk controller, IDE hard disk controller, bi-directional parallel port configured as a Centronics port, and a second serial port that can be configured to RS485 (2 or 4 wire). A major part of the Peripheral Card is the inclusion of a 6 channel 12-bit plus sign A/D convertor (National Semiconductor LM12458). This means you can store readings into a built-in FIFO and read when ready, rather than regularly having to return to the A/D convertor to read each channel individually (a process that MS-DOS does not excel at). With a 10us conversion time and alarm limits programmable on each channel, this data acquisition unit is a very powerful tool.

The GCAT product range has been well thought out to meet the specific needs of the OEM user and gives more power per square inch than any other solution in the PC world. GCAT is the latest in a long line of state-of-the-art microcontroller and high-integration PC-compatible Eurocards that DSP Design has produced over the last ten years. The highly integrated GCAT has many potential applications from palmtop personal computers to embedded controllers in medical equipment and portable instruments. It is available from stock at $799.

The Saelig Company, 1193 Moseley Rd, Victor, NY 14564

716-425-3753


PGC Case Graphics Enhanced Version
October 5, 1992 -- Pacific Gold Coast, Corp. announced today the release of a new Enhanced Version of PGC CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) Graphics. The new version has been substantially improved since the first introduction of Version 1.0 in April, 1992. Some of the features included in the Enhanced Version are:

Quicker Editing -- the ability to move and update symbol objects, connections, and associated labels simultaneously, combining several editing steps in one command.

Style Selections -- three levels of Style Selection for Icons and Font Selection for text are available at the System level, the Graph level, and the Item (Icon) level.

Define Image Size -- the size of a graph can be set and updated; print scaling and screen scrolling options for over-sized graphs are available.

Portable Tools -- to place the Tools where convenient or to tuck them away (off the screen).

PGC Case Graphics provides multiple design tools in the software and information systems development process. It supports most standard system design and analysis tools such as Data Flow Daigram, Object-Oriented Analysis (Entity-Relationship Diagram), Structure Chart and Data Structure Diagram. It also supports System Flow Chart and Program Flow Chart. For presentation purposes, there are numerous symbol objects for generating management presentation graphs. There are also several convenient drawing tools and symbols for the design of Windows applications. It can present the overall picture while saving details in lower level exploded (Child Diagrams).

PGC Case Graphcis is a Microsoft Windows 3.x and IBM OS/2 2.0 application. It allows multiple documents (graphs) interface and multiple instances (projects). Graphs can also be exported for use in other Windows applications.  The suggested retail price for this package is $149.95 plus shipping and handling.

Pacific Gold Coast, 15 Glen St, Suite 201, Glen Cove, NY 11542

516-759-3011, fax 516-759-3014


VACCINE 5.0 Anti-Virus Toolkit
Vaccine 5.0

The Personal Computer Anti-Virus Toolkit

In Brief

The newly released VACCINE 5.0, from the Davidsohn Group, provides protection from stealth viruses. VACCINE can detect stealth viruses which attack the boot sector of the hard disk. VACCINE also detects known viruses by scanning for the viruses in files and in memory. In addition, it can detect changes in a file by making an image fingerprint (or checksum) of any file on the computer.

The VACCINE memory resident program (only 21K maximum) constantly monitors all activities on a computer; it notifies the user of suspicious activity, and intercepts programs before execution, to check for infections. Options include boot sector protection and an automatic boot-sector check of newly installed floppy disks.

VACCINE operates on IBM or compatible computers, running DOS 3.0 or above. Networks supported.

Stealth Virus Protection

A stealth virus actively seeks to conceal itself from discovery or defend itself against attempts to analyze or remove them. Stealth techniques include self-encryption, redirection of disk reads, and alteration of disk directory data.

VACCINE 5.0 employs a proprietary scheme for detecting stealth viruses which attack the boot sectors on the hard disk. This scheme includes modifications of the hard disk boot area enabling VACCINE to detect any changes made to the boot area even when a stealth virus is active in memory. The original boot areas of the hard disk are recovered by VACCINE, allowing for restoration when a virus is detected.

Memory Efficient

The VACCINE memory resident program is memory efficient. The program provides a set of options, to allow the user to decide which operations should be monitored and prevented. The program will load only the amount of memory required to perform the selected options. The basic program (with all options disabled) requires only 9K of memory. The program will still only require 21K of memory, with all options enabled.

Optional featues include: disabling all write operations, disabling disk format, boot sector protection, automatic boot-sector check for newly installed floppy diskettes, prevent other memory resident programs, program interception and scan.

Transparent Operation

VACCINE is designed to operate completely transparently. It will not tamper with existing operations or interfere with the normal operation being run. No action will be taken to delete or modify an existing program without verification from the user.

Detecting Infections

VACCINE allows the user to scan files on specific drives and directories. The user will specify the extension names of files to be included in the scan. VACCINE will recognize any extension name, or allow the user to scan all files.

Virus Update

Updated virus definitions are provided free for one year for purchases before January 1993. Updates can be obtained from the VACCINE Bulletin Board Service, or from the Davidsohn Group virus definition update disk service.

The Davidsohn Group, 20 Exchange Place, New York, NY 10005

212-422-4100, 800-999-6031, fax: 212-422-1953


O'Reilly Distributed Computing Environment Books
O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (DCE) SERIES

Sebastopol, CA -- October 12, 1992 -- The Distributed Computing Environment (DCE) from the Open Software Foundation (OSF) has engendered a growing demand, throughout the computer field and the general business world, for explanations of the technology and what it can accomplish. O'Reilly & Associates, publishers of the Nutshell Handbooks and the definitive X Windows System series, are meeting this need through a new series of books on DCE.

Two have just been published: UNDERSTANDING DCE and GUIDE TO WRITING DCE APPLICATIONS. For 1993, subject to market demand, we are planning books on system administration and advanced programming topics.

"O'Reilly & Associates is making a major publishing commitment to this emerging technology," said the series' editor Andy Oram. "The series will grow along with the readership -- as the applications become more ambitious and complex, we will keep pace with books that programmers, administrators, and users can rely upon."

UNDERSTANDING DCE

Understanding DCE is a technical and conceptual overview of DCE for all whose lives may be affected by this new technology: purchasers, programmers, technical managers, sales and marketing staff, and computer system administrators. People in direct contact with DCE will find this book an almost indispendable preparation for the more narrowly-focused vendor documentation, as well as the books that follow in the O'Reilly series.

The book emerged from a collaboration between O'Reilly & Associates and three writers from Digital Equipment Corporation: Ward Rosenberry, who led their DCE documentation project; David Kenney, who intensively studied DCE and wrote significant sections of the guides; and Gerry Fisher, a software technical writing supervisor in the distributed-computing area.

Understanding DCE is organized into three parts. The first part examines the architecture and components of DCE, showing how each component contributes to the overall goals. The second part presents general configuration and management considerations that new DCE administrators have to face, including the problems of mapping their configuration to the needs of their organization, and dividing responsibilities among different administrative staff. The final part includes a sample DCE application, answers to common questions from new users, and other subsidiary materials.

FOR PROGRAMMERS: GUIDE TO WRITING DCE APPLICATIONS

For programmers who are considering DCE applications, O'Reilly has publihsed GUIDE TO WRITING DCE APPLICATIONS by John Shirley. Like Understanding DCE, this book was developed in a cooperative effort between Digital and O'Reilly. It features small, working applications, and a careful step-by-step introduction to concepts, so that programmers new to DCE can start writing real servers and clients.

"The programmer writing her first DCE application will find this book the perfect resource," sadi Oram. "The idea is to get the programmer up and running with working examples of client/server applications, and to provide a comprehensive model for the development of distributed applications."

DCE's GOALS

The expectations behind for DCE have always been ambitious. Its overall goal is to tie computers together throughout a network, allowing people and entire organizations to share their data, programs, and processing power. DCE promises to make applications more portable and extendible than existing site-specific or commercial solutions. In particular, it offers the major features assocated with Network File System (NFS) and the other Open Network Computing (ONC) offerings developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. But DCE's features go much further than those on ONC, and its design offers more potential for use across different operating systems.

It is too early to evaluate the claims being made for DCE. But the wide range of organizations promising to support it - including Digital Equipment Corporation, Groupe Bull, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Unix System Laboratories, and many smaller companies -- indicate that it will be an important and commonly used technology within the next few years. Certainly, the public needs to learn more about DCE's intended role in information processing, and about its performance at actual installed sites.

Some of the specific features offered by DCE include: a single file system that embraces computers throughout an organization; network-wide security; dynamic location of application servers; development tools supporting the creation of distributed applications; and automatic time synchronization across multiple hosts and networks.

DCE offers some very new models for programming and administration requiring an investment of study even for people familiar with other forms of distributed processing. The goal of O'Reilly & Associates here, as with all of our books, is to put more power into the hands of the users by offering clear explanations of both the tools and the concepts behind them.

WHO O'REILLY & ASSOCIATES ARE

O'Reilly & Associates is recognized worldwide for its definitive books on UNIX and the X Window System. Working closely with developers of new technologies, O'Reilly's editors are "computer people" who use the software they write about. The company's planning and review cycles link together authors, computer vendors, and technical experts throughout the industry, in a creative collaboration that mirrors the strengths of the "open systems" philosophy itself.

In 1993, O'Reilly has tentatively scheduled books on DCE administration, programming for personal computers, and programming for distributed commercial applications.

Understanding DCE

By Ward Rosenberry, David Kenney and Gerry Fisher

282 pages, ISBN 1-565592-004-X, $24.95

Guide to Writing DCE Applications

by John Shirley

266 pages, ISBN 1-56592-005-8, $24.95

O'Reilly & Associates, 103 Morris St, #A, Sebastopol, CA 95472

707-829-0515; Internet Email: brian@ora.com


WIRED Consumer Magazine for Digital Generation
San Francisco, CA, 5 October --- Wired USA, a San Francisco  company, announces the creation of _Wired_, the first consumer  magazine for the Digital Generation to track technology's  impact on all facets of the human condition.

Wired embodies the most powerful force affecting our culture  today: digital technology. It speaks of and for the Digital  Generation: the tens of millions who create and use digital  technology in ways that radically reshape our society. From the  arts to medicine, finance to feature films, the Digital  Generation is redefining our interaction with information and  with each other.

Wired tracks this emerging digital culture, from the sweeping  changes in business wrought by the personal computer to the  sub-cultures born of teenage hackers and multi-million-dollar  movies. Wired will be there to give context to this revolution;  the big view, the whole view, the human view.

Wired is a collaboration by some of best and brightest of the  Digital Generation. Wired's principals and staff are drawn from  key technology and techno-culture magazines. Wired's initial  financing comes from two of America's foremost digital  visionaries and entrepreneurs. And Wired's contributors are the  cream of writers covering technology from around the globe.

So What?

There are plenty of magazines addressing the technical aspects  of computers. Wired is not one of them.  Wired readers appreciate the power of chips, switches and  screens but want a perspective that rises above those details to  the "so-what"of digital technology. Wired delivers the "so- what."It's technically advanced, broadly informed, and out on the  edge - but centered on how people really create, use and are  affected by digital technology.

"If Rolling Stone covered music the way computer magazines  cover the information society, it would be full of stories about  amps and wah-wah pedals,"said Louis Rossetto, Editor-in-Chief  and co-publisher of Wired.

"Wired's main focus is not boxes, but the people, companies and  ideas creating the Digital Revolution - and how information  technology is affecting business, culture and society at large."

Paul Saffo, a fellow at the Institute for the Future in Menlo  Park, has called Wired "Vanity Fair for Propeller Heads."

We can live with that. What Wired most assuredly is not is  another boring computer magazine. Wired is quick, smart and  literate. In any given issue of Wired, one could expect to find  stories about:

----The entertainment industry's fascination with new forms of  media, with interviews and profiles of such figures as Francis  Ford Coppola, Madonna or Todd Rundgren;

----An analysis of the current war between cable, phone, media,  and computer companies over the right to deliver information to  your home;

----News, reviews, and criticism about innovations in technology,  including Personal Digital Assistants, interactive home  entertainment systems, and on-line networks;

----An insider's view of how the world's most successful  technology companies - from giants like Sony and Apple to  startups like Voyager and Go - flourish or fail; and

----Conversations with industry figures like Steve Jobs, Bill  Gates and George Lucas, whose applications and visions are  redefining the concept of work and play in a digital world.

Backed by Technology

Two of the most highly-regarded visionaries/entrepreneurs in  the computer business have provided the initial investment for  Wired: Nicholas Negroponte, director of the pioneering MIT Media  Lab, and Charlie Jackson, founder of Silicon Beach, a legendary  imaging, games and hypermedia tools software company.

"In my 25 years on the faculty of MIT I've never run into  anything so timely, so interesting," Negroponte said.

"I invested because the computer magazines put me to  sleep,"Jackson said. "We need a way-cool magazine like Wired to  stimluate our thinking and help us understand what all these  new and exciting technologies mean to us."

Louis Rossetto, former editor of the now legendary Electric  Word magazine and editorial director of Media Nederland, will  serve as Editor-in-Chief/Publisher. Jane Metcalfe, formerly  marketing director of Electric Word, is President and Co- publisher. Kevin Kelly, former editor and publisher of the  seminal Whole Earth Review, is Executive Editor. And John  Battelle, former senior writer at MacWEEK and correspondent  for the LA Times, is Managing Editor.

Wired's list of contributors are some of the best writers on  technology and culture today, including: John Perry Barlow  (author and co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation),  Stewart Brand (founder of the Whole Earth Review), Fred Davis  (former Editor-in-Chief of MacUser), Linda Jacobson (former  managing editor of EQ), John Markoff (New York Times), Gina  Smith (PC Magazine columnist) and science fiction author and  journalist Bruce Sterling.

In addition, Wired will draw on the insights and talents of an  editorial "brain trust"comprised of this field's most astute  observers. These include: John Evans (NewsCorp.),  Nat Goldhaber  (CEO, Kaleida), Mitch Kapor (founder of Lotus), Michael Rogers  (Newsweek), Paul Saffo (Institute for the Future) and  Michael  Schrage (LA Times columnist).

In addition to its unique editorial angle, Wired is using digital  technology to re-invent what a magazine is supposed to look  like. Full color throughout, Wired is designed by John Plunkett,  an award-winning designer and partner in the design firm  Plunkett & Kuhr. Wired features a hot, young, unconventional  design, reflecting the magazine's radical approach to digital  technology.

Wired will start as a bimonthly, eventually becoming a monthly.  The first issue of Wired will premier at Macworld (5 January  1993 in San Francisco), and at the Consumer Electronics Show  (7 January in Las Vegas). The initial print run for the premier  issue will be 175,000 copies. Wired will be available on  newsstands for $4.95, subscriptions are $20.

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New Catalog Avail. from Tom Snyder Productions
Tom Snyder Productions has a new catalog available!

Presenting our brand-new catalog, hot off the press! It's packed with real answers for schools - software, multimedia, and even in-service training. Here are some highlights:

* The Great Solar System Rescue videodisc package. Don't miss our new best-seller and its sequel, The Great Ocean Rescue (shipping in November). Pages 4-5.

* Fizz & Martina. Our smash-hit math video series comes to grades 1 and 2. For grades 3-6, there's a brand new volume of Fizz & Martina's inspired lunacy - and a Spanish version too! Page 10.

* Chronos. The ultimate time line system for the age of multimedia. Go wild! Page 18.

* Two new Decisions, Decisions titles: Prejudice and Substance Abuse (based on the award winning S.M.A.R.T. Choices). Pages 24-25.

* Mapping the World by Heart is taking the geography world by storm. Page 20.

* On the Campaign Trail '92. Our award-winning simulation, updated for Election '92. Page 25.

* Reading Magic Library in a deluxe Macintosh version, complete with sound input, a writing module, and movie-making with QuickTime. A brand new title too! Page 28.

* Coming soon to a city near you! Our full-day staff development seminars walk educators through the process of integrating new technologies into teaching. They're practical, inspirational, and they're filling up fast. Page 47.

So take a moment to relax, browse through our catalog, and find out what we've been up to. And if you have any questions, please just give us a call at 1-800-342-0236.

By the way, As of October 4th, the new address is: 80 Coolidge Hill Rd, Watertown, MA 02172-2817


Object Linking & Embedding Programmer's Ref.
Object Linking and Embedding Programmer's Reference, Version 1

Redmond, WA--October 9, 1992--Microsoft Press announced today the publication of OBJECT LINKING AND EMBEDDING PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE, the first full documentation for Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) in Microsoft Windows. This new book details the Windows 3.0 and 3.1 application programming interface (API) for experienced Windows programmers developing or considering developing Windows-based OLE applications.

Object Linking and Embedding is a powerful way to extend the functionality of Windows-based applications--no application is complete without it. Objects created in different applications graphs, spreadsheets, bitmaps, charts, drawings, and sound annotation--can be combined into one document. Rather than switching among different applications to edit the objects, users can look at everything in the context of a single document and edit by simply selecting the "object of interest," which in turn calls forward the appropriate application.

OBJECT LINKING AND EMBEDDING PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE--part of the Microsoft Press Programmer's Reference Library--is both a tutorial and the application programming interface reference for OLE. The first half of the book lays the foundation for programming with OLE, explaining how to implement OLE into client and server applications. The second half is a comprehensive and detailed reference to such topics as callback functions and data structures, dynamic link library (DLL) functions, the registration database, and error codes. Other topics include:

* An explanation of OLE

* Special considerations for OLE applications

* The user interface that supports OLE

* How to document OLE applications for end users

* How to test an OLE application

A helpful glossary defines the terms that are specific to OLE, and a comprehensive index helps readers quickly find information on any OLE programming topic.

Other titles in the Programmer's Reference Library from Microsoft Press include Microsoft Windows 3.1 Guide to Programming, Microsoft Windows 3.1 Programming Tools, the four-volume Microsoft Windows 3.1 Programmer's Reference set, Microsoft Windows for Pen Computing, the two-volume Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface, the three-volume Microsoft Windows Multimedia Programmer's Reference, the Microsoft Mouse Programmer's Reference, and the forthcoming Microsoft Excel 4 Software Development Kit and The GUI Guide.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Tides ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Concise Guide to Windows for Workgroups

Instant Answers to Windows for Workgroups Questions

Now there's a fast and easy way to get up and running with the networking version of the Microsoft Windows operating system. Microsoft Press introduces CONCISE GUIDE TO WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS--a handy reference designed for computer users who don't have time to read a full-length book.

Well-known computer book author Kris Jamsa delivers instant answers to questions about Windows for Workgroups--addressing everything from installation to customization in this handy guide. Readers will quickly discover how to:

* Communicate and share data on a network--with or without a

  file server

* Exchange messages and information among workgroup members

  with a click of a mouse

* Manage connections between computers, display directory

  listings, and perform essential file operations with the

  File Manager

* Control printer sharing and output with the Print Manager

* Schedule meetings, appointments, and project milestones

  using Schedule+

* View and control connections to the computer with Net Watcher

* Communicate and send documents to others in the workgroup

  with Mail

* Use Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) to share information

  with workgroup members and have the information updated

  automatically

* Customize workspace for optimum performance according to

  hardware needs and personal preference

Each topic is organized for easy access, procedures and options are clearly listed, and screen elements are labeled for quick identification. A comprehensive index leads readers quickly to information on any topic in the book. CONCISE GUIDE TO WINDOWS FOR WORKGROUPS is the ideal computerside reference for beginning to intermediate users of the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system.

Kris Jamsa is the author of more than 40 computer books covering a wide range of topics. His other tides from Microsoft Press include Concise Guide to Microsoft Windows 3.1; MS-DOS Batch Files: Microsoft Quick Reference; MS-DOS QBasic: Microsoft Quick Reference, and Microsoft C:Secrets, Shortcuts, and Solutions.

Other titles in the Microsoft Press Concise Guide series include Concise Guide to Microsoft Works for Windows and Concise Guide to MS-DOS 5, both by JoAnne Woodcock.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Tides ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


NEC Intros READY Systems Family of Low-Cost PCs
Boxorough, Massachusetts, October 5,1992--Entering the growing small and home business PC market, NEC Technologies, Inc. today introduced the Ready family of low cost, high function personal computers. The company also announced it would widen its existing PC distribution network by selling Ready systems through mass merchandisers, thereby serving more mainstream consumers.

Designed for small and home business users, the family of Ready systems consists of one 386-based and two 486-based systems--the Ready 325 system, the Ready 425 system, and the Ready 433 system--that "plug-and-work" for instant user productivity. Further stressing the "plug-and-work" philosophy, NEC includes an impressive suite of pre-loaded software with each Ready system, including small business accounting, on-line information service, anti-virus, and integrated business application software. All Ready systems are also equipped with an integrated data/fax modem and fax software that enables users to fax from within applications.

To ensure that Ready systems are easy to use for even the most novice PC users, all systems include: an easy-to-follow setup video; a "Getting Started" on-line tutorial; NEC Desktop by Peter Norton, which makes Windows even easier to use; automatic fax registration; and NEC's ReadyRemote service, for dial-in technical support through the Ready system modem.

"Ready systems have been designed to maximize customer satisfaction, especially for those users who require a reliable system that is also easy to use," said Denny Lane, director of desktop marketing at NEC Technologies. "Ready systems allow users to spend less time figuring out the system and more time actually running their business."

Outstanding Graphics Performance For Low-Cost PCs

Ready systems offer outstanding graphics capability, most notably no wait-state video and, on the 486-based Ready systems, 24-bit true color. These graphics features have previously not been available on low-cost PCs.

Comparable PCs usually have one or more wait states for video throughput, which slows down video performance as the video "waits its turn." Ready systems' No Wait State Video Provides faster video throughput, eliminating wait states for improved Windows performance.

To display images with photograph-like qualities, the 486-based Ready 425 and 433 systems support 24-bit True Color applications in 640 x 480 resolution with 16.8 million colors--as many colors as the eye can detect. 24-bit True Color positions Ready systems at the forefront of technology in the low-cost PC market, accommodating existing and future True Color multimedia applications such as picture databases, presentation graphics, and desktop photo editing.

Service and Support: NEC's Ready Remote Service

In addition to a one-year, on-site limited warranty and unlimited use of a toll-free Ready support telephone hotline, NEC also offers ReadyRemote service, a unique remote assistance program through which NEC support technicians trouble-shoot and problem-solve using the modem included with each Ready system.

If a user's question can't be quickly answered via a phone call, the user simply inserts the "Remote Support" disk and re-starts the system. An NEC Customer Support technician can then dial into the user's system, view the user's screen, take control of the system, and solve the problem.

"Maximizing customer satisfaction and support was the primary goal of the Ready system design. Other manufacturers have begun to include remote programs with their PCs, but these programs benefit only those users who have invested in a modem. Since NEC's Ready systems include a modem, all customers may take advantage of ReadyRemote service," added Lane.

To ensure the highest level of system security, the user has complete control over access to the system. NEC can only dial into the system when the emergency diskette is used. Once communication is terminated, it cannot be restored until the diskette is re-booted by the customer.

All The Software A Small Business Needs

In addition to Microsoft Windows 3.1 and MS-DOS 5.0, all Ready systems ship with an extensive array of easy to use application software, including:

** NEC Desktop by Peter Norton and Norton AntiVirus--NEC Desktop by Peter Norton uses the Norton Desktop 2.0 shell and makes Windows easier to use. Norton AntiVirus, the leading virus detection package, protects Ready system users from costly data losses and system down time.

** Prodigy (U.S. only)--Enables users of Ready systems to access a world of on-line information and services to which small business users would ordinarily not have access.

** PFS: WindowWorks--This popular program features seven integrated applications, including word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics and label maker. To provide small business users with tools they need to make their business more successful, Spinnaker Software, developer of PFS: WindowWorks, has worked with NEC to provide 24 customized small business templates, ranging from proforma balance sheets to purchase orders, with each Ready system. Built into PFS: WindowWorks is Delrina WinFax, which allows Ready system users to send faxes as easily as printing a document.

** Quicken (486 based systems only)--The leading small business accounting package, complete with an introductory offer for users within the United States, of two free months of electronic checking.

The Ready 325, 425 and 433: Hardware Features

Designed with three ISA expansion slots and industry standard SIMMs, all Ready systems are easily expandable and upgradable, thereby protecting a user's investment should computing needs increase or technologies advance.

All Ready PCs include dual diskette drives and a high capacity IDE hard disk drive. The 386-based Ready 325 system includes 2 MB of RAM (expandable to 20 MB) and a 120 MB hard disk drive (HDD), while the 486-based Ready 425 system and Ready 433 system includes an OverDrive socket, 4 MB of RAM (expandable to 64 MB), and a 170 MB HDD.

A 14-inch .28 dot pitch, 1024 x 768 non-interleaved Ready Monitor is also available for all Ready systems.

Pricing and Distribution Information

Ready systems are available immediately from mass merchandisers which include Lechmere and BrandsMart, and NEC's extensive nationwide network of resellers, and are expected to sell at the following prices:

Ready 325           less than $1,199

Ready 425           less than $1,599

Ready 433           less than $1,999

Ready 1024 Monitor  less than $  399

NEC Technologies Inc

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading supplier of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync FG monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express system products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1414 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719

508-264-8000


Central Point Introduces PC Tools 8.0
BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 5, 1992--Central Point Software, Inc. today announced PC Tools 8.0, a major release of the industry's most popular and comprehensive utilities software product. It adds an integrated, desktop environment plus complete anti-virus protection and a powerful memory optimizer. PC Tools 8.0 also includes Central Point Backup 8.0, which now supports SCSI tape drives.

PC Tools 8.0 was designed to respond to major industry trends. It benefits from active involvement with existing users who contributed over 30,000 suggestions for new features and enhancements. The product includes a suite of new features to support increased network operation, growing memory demands and portable computing needs, as well as provide protection against the acute security risks posed by the spread of computer viruses.

"PC Tools 8.0 can make everyday computing safer, simpler and faster for the tens of millions of DOS users. The new version provides these compelling benefits in one, easy-to-use desktop with integrated access to the most complete set of award-winning utilities available anywhere," said Chuck Boesenberg, president and CEO of Central Point Software. "According to the Software Publisher's Association, PC Tools has the largest installed base in the industry, with over three million copies sold. These users told us they wanted comprehensive utilities, integrated and easy to use, customizable for organizational settings and optimized for mobile professionals. Version 8.0 is a direct response to these requests."

PC Tools 8.0 incorporates more than 100 new features and enhancements, including: improved data recovery, and remote computing and communications features; an integrated program scheduler; a defragmenter for high-capacity drives; expanded FileFix functionality; a disk editor and Emergency Disk; and an improved, easy installation process. It also includes a range of new features to support computing in large corporations.

"The real benefit we find with PC Tools 8.0 is that it provides a single, tightly-integrated, fully-customizable tool that addresses a broad range of needs across the company," said Craig Teahen, microcomputer manager at Akzo Coatings. "Not only do our users have access to any tool they might need, but the standard interface makes training and support easier and more cost effective than if we had a mixed bag of specialized tools from several vendors."

New Features Make PC Tools the Most Comprehensive Utilities Solution

Newly added features to PC Tools make it the most comprehensive utilities offering available. Those features include:

** A new Desktop provides a consistent, Windows-like environment through which users can access all their applications and files, as well as all PC Tools features. An integrated scheduler gives users a single tool with which to schedule PC Tools' programs, as well as other DOS applications, such as spreadsheets and word processors. The task switcher lets users load a set of programs, then move quickly and easily among them. The desktop provides full drag-and-drop functionality, including the ability to open files by dropping them on their application menu. The desktop also offers a full range of accessories, including notepads, database, calculators and more.

** Central Point Anti-Virus (CPAV), the industry's most comprehensive and award winning anti-virus utility, provides continuous virus detection, removal and prevention. CPAV now detects more than 1,300 viruses including boot sector, polymorphic (self-modifying) and stealth (self-concealing) viruses. It is the only and-virus product to clean mutation engine viruses. In addition, users can schedule virus scans, scan on-demand using drag and drop, and update virus signatures from a DOS-based network server.

** RAMBoost, a new memory optimizer, improves the memory utilization of existing memory managers. It does this by automatically loading device drivers and TSRs in upper memory, expanding the space available in conventional memory. With RAMBoost, users no longer need to use MS-DOS's DeviceHigh and LoadHigh commands or manually configure MS-DOS's upper-memory manager, EMM386.

** Central Point Backup now offers the industry's broadest support for tape backup devices, including support for SCSI tape drives, such as DAT and 8mm drives. New Tape Tools allow users to format, erase and retension tapes. Users can also now get a directory of files on the tape, as well as specific information about the tape. An improved scheduler permits more flexible scheduling of unattended backups.

Automatic, Simplified Use Benefits Many Users

Many of today's utilities users have a limited understanding of the intricacies of computers. PC Tools 8.0 offers these users a range of simplified and automatic operations to help manage their PCs.

"PC Tools' enhanced ease-of-use starts with a completely new, automated installation procedure, which guides users through the set-up process. As part of that process, users are prompted to make an Emergency Disk. The single-step process to install and use the Emergency Disk is insurance against system failure at some subsequent point," said Steven Weiss, director of product marketing for desktop products at Central Point Software.

"With other utilities packages, it's easy to put off emergency disk creation until you need it--and then, of course, it's too late. PC Tools users will never get into that bind," he added. The Emergency Disk contains comprehensive system information, including device drivers, and all necessary PC Tools' data recovery programs, enabling users to quickly recover their system software, application programs and data.

The integrated desktop provides a single, Windows-like environment to access any software, manage multiple applications using the new task switcher, transfer data among applications, and use customizable menus and function keys.

PC Tools Offers Organizations Easy Administration and Configuration

PC Tools 8.0 offers easy, network-wide configuration, installation and administration-- allowing system administrators to enforce organizational standards for the computing environment and reduce installation and life-cycle costs. The improvements include:

** Customized distribution disks and installation, allowing managers to produce disks with selected utilities in pre-configured formats.

** Configurable and password-protected menus and applications, giving administrators better management of access to special functions.

** Network installation in batch and interactive modes, for easy installation and administration of PC Tools from a network, as well as transparent management of software updates and changes.

Special Benefits for Portable PC Users

To serve the growing ranks of professionals who use both laptops and desktops, PC Tools offers a range of special features, including:

** Central Point Commute 2.0 for fast, easy remote computing. It makes it possible to run remote DOS or Windows sessions via modem without frustrating delays for screen updates. File transfers are easier, faster and more intuitive.

** DriveMap, a remote device mapper that enables remote drives and printers to appear as local resources, either on networks or on direct connections via parallel or serial connectors. DriveMap makes it easy to quickly move files between laptop and desktop computers. In addition, network users can establish peer-to-peer network drives without tying up remote workstations.

** Expanded telecommunications support, including ZMODEM and Kermit file transfer protocols.

Pricing and Availability

PC Tools 8.0 will be available in October for a suggested retail price of $179 through major software distributors and resellers in the U.S. and Canada. Current PC Tools users can order an upgrade to Version 8.0 directly from Central Point for a suggested retail price of $69.95. For the first time, users can also purchase their upgrades in the retail distribution channel. Customers in North America can call (800) 445-4208 to order an upgrade or request additional product information.

Central Point Software

15220 N. W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Customer Service  (503) 690-8090

Technical Support (503) 690-8080

              Fax (503) 690-8083


Gateway to Bundle PC Tools with Desktop Systems
BEAVERTON, ORE.--Oct. 5,1992--Central Point Software, Inc. and Gateway 2000 today announced an expanded OEM agreement in which Gateway will bundle a copy of Central Point's PC Tools Emergency Disk, Compress and RAMBoost programs, as well as virus detection and cleaning capabilities with every Gateway desktop personal computer distributed by Gateway.

As part of their "Cool Tools for DOS" promotion, Gateway, a leading direct sales supplier of desktop and portable computers, has teamed up with Central Point, a leading utility software vendor, to provide customers with the industry standard in data protection. Beginning in October, all Gateway desktop computers will be shipped with Central Point's Emergency Disk, Compress and RAMBoost applications pre-installed.

"We are in the business of making available the best value possible for our customers," said Ted Waitt, Gateway 2000 president and CEO. "By installing these Central Point programs onto every desktop we sell, we are maximizing customer value while reducing our support costs."

The programs to be included in this promotion are the same ones found in Central Point's newest release of PC Tools 8.0, also announced today. With the Emergency Disk, users can create their own personal emergency disk, which contains comprehensive system information and all necessary PC Tools' data recovery programs, including virus detection and cleaning.

Compress and RAMBoost also provide essential functions for data protection and computing productivity. Compress optimizes a user's hard disk performance by correcting file fragmentation and physically rearranging files on the disk, improving disk-access speed and increasing the chance of successful data recovery. RAMBoost improves the performance of an existing memory manager by loading device drivers and TSRs into upper memory. This capability expands the amount of space available in conventional memory, which allows users to work more quickly with larger applications.

"We are excited about our relationship with Gateway," said Charles M. Boesenberg, president and CEO of Central Point Software. "Not only are we able to work together to provide customers with an exceptional data protection value, but this relationship provides an immediate payback in support cost savings to Gateway's bottom line. This is definitely a win-win arrangement."

Central Point and Gateway are also working together to provide customers with additional offers. New Gateway owners will be able to take advantage of special pricing for the full PC Tools 8.0 program, as well as Central Point's Continuous Anti-Virus Protection (CAP) Service, which provides customers a series of four anti-virus updates to keep virus detection and cleaning capabilities as up to date as possible. Gateway will also offer Central Point Anti-Virus for Windows, Central Point Backup for Windows, Central Point Commute or the full PC Tools 8.0 program as optional value packages available to their computer purchasers.

An additional agreement recently signed by the two companies provides the bundling of the PC Tools Desktop accessories on all HandBook portable computers distributed by Gateway. "This underscores Central Point's commitment to the portable computing market," noted Boesenberg. "It is clear that portable computer sales have increased significantly in the last year, and our technology is perfectly suited to meet the increasing mobile needs of today's computer users."

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N. W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Customer Service  (503) 690-8090

Technical Support (503) 690-8080

              Fax (503) 690-8083


Central Point Backup with Adaptec I/O
Central Point Incorporates Adaptec's I/O Operating Environment into Central Point Backup

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 5,1992--Central Point Software, Inc. and Adaptec today announced that they have signed an agreement that provides Central Point with Adaptec's software I/O operating environment, consisting of the Advanced SCSI Programming Interface (ASPI) managers for DOS and Windows. As part of Central Point's concerted effort to provide the most complete range of device support in the backup business, the ASPI managers have been incorporated into Central Point Backup 8.0, which is included in the new release of Central Point's popular integrated utility package, PC Tools 8.0, also announced today.

Over the past few years, hard disk drives have become significantly larger, resulting in an increased volume of data stored by users. This has led to a growing demand for higher performance backup systems. As a result of this demand, sales of SCSI backup devices, such as DAT and 8mm tape drives, are growing at more than 55 percent, according to Michael L. Peterson, president of Peripheral Strategies, Inc.

In addition to Adaptec being a leading SCSI host adapter manufacturer, the company's ASPI technology has become an industry standard for communicating with virtually any SCSI device. ASPI acts as the necessary software interface between applications and the software I/O operating environment, enabling SCSI host adapters to communicate with a wide variety of peripherals. By incorporating Adaptec's ASPI technology into Central Point Backup, users are able to work quickly and easily with all Adaptec host adapters, including their 1510, 1520, 1540, 1640 and 1740 products.

"This is a strategic move for Central Point," said David Roux, senior vice president of marketing at Central Point. "In an effort to expand support for our customers, who are increasingly using more powerful computers and demanding higher performance backup systems, we chose to align ourselves with a company that not only understands the market, but also the associated challenges. This agreement is just one more indication that Central Point is embracing the standards for today's personal computer users."

"We are very pleased to have entered into an agreement with Central Point," said Greg Jones, director of marketing at Adaptec. "With increasing need for highly sophisticated backup applications, Central Point's support for SCSI technology combined with their user-friendly interface make an ideal solution for today's DOS and Windows users."

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows, and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N. W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Customer Service  (503) 690-8090

Technical Support (503) 690-8080

              Fax (503) 690-8083


D&H Joins Supra Distribution Team
ALBANY, OR, SEPT. 1992--The complete line of fax and data modems manufactured by Supra Corporation will be distributed nationally by D&H Distributing, under an agreement announced this month by the two companies.

"The addition of D&H is a key part of our strategy to make Supra products available to the broadest possible range of computer users," explained Jim Cady, Supra's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our new fax/data modems offer superior reliability and performance, but they are also priced within the budget of users at all levels. D&H will play a major role in bringing this leading edge technology to those users." D&H joins recently-signed national distributors Ingram Micro, Merisel, and COMSTOR, along with regional outlets, in carrying the Supra line.

Mark Greenwold, Director of Marketing for D&H, stated, "D&H is pleased to add the full line of Supra fax and data modems to our line. Supra's reputation for quality and state of the art technology will assure our resellers the ability to provide their customers with fax and data modems that will meet their needs. We look forward to a strong business relationship with Supra Corporation."

D&H will offer Supra's broad range of fax and data modems, including the recently released SupraFAXModem V.32bis. Early reviews have hailed this modem's 14,400 bps fax and data capability, small footprint, and under-$400 list price. Platform flexibility is also an important feature, with SupraFAXModems packaged for Macintosh, Windows, and DOS, as well as for stand-alone applications.

Recent surveys have named Harrisburg-based D&H Distributing as one of the most preferred national microcomputer distributors in the country. D&H maintains distribution hubs in Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Miami, and Baltimore/Washington D.C, and supports its customers with 24-hour technical support on all of its products through a toll-free 800 number. In addition, D&H boasts same day shipment 99% of the time on items ordered before 3:00 p.m. any business day.

Based in Albany, Oregon, Supra Corporation has been providing personal computer users with high-quality, low-cost peripherals since 1985. Their products have earned high marks with consumers for value and reliability, and have been recommended by respected sources ranging from PC Magazine and MacUser columnist John  Dvorak to the Berkeley Macintosh Users Group (BMUG).

Supra Corp, 7101 Supra Dr SW, Albany, OR 97321

503-967-2400, fax 503-967-2401


Interplay Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM
Interplay Productions Ships Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM for MS-DOS and MPC

Santa Ana, CA - September 4, 1992 - Interplay Productions is proud to announce the release of the latest version of the award-winning Battle Chess. Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM for MS-DOS and MPC.

Interplay's Battle Chess was first released in December 1988 and has since become a hit worldwide. It has won the title of Best Graphics Achievement from the Software Publishers Association. The game has been used over the years as an entertaining way to teach the complex game of chess.

The newest and most impressive version of Interplay's Battle Chess will not only offer the player the excitement of watching chess pieces come to life and battle for positioning on the checkered field, but also features a new 30-minute animated tutorial. Helpful play tactics and history of each character are humorously portrayed through the tutorial.

Watching the queen saunter across the marble tiles to slay the mighty knight with a flash of lightning and the wave of her royal hand offers the player a game intensity not yet found in any other chess game. Battle Chess offers CD audio music, character voices and battle sound effects as well as full sound board support for digitized sounds. Both the exquisite animation and wide range of character voices in the game will make Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM an experience in sights and sounds.

Baffle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM offers an opening library of 30,000 moves, ten levels of play and the ability to play against the computer or another player. Modem capability allows the player to complete against a friend.

Battle Chess and Battle Chess Enhanced CD-ROM can be purchased at most major software retailers nationwide or direct through Interplay Productions at 1-800-969-GAME.

Interplay Productions, 3710 S. Susan, #100, Santa Ana, CA 92704

714-545-9001, fax 714-549-5075


UNIX EXPO Sets Attendance/Exhibitor Records
(Fort Lee, NJ, Oct. 5) -- UNIX EXPO set standards as the premier event for UNIX and Open Systems computing. The ninth annual trade show and conference took place Sept. 22-24, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center with the largest event ever.

UNIX EXPO show officials announced that 310 exhibitors showcased their products and services for UNIX and Open Systems to 28,722 attendees, primarily corporate buyers on a show floor that covered 118,000 net sq. ft., of exhibit space at the Javits Center.

Show management also announced the 1993 dates for the show and conference. The Tenth Annual UNIX EXPO trade show will return to the Javits Convention Center, Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 21- 23, 1993.

Scores of important announcements of new products and alliances affirmed the importance of UNIX EXPO to the industry. Exhibitors making announcements included: Computer Associates, Digital Equipment Corporation, FourGen Software, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Ingres, Island Graphics, Motorola Computer Group, Neal Nelson & Associates, Non-Standard Logics, Open Software Foundation (OSF), SAS Institute, SCO, Tadpole Technologies, Visix, and Xerox/XSoft.

James A. Cannavino, vice president and general manager of personal systems at IBM Corporation, delivered the UNIX EXPO keynote on Tuesday. Mr. Cannavino outlined his vision of "The Expanding Universe of UNIX," in his address, describing the growth of UNIX as a viable platform for technical and commercial computing.

Don Berey, show manager for UNIX EXPO, said conference registration increased significantly for this year's event. The UNIX EXPO conference program consisted of 56 seminars, 15 tutorials, and two special plenary addresses.

In the first plenary, John Black, system architect of the U.S. West New Vector Group, discussed "Integrating UNIX into the Glass House." The chief executives of the two UNIX camps, David Tory of OSF and Roel Pieper of UNIX System Laboratories fielded questions on UNIX issues from two journalists in a session entitled, "UNIX: The New World Order."

UNIX EXPO was produced by Bruno Blenheim Inc. (BBI), a trade show management firm. The firm is part of the Blenheim Group PLC, an independent producer of conferences and exhibitions with more than 250 events worldwide. In addition to UNIX EXPO, BBI also produces the NetWorld shows in Dallas and Boston and the PC EXPO shows in New York and Chicago.

Bruno Blenheim

Fort Lee Executive Park, One Executive Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

800-829-3976,  201-346-1400,  fax: 201-346-1532


Presenta DM-2060 20 inch Non-Interlaced Monitor
Presenta Technologies Releases New 20" Non-Interlaced Monitor

Baldwin Park, California (Sept. 22, 1992), Presenta Technologies Corporation, manufacturer of high quality, high resolution monitors, announced today the release of the DM-2060, their new super VGA autoscan 20" non-interlaced monitor. With a maximum resolution of 1024x768 and a dot pitch of 0.31mm, the DM-2060 has scan rates of 30-60 KHz horizontal and 50-90 Hz vertical. List priced at $1795, the DM-2060's 20" screen, traditionally a CAD/CAM sized monitor, is priced nearer to the general public who are upgrading into larger 15" or 17" monitors for use in multimedia, CAD/CAM, or windows.

"Name recognition is our biggest stumbling block right now" says Todd Holley, Director of Product Promotions. "Our monitors are of equal, if not better, quality than our competitors' models like the ViewSonic 8, but people are used to buying name brands." To compete with this, Presenta has one of industries most aggressive pricing strategies around for large monitors and offers a 14 day customer satisfaction guaranty on all of their monitors. "We are trying to offer a good deal on a monitor while taking the consumers' risk out of trying a new monitor manufacturer."

Presenta's monitor line also includes models sized from 15" and 17" flat squares, to 28" and 33" super VGA monitors. These and Presenta's multimedia products, such as the PC-Video VGA (VN-04), a VGA to NTSC display adapter board, or the Postmouse, a pen based 6" x 6" digitizing tablet, round out their multimedia and CAD/CAM offering.

Presenta Technologies Corp

12806 Schabarum St, Unit F, Baldwin Park, CA 91706-6801

818-960-0420,  fax: 818-960-0430


America Online Membership Kit & Tour Guide
CHAPEL HILL, NC--Ventana Press announces the publication of The America Online Membership Kit & Tour Guide, with versions for Macintosh and PC. The Macintosh Edition, by Tom Lichty, and the PC Edition, by Tom Lichty and Kathy Parks, provide a unique opportunity for retail customers to discover the fastest-growing online service in the U.S. Fully authorized and endorsed by America Online, Inc., this official handbook is the first-ever comprehensive guide to this exciting, user-friendly service. The package includes operating software and an unprecedented ten hours of free sign-on time for new and current users alike, valued at over $65.

"America Online is the obvious choice for people who prefer the graphic user interface," observes Josef Woodman, president of Ventana Press. "This book is a testament to our expanding awareness of the importance of online resources, as well as our great delight in the service." The 400-page America Online Tour Guide escorts members through America Online's "countryside" with the flair and fun for which author Lichty has become known. Roadside attractions and points of interest are many, including electronic mail, interactive forums, software files, computing support, online classes, news, stock quotes and other information.

Tom Lichty has also written the popular Desktop Publishing With Word for Windows from Ventana Press. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Oregon's microcomputer program in Portland. Kathy Parks is a computer consultant and trainer who has written several computer application program manuals.

Ventana Press publishes books and other materials that help professionals become more productive. Recent bestsellers include The System 7 Book, Looking Good in Print, The Mac Shareware 500, and Voodoo DOS. All Ventana Press publications are available from bookstores, computer resellers, and from Ventana Press, P.O. Box 2468, Chapel Hill, NC 27515. Review copies are available upon request.

America Online, Inc., (NASDAQ symbol: AMER) based in Vienna, VA, is the leading independent provider of online services to consumers in the U.S. Services can be accessed from a broad range of personal computers using America Online's proprietary, icon-based windowing software. Founded in 1985, the company has established strategic alliances with a wide variety of leaders in the personal computer industry, including IBM, Tandy, Microsoft and Ventana Press.

The America Online Membership Kit & Tour Guide is 7 3/8" X 9 1/4", 400 pages, with accompanying America Online membership disk. Suggested retail price, $34.95. Mac Edition: ISBN 1-56604-0124; PC Edition: ISBN: 1-56604-025-6.

Ventana Press, PO Box 2468, Chapel Hill, NC 27515

919-942-0220,  fax: 919-942-1140


Maiden Financial Business Service Software
LET MFS SAVE TIME AND IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

With our new business service software, MFS makes tracking of financial records and billing data more accurate and efficient. Our software is designed to save time and improve productivity for home, office or business use via your IBM or compatible PC.

WE DESIGN QUALITY INTO OUR SOFTWARE SO QUALITY CAN BE PROJECTED IN YOUR BUSINESS:

Reports take only minutes instead of days. All business data input to your system is saved to disk quickly and can be backed up to diskette at any time. On-line help is always available. Maiden's software will also enable your business to provide clients with state-of-the-art statements and reports. Questions clients may have about their statements can be identified and answered via computer. Problems can be solved quickly and updated forms generated.

We will also provide friendly and responsive support regarding requests for information and customizations.

Product List:

INVOICER - Retail product billing.

CLIENT TRANSACTION SYSTEM - Revolving service billing.

WORK ORDER BILLING - Project service billing.

MAIL LIST MANAGER - Address list management.

ACCOUNT MANAGER - Checkbook and Accounting management.

BOTTOM LINE

Profitability, competitiveness, quality, and good customer service all contribute to bottom line costs. If your organization is considering financial bookkeeping and billing automation, please contact Maiden Financial Software. We bring you the best in business service software without a severe impact on your bottom line. Call toll-free 800-659-MAID (6243), or in MD 301-776-5828.

Maiden Financial Software, PO Box 5058, Laurel, MD 20726-5058


Hires Large Screen 3D Stereo Projection Systems
San Rafael, CA--September 29, 1992--StereoGraphic Corporation today announced a new family of 3D stereo large screen projection systems based on its patented CrystalEYES glasses. The glasses are combined with large screen projection systems manufactured for StereoGraphics by Electrohome, Ltd., Kitchener, Ontario, a world leader in projection technology.

StereoGraphics is the world's leading supplier of true three-dimensional electronic stereoscopic display products for scientific, business, medical, education, video and entertainment markets. The company's products are based on 13 granted patents and are the industry standard for true 3D viewing.

CrystalEYES is a lightweight stereo 3D eyewear system that permits users to view three-dimensional spatial information on computer monitors and large screen projection systems.

Three projection system models allow users to project 3D stereo images from a variety of sources -- workstations, PCs, live video and VCRs - onto screens from five to 25 feet. The units are microprocessor-based with optional 45-zone automatic convergence for the three lenses. Simple to set up and operate, the projectors feature on-screen menus and are controlled by an infrared remote keypad.

Wil Cochran, StereoGraphics' vice president of sales and marketing, said, "For the first time, stereo viewing on large screens is possible. Until now, it has been only available on PCs and workstations. Now a wide variety of images -- such as education, employee training, medical imaging, scientific visualization and molecular modeling, to name a few- can be projected in 3D stereo for large scale viewing by mass audiences."

"StereoGraphics is the industry leader in 3D stereo viewing," said Ed McGreehan, Electrohome's national accounts sales manager. ' Their successes in several key markets have encouraged us to jointly exploit significant market opportunities - entertainment, medical and video - as they move rapidly to 3D stereo."

Both companies noted the breadth of applications afforded by the combination of system elements. From training - where small processes or microscopic images can now be projected--in manufacturing, quality control medicine and law courts -- to entertainment, business conferences, computer training, simulation, molecular modeling and boardroom presentations.

The projection systems are integrated with the CrystalEYES eyewear and emitter, which require only a stereo-ready signal from the input source, whether workstation, PC, live video or VCR.

The projection systems automatically lock on any scan frequency from 15-85 KHz (70MHz bandwidth) and connect to inputs from video and data/graphics terminals. The microprocessor allows a user selection of up to 48 input sources. Memory also stores setup commands for brightness, contrast, convergence and picture size in conjunction with the input sources.

CrystalEYES systems produce a true 3D image on projection screens and computer monitors. The patented CrystalEYES eyewear alternate left and right images at 120 frames per second, thereby creating true flicker-free, full-color depth perception. Additionally, the CrystalEYES VR (virtual reality) product projects a stereo image interacting via an ultrasound head-tracking device creating six degrees of freedom. The viewer interacts with the image through head movements while viewing in true 3-D, creating a startling visual experience.

CrystalEYES VR is also available in a version that permits total immersion in an environment of the user's choice. He can participate with or without others during the experience, as displayed at Siggraph '92 by the CAVE, a high-resolution virtual reality experience created by The University of Chicago in collaboration with StereoGraphics. The CAVE experience was made possible through the use of CrystalEYES VR and StereoGraphics/Electrohome large screen projectors.

Availability, Pricing and installation. Three systems are available now directly through StereoGraphics at the following list prices: The StereoECP 2100(S) is $11,400; the StereoECP 3100(S) is $14,400; and the StereoECP 4100(S) is $21,400. The CrystalEYES eyewear and emitter are priced separately at $1,300.00. Retrofit kits are also available to convert existing projection systems to 3D stereo viewing.

Screens, installation and set-up is available through Electrohome factory-trained dealers nationwide. Installation is also available through other projection system dealers.

Stereo-ready computers compatible with StereoGraphics eyewear and projection systems include Silicon Graphics, the Sun 2GT and 10GT, the Hewlett-Packard Apollo models, Intergraph and Evans &  Sutherland. StereoGraphics also provides hardware solutions to convert most other computers and workstations (including Apple) to "stereo compatible."

Electrohome Ltd., a Canadian corporation founded in 1907, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of large screen projection systems. The company is focused on two business areas, broadcast communications in Canada and commercial electronics, with offices in Canada, the U.S. and England reaching over 40 countries worldwide. The projection systems operation manufactures and markets a complete line of large screen data/graphics and video projectors, and has been the industry pioneer since the introduction of the first monochrome projector in 1979 and the first single lens color projector in 1983. Electrohome is located in Kitchener, Ontario.

StereoGraphics Corp., founded in 1980 and now the world's leading manufacturer of true stereo viewing systems, invented and developed the market for modern electrostereoscopic displays. CrystalEYES workstation-based products as well as its complete line of compatible stereo large-screen projection and stereo video camera system products are available directly from the company. Due to its capability and reasonable price, the CrystalEYES stereo viewing system has been accepted as breakthrough hardware technology for stereo viewing. StereoGraphics is located at 2171 East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901, phone 415/459-4500, Fax 415/459-3020.


Gamma CAD Vantage Low Cost CAD for Windows
Gamma Software ships a CAD program for Windows at a price anyone can afford

Fort Collins, CO - October 15, 1992 - The first affordable CAD program for Windows is being shipped today by Gamma Software. CAD Vantage provides a wide range of functionality in an easy to use package. Designed with the user in mind, CAD Vantage is the only product of its kind in this price range, selling for a mere $25. CAD Vantage requires Windows 3.1 for operation.

Cad Vantage is an essential tool in such industries as:

  * Engineering

  * Architecture

  * Cartography

  * Interior Design

AND -- Cad Vantage is an asset for any organization which utilizes organizational diagrams, charts, graphs, illustrations and more. Its uses are limited only by one's imagination.

CAD Vantage 1.00

CAD Vantage is the first affordable CAD (Computer Aided Design) program for Windows. It provides a wide range of functionality in an easy to use package.

CAD Vantage allows you to create drawings of real world objects in two dimensions using their actual measurements. They can then be plotted at any scale you choose on any of the vast number of printers and plotters supported by Windows. The biggest advantage of using a computer to create these drawings over conventional hand methods is the ease with which a computer based drawing can be edited and then replotted at different scales.

CAD is used in many fields including: architecture, cartography, electronics and engineering. It can be used to create house plans, maps of all kinds, printed circuit diagrams, and any kind of graph, chart, diagram or illustration.

This program allows you to create drawings using 5 basic drawing elements. These elements are: lines, arcs, circles, points and text. You may enter exact coordinates for these elements, pick a position on the display or "snap" to a position on another element in the drawing. For example you can draw a line that starts exactly at the end of an existing line by selecting the "END" snap mode and then selecting the line you wish to snap to the end of.

Once these basic drawing elements are in your drawing you can edit them to your liking. They can be edited individually or as a group. The elements can be deleted, copied, scaled, rotated and their properties can be changed.

Many properties of the drawing elements can be specified. The line type (e.g. solid, dashed, dotted, etc.), line color and line width can be specified. Text properties include: font, size, color, angle and justification. Point type, color and size can also be set.

The drawing can be zoomed and panned to look at different parts in more detail. Zoom functions include: window, extents, previous and factor.

CAD Vantage is designed to be powerful and easy to use. The program contains on-line help to get you up and running as quickly as possible. A prompt area is displayed at the bottom of the window which instructs you how to perform each command. A status area displays pertinent program information at a glance. The program also employs easy to use visual dialog boxes.

Gamma Software can be reached at 800-747-9960 or 303-490-2928


Demo Package Available for LabVIEW for Windows
Demonstration Package Now Available for New LabVIEW for Windows

Free Demo Software Highlights How to Use Graphical Programming to Develop Virtual Instrumentation Applications Using Windows-based PCs

October 2, 1992 - Austin, TX - National Instruments announced today that a free demonstration package is available for the new LabVIEW for Windows graphical programming software. The demonstration package includes software and a guide that give the user a comprehensive look at the LabVIEW software but does not require previous knowledge of LabVIEW.

Based on the full-function version of LabVIEW, the LabVIEW tor Windows Demonstration Package describes fundamental LabVIEW concepts, gives an overview of the system, and guides the user through hands-on examples. In the first section, the user learns about LabVIEW and explores a completed virtual instrument (VI) program. In the second section, the user builds a VI from scratch. The third section contains a variety of examples demonstrating how LabVIEW addresses different application needs. The last section also describes the GPIB, VXI, and Instrument Driver VI libraries for controlling over 115 GPIB, VXI, and RS-232 instruments using the company's interface hardware; the Data Acquisition VI Library for controlling the company's PC plug-in data acquisition and signal conditioning hardware, and the Data Analysis Library for processing acquired data.

Availability and Requirements

The LabVIEW for Windows Demonstration Package is available now on 3.5 in. high-density diskettes. The package requires a 386/33 PC with a 387 coprocessor (486 recommended) running Microsoft Windows Version 3.1, 8M memory, and a VGA or Super VGA video adapter. The package is currently available in English.

For More Information

For more information, or to receive your tree LabVIEW for Windows Demonstration Package, please contact the company at 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, TX 78730-5039,(512) 794-0100. Call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488. Fax: (512) 794-8411.


PRODIGY Made Easy, Second Edition

by Pamela Kane

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of PRODIGY Made Easy. Second Edition, an outstanding, hands-on learning guide that helps users take full advantage of the new PRODIGY Service.

Pamela Kane covers the ins and outs of the new PRODIGY Service as well as all the latest additions. changes, and the value-added benefits, along with inside tips from PRODIGY pros.

Beginning PRODIGY users will discover simple instructions that will get them up and running on PRODIGY instantly, along with numerous illustrations and hands-on examples that will turn anyone into a confident and skillful user in no time. Beginning and experienced PRODIGY users alike will get the scoop on all the latest services including shopping, banking, playing games. getting weather reports, sports scores, airline tickets, car rentals, and much more.

In addition, readers will discover details on optional services available through Custom Choices, such as Strategic Investor; games like Rebel Space, Baseball Manager, and Fantasy Football; and access to INTERNET allowing users to send messages to as many as 10 million people. Readers will also discover new time-saving tips to get more for their money and their on-line time.

A thorough and easy-to-use guide, this is the first book to reach for after the software is out of the box.

$19.95              ISBN:  0-07-881840-0           304 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


RxVectory for Windows Raster-Vector Conversion
RxVECTORY FOR WINDOWS AUTOMATES RASTER-TO-VECTOR CONVERSION

Multiple editing features simplify document and image management

Atlanta (October 9, 1992) -- Expert Graphics has introduced RxVectory for Windows, an add-on utility for the AutoCAD for Windows Extension that provides automatic conversion of scanned images into AutoCAD vector format via intelligent raster-to-vector conversion.

RxVectory for Windows recognizes lines, arcs, circles and ellipses from scanned raster images stored in RLC, PCX, or TIFF formats and translates those images into AutoCAD's DXB vector file format or DXF format, which can be recognized by most computer-aided design programs. Most importantly, complex objects are treated as single graphics entities, not just as a series of small polylines, which greatly simplifies later editing, and reduces the size significantly.

Other features of RxVectory for Windows, which operates with most popular VGA boards, include special routines for processing tables and for eliminating gaps and breaks in the raster image. Image filtration can be used to simplify conversion to a recognized template (i.e., contour maps, etc." while region masking excludes user-defined areas. Furthermore, scanned images can be pixel edited, rotated and cleaned up before conversion, and can also be displayed with different scales, line thickness and rotation angle. Options include the ability to recognize only the outline of large areas (i.e., logos). Users can also predefine specific text data using standard AutoCAD fonts before vectorization.

The capabilities of the vectorization software allow engineering, manufacturing, surveying and architectural firms to transfer hard copies of maps, floor plans, P & ID drawings, schematics, mechanical assemblies, etc. to a CAD format for ease of storage or retrieval or for modification within AutoCAD or other popular CAD programs. For users with many drawings to convert, a batch mode can be used to perform conversion overnight.

"RxVectory for Windows can save substantial time and money for firms moving towards document management," said Darrell Knight, president of Expert Graphics. "It takes full advantage of the Windows environment to simplify editing and enhance ease-of-use."

Expert Graphics is best known for its RASTEREX series of high-resolution graphics processors and drawing and conversion software for the CAD and engineering markets. The release of RxVectory for Windows is a new strategic direction for the Atlanta-based firm. The firm is now emphasizing Windows-based document management software that can be used to build intelligent company-wide informational databases that incorporate images as well as text.

RxVectory for Windows requires a 386/486 computer with hard disk, mouse and Microsoft Windows 3.1. It can operate with any VGA or other graphics board. A 387 co-processor is recommended.

RxVectory for Windows retails for $1,995 and is available from RASTEREX dealers nationwide. A DOS version is also available for $1,995. Contact Expert Graphics for a demo diskette.

Expert Graphics

1908 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 2010, Atlanta, GA 30329

404-320-0800, 800-648-7249, fax 404-315-7645


Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Ogdensburg, New York--October 9, 1992--Crusadcrs of the Dark Savant, the much awaited sequel to Bane of the Cosmic Forge, was released today after two years of development for MS-DOS and compatible computers.

"Without question, the wait was worth it," says Norman Sirotek, president of Sir-tech Software. "Dark Savant the largest computer fantasy role playing game ever produced--over 300 hours."

Its predecessor, Bane of the Cosmic Forge, set a new standard in fantasy role playing and brought the Wizardry series back to the forefront of computer gaming. Cosmic Forge won many prestigious industry awards including Questbusters ' 1990 Best Quest of the Year and Best Fantasy Role Playing Adventure of the Year, Strategy Plus ' 1991 Best Game of the Year and Best Role Playing Game of the Year and Germany's Power Play Magazine gave Cosmic Forge the distinctive 1990 Power Play Award.

"We expect Crusaders to eclipse Bane," says Sirotek. "Not just in terms of awards or orders, but in all arenas."

What Calm Before The Storm?

At Sir-tech headquarters in Ogdensburg, New York, there has been no calm since Crusaders headed for production.

Doubling its staff and office space overnight, Sir-tech began around-the-clock production on the largest back order in the company's eleven-year history. Heading for six continents, Crusaders will be the most widely distributed of Sir-tech's products. Among others, Electronics Boutique, Babbage's, CompUSA, Waldensoftware, Intertan Canada and Software City will carry Crusaders of the Dark Savant in North America

And In the End There Were The Beginnings

Dark Savant, which takes place on the planet of Lost Guardia, offers players four different beginnings and multiple endgames (the number of which have not been released). Three of the beginnings are linked to end games in Bane of the Cosmic Forge. The fourth is available for players who haven't played Bane or have not finished the game.

"When players import their characters from Bane, they arrive on Lost Guardia less powerful than they were," says Brenda Garno, product development. "After all, this is a strange world with technology, creatures and an environment that these characters have never before known. Naturally, their previous niche in Bane couldn't begin to prepare them for the world they would encounter."

"On their trip to Lost Guardia the characters will lose some of their skills and spells and may even leave behind some of their items," says Garno. "It's impossible to say what any character will remember or bring into this world. It's different every single time."

Not only are their arrivals unique, parties begin the game in different regions depending on the path characters travelled in Bane and affect alliances with the different inhabitants on the planet. New parties for example, begin outside New City, a central meeting point on Guardia for generations.

More than the world of Lost Guardia, however, perhaps it is the blending of genres that is the most unique. Rooting itself in typical fantasy role playing traditions based on medieval plots and places, the Wizardry series began its evolution 11 years ago. Bane of the Cosmic Forge, released in 1990, alluded to a switch--a subtle hint that the player, but not the characters, understood--a gleaming radiant spaceship. Crusaders of the Dark Savant brings the series full circle and leaves no genre untouched. Here on Lost Guardia players will delight in the unusual aliens, their tales and their weapons. They'll travel the skies in a "silver bird," and still retain their medieval flavor.

It is this mix of today's political and global climate, the medieval traditions of the Wizardry series and unseen elements of science fiction blend to give Lost Guardia its unique world feel. "The combination of the alien weapons and travelers from other worlds really adds depth to Wizardry's traditionally medieval storyline," says Garno. "Once these two genres, fantasy and sci-fi meet, the player will get involved in the politics of the world. It's a new concept for computer role playing, and drawns the player in."

You're Not Alone

It's not long after a player's arrival on Lost Guardia that they discover they are not the only ones who came in search of the legendary Astral Dominae. There are the Umpani, a militant race of pachyderms and the T'Rang, repulsive spider-like creatures and no less militant. There is also the Dark Savant, a much-feared and enigmatic being.

The planet's natives, Gorns, Munk and Rattkin among them, have also joined in the search fearing that their own legends and the foretold destruction of the universe may be upon them.

"It is into this network that your party arrives," says Brenda Garno. "And every one of these groups is after the same goods and has the same goals as your party."

The Legend Continues

The legend of the Astral Dominae dates back to a prior millennium. It tells of a great artist and scientific genius, M. Phoonzang, and his discovery of some deep secret, rumored to regard the power of the universe and of life itself. He decided this secret was too powerful for anyone else to know, because if it could create a universe, it could destroy one as well. Phoonzang was faced with a choice: either destroy his discovery, his life 's work, or hide it in such a way that although it would still exist, it would not fall into unscrupulous hands. He opted for the latter option, knowing that a day might come when the secret could be safely revealed and the universe could ascend towards a new destiny. Such a day came sooner than he would have expected-with the disappearance of the Cosmic Forge, the story of Bane of the Cosmic Forge. Its disappearance caused the Cosmic Lords, who knew of Phoonzang's secret, to temporarily lose their ability to cloak the planet and to completely control the fate and destiny of the Universe.

In an unexpected occurrence far out in space, a Miner's ship, lost due to navigational malfunction, stumbled upon this small world, Guardia, which was uncharted on any map of the known galaxy. It wasn't long before word spread.

Continuous Journey

The player's arrival on Lost Guardia is only the beginning of a continuous journey, carried on from its predecessor Bane of the Cosmic Forge.

Unlike other fantasy role playing games, players enjoy a free form world that allows them to travel anywhere, explore anything and layout their adventure according to personal tastes and goals. There is no need to return to a castle, a king or some set location to "check in" for experience points, accomplishments and the like.

"Crusaders is very much a world in its own, and it allows players to form that world in their own way," says Brenda Garno. "For example there are literally dozens of places to sell off items you no longer want. You're not forced to go one way or another."

"The free form is even stronger in non-player character relations. It is the player and his or her characters who will make the enemies and the friends and bribe those in between."

If It Ain't Broken Don't Fix It

The award-winning gaming system in Bane of the Cosmic Forge brought the Wizardry series to new levels and garnered praise for its character development and interaction. This system remains true in Crusaders of the Dark Savant and has been extended and balanced for this new world.

Players will discover alien weapons, firearms and munitions and a unprecedented collection of arms, over 500 strong. Magic has been extended to seven power levels to take care of an even more powerful legion of villains. Characters may also learn personal skills, Firearms, Mind Control, Snake Speed among them.

Crusaders still sports the true to fantasy role playing modifiers, calculations, adventure, fighting modes, armor class and a phased combat system that places the emphasis on the mind and not arcade-like dexterity.

The Icing On The Cake, 256-VGA Graphics And Digitized Sound

It's a bird, it's a plane...no it's just a Helazoid

For the first time in the eleven-year history of Wizardry, players will see the trees, the sky above and watch the sun rise and set. Birds can be seen darting from branch to branch and on occasion the water is full with fish Wizardry supports 256-color VGA/MCGA resolution or 16-color EGA and is also backwardly compatible.

"It's is quite an accomplishment for the Wizardry series," says Norman Sirotek, president of Sir-tech. "Instead of a message that tells players what they see, they will actually see it in 256-color VGA."

Another first for the Wizardry series is 100% true point and click interface. Intuitive in nature, players can click a campfire to rest, a magnifying glass to search, a disk to save the game or a spell book to cast spells. A simple click onacharacter'sportraitdelivershisorhertraitsandstatistics. Although players may use a keyboard, a mouse is highly recommended.

"Even more than the graphics, it was the soundtrack and effects that awed me," says Lori Sears, sales and marketing manager. Written by Steve Miller, the baroque symphony is magnificently orchestrated on a Roland LAPC-1/MT32. Sound support and/or effects are also provided for Ad-Lib, Covox Voice/Sound Master, Sound Blaster or PC Speaker depending on the card's capabilities.

Hardware Support and Additional Features

Crusaders of the Dark Savant for MS/PC-DOS systems is currently available in North America, United Kingdom, Scandinavia, Austria, Germany, Australia, Singapore, China and Taiwan. The Amiga version is scheduled for release in early 1993, with the Macintosh version following shortly.

Crusaders of the Dark Savant must be installed on a hard drive, requires 6 megabytes of disk space and is available in 5.25" and 3.5" high-density disks. Dark Savant supports expanded memory and requires 577K (590,848 bytes) of free RAM and PC/MS-DOS 3.x or 5.0. A minimum configuration of a 286 16 MHz machine is recommended though Crusaders will run on lesser machines.

Sir-Tech Software Inc

PO Box 245, Ogdensburg Business Center, Suite 2E

Ogdensburg, NY 13669


Two PageMaker Conferences Planned for 1993
Two PageMaker Conferences Planned After 1992's Success

SEATTLE, WA - October 5, 1992 - After the success of this year's PageMaker Conference & Exhibition in Seattle, two conferences are planned for 1993.

BOSTON- March 22 & 23, 1993. The Marriot Long Wharf will be the site for a two-day conference focusing on tricks and techniques for PageMaker users.

SEATTLE- June 7-9, 1993. The Seattle Sheraton will again be the site for a three-day conference and Desktop Publishing Exhibition. After the overwhelming response to the 1992 conference, the expected exhibitors at the exhibition should top 45. The conference's focus will be tricks and techniques for PageMaker users.

PageMaker Conference & Exhibition

4021 Aurora Ave North, Seattle, WA 98103

206-633-3431, fax 206-633-0153


Practical Peripherals Adds Low-Cost Fax Modems
FIVE NEW, LOW-COST FAX MODEMS ADDED TO PRACTICAL PERIPHERALS' PRODUCT LINE

THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA -- Practical Peripherals introduces five new, low-cost fax modems for price-conscious PC users who want send/receive fax capabilities, error control, data compression and other features generally found only on more expensive modems.

Starting under $100, Practical's PM2400F series offers an affordable fax/data solution in three formats: the PM2400F internal modem lists for $99, the space-saving PM2400F Mini for $119 and the convenient PM2400F Pocket modem for $159.

Data transmission speeds of 2400bps are enhanced by V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression, implemented in the free Quick Link II (tm) communications software included with the modems.

PM2400F series users can send faxes at 9600bps and receive faxes at 4800bps. Faxes can be received in the background, leaving the computer free for other functions, or sent at night when rates are lowest.

"Even though our high-speed fax modems are best-sellers, we recognize that many users want lower-priced units. Technology now allows us to pack in more features than ever before, without sacrificing low prices," says Eric Seedman, Vice President, Sales.

The PM2400F internal fax modem is a half-card in size. The PM2400F MINI is a miniature stand-alone modem only 4" wide x 5" long x 1.1" tall with eight LEDs. The tiny PM2400F Pocket modem measures 2.25" wide x 3" deep x 1" tall, just large enough to house an RJ11 jack. It can be powered by either a rechargeable NiCad battery pack or an AC power adaptor.

The two new fax modems in Practical's PM2400EFX series support V.42 error control and V.42bis data compression in hardware for optimum throughput. These 2400bps modems can support DTE (computer to modem) speeds up to 19,200bps.

Although the PM2400EFX modems come with Quick Link II software, users can take advantage of their full data compression and error control capabilities with any communications software package.

The PM2400EFX series modems both send and receive faxes at 9600bps.

The PM2400EFXSA stand-alone model is a compact 5.5" wide x 10.5" long x 1.3" tall with eight LEDs and lists for $199, while PM2400EFX is a half-card listing at $189.

Fully compatible with the industry-standard Hayes AT command set, all five new fax modems feature full-duplex operation and automatic adaptive equalization, utilizing optimum line speed, data compression and error control for each connection.

The PM2400F, PM2400F Mini, PM2400EFX and PM2400EFXSA are scheduled to begin shipping in October, while the PM2400F Pocket will ship in November.

All products from Practical Peripherals are covered by a lifetime warranty and are made in the U.S.A. Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 6am to 11pm PST and from 8am to 4pm weekends by calling 805/496-7707. For on-line support, 24 hours a day, call Practical's BBS at 805/496-4445 or Practical's support forum on CompuServe (GO PPIFORUM).

A Hayes company, Practical Peripherals manufactures internal, external and pocket modems, printer buffers and other computer peripherals.

Practical Peripherals, 375 Conejo Ridge, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

805-497-4774


Data Junction for S-PLUS Data Conversion
Data Conversion Utility Now Available for S-PLUS

SEATTLE, Washington--October l, 1992--Statistical Sciences, Inc. (StatSci) today announced they have reached an agreement with Tools & Techniques, Inc. of Austin, Texas, to resell their data conversion software product, Data Junction. Currently the number one package in its category, Data Junction provides a logical pathway for data analysts and statisticians to move their often complex data sets between S-PLUS and many other commonly used data formats and popular software applications. These include ASCII, EBCDIC, various binaries, and IEEE Floating Point; different database formats such as Oracle, Informix, and dBase; as well as software applications including Excel (spreadsheets), SPSS, and SAS.

The Data Junction "hub and spoke" design lets users filter, edit, and convert scores of data files with ease. Each spoke is engineered to read and write a specific data format into and out of the hub. Via the central hub any file format can be converted to any other format through the spokes.

Once a data file has been brought into Data Junction, it can be manipulated and massaged with filter options to select specific data or change its layout. The user can also perform search/replace, case translations, and parsing on the data within a file. It is very helpful for "cleaning up" any structured data file.

Menu-driven, Data Junction is very easy to use. It also provides the capability to automate repetitive data conversion and translation tasks.

StatSci--Statistical Sciences, Inc. was founded in 1987 to market and support an enhanced and extended version of AT&T's S statistical language, as well as other data analysis and manipulation tools. StatSci also performs consulting, training, and contract research on next generation interactive statistical computing environments.

For More Information--Both Data Junction and S-PLUS are available for DOS and selected UNIX platforms. For further information or to place an order, please contact StatSci-- Sales: (800) 569-0123, Fax: (206) 283-8691, or UNIX Email: mktg@statsci.com.


ProWorks FLIPPER 6.0 Clipper Applic Graphics Lib
ProWorks Releases FLIPPER 6.0.

New Version Includes Virtual Memory System, Extended CAD Functionality, Expanded 3D Graphics.

(October 13, 1992) -- FLIPPER 6.0, a library designed to provide polished, professional-quality graphics for Clipper applications, is now available from ProWorks.

FLIPPER brings a CAD-like interface to the Clipper developer. Vector objects, such as circles, boxes, polylines and text all can be included in a drawing to create maps, room layouts and other CAD drawings.

New in FLIPPER 6.0 is a Virtual Memory system that lets you place many more data points in graphs and objects in CAD drawings. The number of data points is limited only by the amount of available XMS, EMS or disk memory.

FLIPPER's CAD functionality has been enhanced in version 6.0. New transformations have been added that let you scale, rotate, shear and mirror object groups or individual objects in your drawing. Many CAD functions have been reworked for improved speed and operation.

New graphing capabilities in FLIPPER 6.0 allow you to display data in both 2D and 3D. 3D charts can be rotated to any angle or elevation. Charts can display 3D bars, lines and areas, and information can be displayed as a topographic surface. In addition, 2D charts can exchange X and Y axes, so bars can be displayed horizontally.

Other new features include:

* PCX Rotation and Scaling

* Improved Color Printer Support:

  For HP 500C, PostScript printers

* Interrupt-Driven Event Handler:

  Combine CAD objects, menus, scroll bars, buttons and

  icons with all other FLIPPER functionality

FLIPPER gives you the power to create exactly the graphics needed for your application. Graphic objects can be selected with a mouse or keyboard, and linked to database records. FLIPPER is compatible with Clipper versions 5.0/5.01 and the Summer '87 version of Clipper.

Other FLIPPER features include:

* Many 2D and 3D graph types

* Autoscale axis, log scales

* Compatible with Blinker, Warplink, .RTLink

* PCX read/write

* Norton Guides Database

* Unlimited points on a graph

* 800x600 resolution available

* Auto detect CGA, EGA, VGA & Hercules

* Royalty-free

FLIPPER 6.0 is priced at $349, and comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.

ProWorks, P.O. Box 1635, Hermiston, OR 97838

Telephone (503) 567-1459.


SPA Hails Felonization Bill
October 9, 1992 (Washington, DC)--Congress has declared war on today's high tech pirates with passage of legislation to elevate commercial software piracy from a misdemeanor to a felony.

S. 893, The Software Copyright Protection Bill, was sponsored by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and originally passed the Senate on June 4th. The bill was shepherded in the House by Representative William Hughes (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration Subcommittee. It passed the House by voice vote the night of October 3rd, and late last night the Senate unanimously agreed to the House changes. S.893 now goes to the President to be signed into law. Passage of the bill has been a high priority of the Software Publishers Association (SPA).

The law defines commercial pirates as individuals who willfully copy software for commercial advantage or private financial gain. Prison terms of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 can now be imposed on persons convicted of infringing at least ten copies of a copyrighted software program or any combination of programs with a retail value greater than $2,500. Repeat offenses can include up to ten years' imprisonment. The law does not target the individual who makes a single copy of a program to use at home or to share with a friend.

"S. 893 protects software developers against criminals who steal and sell intellectual property on a commercial basis," says Senator Hatch. "The penalties it provides are on a par with those Congress enacted in 1982 to protect the motion picture and sound recording industries from commercial piracy."

"Pirates not only rob software companies of their hard-earned revenues, they steal jobs and economic opportunities from our communities," says Representative Hughes. "Their crimes hurt everyone from the young person who can't get an entry level job at a software store to the home computer user who is forced to pay higher software prices to make up for losses to thieves."

According to the SPA, piracy in the US alone cost the industry $2.4 billion in 1990. Worldwide losses that year are estimated between $10 billion and $12 billion.

In testimony before the House Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration, the SPA cited three principal reasons for the group's support of the bill. First, while the software industry is a vibrant and growing segment of the US economy, it is particularly vulnerable to piracy due to the unique nature of its products.

"We are the only industry that empowers each and every customer to act as his own manufacturing subsidiary," says SPA Executive Director Ken Wasch. "Anyone with a standard personal computer can make an unlimited number of identical, perfect copies of a program. This leaves us especially vulnerable to the most rapacious forms of commercial piracy."

Second, current misdemeanor criminal penalties and civil remedies are not adequate to deter professional pirates. Software pirates operate on a fly-by-night basis and are adept at avoiding legal process, avoiding discovery, hiding assets and simply vanishing when served with a civil complaint. A civil case seizure in California in 1991, for example, uncovered counterfeit software with a market value in excess of one million dollars. No civil damages were collected in the case, however, because the only business record discovered for the entire operation was a single spiral notebook.

Third, despite the economic impact of software piracy, federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have been reluctant to pursue cases.

"Let's face it," says Wasch, "it is very hard to persuade an overworked federal attorney to commit scarce public resources to a technical investigation that can only result in a misdemeanor conviction. With its felony penalties, S. 893 gives law enforcement the incentives it needs to battle software pirates."

The Software Publishers Association is the principal trade association of the personal computer software industry. Its more than 950 members represent the leading publishers in the business, consumer and education software markets. The SPA has offices in Washington, DC, and Paris, France.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600, fax: 202-223-8756


Shiva LanRover/E for NetWare & AppleTalk
Shiva Announces LanRover/E

Multi-port Remote Networking Servers for Enterprise-Wide Networks

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., October 12, 1992 -- Shiva Corporation today announced LanRover/E for NetWare and LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access, the first multi-port servers that provide transparent, cost-effective remote networking for PC and Macintosh users. Designed for enterprise networks, both LanRover/E models are available in four- and eight-port versions.

Shiva's new LanRover/E addresses the needs of mobile and home users for remote networking, an emerging, high-growth market according to Forrester Research and International Data Corp. LanRover/E is targeted at network and MIS managers faced with supporting increasing numbers of mobile and home users who want access to the corporate network with the same transparency, ease of use and efficiency they have at the office.

With LanRover/E, remote Macintosh users with AppleTalk Remote Access software or PC users running DOS or Windows and Shiva's client software can dial into their corporate network over standard telephone lines and take advantage of local-area network (LAN) resources such as electronic mail, file servers, databases and groupware, just as if they were a node on the network. Users don't need to leave their familiar desktop environment, whether it's DOS, Windows, or the Macintosh. Since remote users don't need to learn a new interface or complicated commands to use LAN resources, corporate training and support costs stay low.

"LanRover/E goes beyond workgroup solutions to address the remote networking needs of mission-critical, enterprise networks," said Dan Schwinn, Shiva president and founder. "MIS managers need products that offer scalability, centralized management and security. LanRover/E meets those needs and provides a platform for future multiprotocol environments," Schwinn commented.

Price/Performance

LanRover/E's dedicated, reliable hardware provides the lowest cost-per-port for enterprise networks. Available in four- and eight-port versions, LanRover/E allows either four or eight users to dial in simultaneously. Each port connects to a modem, which lets MIS managers take advantage of new modem technology and falling modem prices. In the eight-port configuration, the cost per port is only $375 (not including the cost of the external modem).

LanRover/E's powerful 16 MHz 68020 processor provides high-speed performance. Each RS-232 serial port can support up to 64Kbps connections.

Central Installation & Management

The LanRover/E unit comes with hardware so it can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack in the corporate wiring closet. It connects directly to either thick (10Base5), thin (10Base2) or twisted pair (10BaseT) Ethernet. LanRover/E is designed for high connection density, and with its standard "1U" rack form factor can provide 100 dial-in lines in a rack in less than two feet of vertical space.

LanRover/E includes Shiva Net Manager software, which provides central configuration and management from a PC or Macintosh anywhere on the network, even a remote computer. Multiple LanRover/Es can be managed and configured as a single, logical unit, making this solution easily scalable for enterprise networks. User names, passwords, and callback phone numbers can be stored in user list files, then downloaded simultaneously across the network to any number of LanRover/Es. Shiva Net Manager also allows software-only upgrades on LanRover/E; there's no need to change ROMs or disconnect LanRover/E from the network.

Security

To restrict unauthorized access to enterprise networks, security features include automatic callback, and individual user and administrator passwords. An activity log reports error conditions and keeps track of when a LanRover/E remote connection is attempted, established or disconnected. LanRover/E is also compatible with third party security devices that use hand-held tokens for maximum dial-in security.

LanRover/E for NetWare

LanRover/E for NetWare is the first remote networking server specifically designed for PC enterprise networks. Following in the footsteps of Shiva's award-winning NetModem/E, the LanRover/E provides Novell NetWare users with easy, intuitive and transparent dial-in access to their corporate LANs.

LanRover/E for NetWare includes client software that lets remote DOS and Windows users take advantage of network services such as electronic mail, client-server databases and groupware. The client comes with an unlimited site license. It also includes DOS and Windows versions of Shiva Net Manager for central management, administration and monitoring. Network managers can elect to use Novell NetWare Bindery or an internal LanRover/E table for user authentication.

LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access

The LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access (ARA) is a high-performance, multiport remote networking server for Macintosh and PowerBook computers running AppleTalk Remote Access software. Building on the technology of LanRover/L, Shiva's single-port, LocalTalk-based server, the new LanRover/E provides enterprisewide dial-in to Ethernet networks.

LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access supports a full implementation of the AppleTalk Remote Access Protocol (ARAP). It also supports Apple Computer's standard specification for ARA modem scripts (CCLs), which ensures compatibility with a broad range of modems and security systems.

LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access can mimic the bridging functionality of a Macintosh ARA server so that the remote Macintosh is an end node on the network; this approach requires minimal configuration and management. It can also function as a full AppleTalk router, creating a separate network for dial-in users; this approach improves dial-in performance on busy networks. LanRover/E for AppleTalk Remote Access also features configurable zone access privileges.

Future Plans

Shiva is working closely with Apple Computer, Novell, and the Internet Engineering Task Force (ETF) on the next generation of AppleTalk over PPP (Point to Point Protocol) and IPX over PPP, which will enable multi-protocol, cross-platform support in a single remote networking server. Future multi-protocol support for LanRover/E will include ARA, IPX, NetBEUI and TCP/IP.

Pricing and Availability

LanRover/E will be available in November 1992 directly from Shiva Corp. and from distributors and resellers worldwide. Suggested U.S. list price for LanRover/4E for AppleTalk Remote Access and LanRover/4E for NetWare is $1999. Suggested U.S. list price for LanRover/8E for AppleTalk Remote Access and LanRover/8E for NetWare is $2999.

Shiva Corporation Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation is a leading supplier of remote networking and internetworking products. Shiva was named 25th in the 1992 Inc. 500 listing of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies. Shiva Corporation is located at One Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142; telephone 617/252-6500 or 800/458-3550.


Shive Reduces FastPath LocalTalk-to-Etherenet
Shiva Reduces Price of FastPath 5 by 29 Percent

Cambridge, MA, October 12, 1992--Shiva Corporation, a leading vendor of remote networking and internetworking products, has reduced the U.S. list price of its FastPath 5 LocalTalk-to-Ethernet gateway from $2799 to $1999. The new price is effective immediately.

The price of the FastPath 5R, a rack-mount version of the FastPath 5, has also been lowered. The U.S. list price of the single-unit FastPath 5R has been reduced from $2799 to $1999, while the list price of the dual-unit FastPath 5R, which connects two LocalTalks and two Ethernets, has been reduced from $5399 to $3799.

"The new, lower price for the FastPath 5 makes LocalTalk-to-Ethernet networking even more accessible to a greater number of users at a lower cost. We're turning up the heat on competitors, while giving network managers a break," said Shiva product line manager Paul Gustafson.

About the FastPath 5

Shiva's FastPath 5 is the standard for LocalTalk-Ethernet networking, with over 50,000 units in the field. It is the fastest, most reliable LocalTalk-Ethernet gateway, and routes multiple protocols, including TCP/IP, DECnet, AppleTalk Phase 1 and 2, IPTalk and NFS. It includes Shiva Net Manager, network management software that lets users easily configure and centrally manage Shiva's FastPath 5, FastPath SR, NetModem/E, LanRover/L and LanRover/E. FastPath 5 also supports SNMP, for standards-based network management using tools like Sun Net Manager.

About the FastPath 5R

FastPath 5R is a rack-mount version of the FastPath 5, the leading AppleTalk-to-Ethernet gateway. Available in single or dual unit configurations, the new FastPath SR makes it easier to install and monitor FastPath 5 routers by putting them into 19 inch racks in the corporate wiring closet.

FastPath SR mounts one or two FastPath 5s in an enclosure that can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack, on the wall, or stacked on a table. The unit is highly reliable, and the ventilated enclosure provides very cool operation for one or two FastPath 5s without the need of a fan. The FastPath 5's CMOS logic and surface mount technology make it the most advanced and reliable AppleTalk router available.

FastPath SR's slim design--the unit is 1.72 inches tall--means that four FastPaths can fit into the space of one competitive gateway. This is an important consideration in a crowded rack environment.

Shiva Corporation

Founded in 1985, Shiva Corporation is a leading supplier of remote networking and internetworking products. Shiva was named 25th in the 1992 Inc. 500 listing of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Shiva Corporation is located at One Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA 02142; telephone 617/252-6500 or 800/458-3550.


NSSI Intelligent UPSs Introduced
NSSI INTRODUCES INTELLIGENT UPSs FOR WORKSTATIONs, PCs

New Models Complement NSSI s Power Back-up Strategy for Distributed Networks

SPECIAL TO NETWORLD, Oct. 13, 1992 - Network Security Systems, Inc., (NSSI) today introduced new workstation-based Intelligent Power Systems, the IPS/A.I. 300 and IPS/A.I. 450 models, which round out the IPS/A I. system product line for protecting and managing today's networks. As standalone systems, the IPS/A I. 300 and 450 models provide affordable power protection to critical workstations, database servers and bridges.

With the addition of LanSafe II software, network administrators can centrally manage, monitor, analyze and control the local and wide area power conditions that affect the network, reducing the risk of an unplanned shutdown. Unlike existing systems that only monitor uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) on servers, LanSafe II provides interactive management and control of power management devices on all key network components, including database and communications servers, bridges, critical workstations and file servers.

"Intelligent hardware and software working together is an element that is required in distributed network environments," says Bill Humphreys, president of NSSI. "NSSI will continually provide network systems solutions for today's distributed processing networks."

The Intelligent Power System product line includes an intelligent display panel with three-color lights showing green, yellow or red to automatically flag varying conditions of line voltage, load, battery and system test. The hardware's microprocessor-based circuitry permits local and remote system settings, collection and analysis of power data and two-way 9600 baud communications via a RS-232 port.

The IPS/A.I. 300 (210 watts), priced at $399, and the IPS/A.I. 450 (315 watts), priced at $549, are available now. These new models join the IPS/A I. 600 (480 watts) priced at $699, the IPS/A.I. 800 (640 watts) priced at $899 and the IPS/A.I. 1200 (960 watts) priced at $1299, which protect servers and communication devices. LanSafe II software for Novell networks is available for $135. The entire IPS/A.I. product line is warrantied for two full years with up to five years available.

NSSI's commitment to total customer satisfaction includes a 100 percent customer satisfaction 90-day product guarantee, express delivery service and express repair service.

NSSI is recognized as the leading market innovator in network power management. Working together, NSSI's Intelligent Power Systems and its power management software LanSafe II, enhance the reliability, integrity and productivity of networks. Its award-winning Intelligent Power Supply hardware and LanSafe management software support Novell, OS/2, Windows, Lan Server, Lan Manager, UNIX and other leading operating systems. For additional product information, contact NSSI at (800) 755-7078.

Network Security Systems, 9401 Waples St, San Diego, CA 92121

619-587-7950, 800-755-7078, fax: 619-552-9162


AutoIcon for Windows Speed-Up for AutoCAD
AUTOICON FOR WINDOWS GIVES AUTOCAD REALTIME PERFORMANCE

Utility also adds features to enhance editing, configurability

ATLANTA (October 9, 1992) -- Expert Graphics has introduced AutoIcon for Windows, a utility that substantially speeds up the popular AutoCAD for Windows Extension and provides real-time panning and zooming.

AutoIcon for Windows takes full advantage of the Microsoft Windows graphic environment, including drop-down menus, icons and movable child windows. AutoIcon also includes numerous features to make editing easier within popular computer-aided design programs, including "bird's-eye-view," "magnified cursor" and customizable pop-up icons. In fact, the entire user interface is highly configurable.

"Bird's-eye-view" is a child window that provides an overview of the entire image when the user has zoomed into a portion of it. 'Magnified cursor' provides an enhanced view of the immediate area around the cursor. And the customizable pop-up icons include on-screen help that reference the icon to AutoCAD commands.

"The AutoCAD for Windows Extension has received excellent reviews, but many have complained about its relative lack of performance. In fact, informal tests by PC Magazine (May 12, 1992) indicated it took four times as long to re-draw the famous AutoCAD fire hose nozzle than the DOS version," said Darrell Knight, president of Expert Graphics. "AutoIcon for Windows enhances performance so much that users can pan and zoom in real time, substantially increasing productivity. For example, the nozzle can be drawn 25 times faster with AutoIcon for Windows than the regular DOS Version."

The release of AutoIcon for Windows marks a new strategic direction for the Atlanta-based company. Previously, Expert Graphics focused on the high-end graphics board market -- especially in the engineering market -- but is broadening its appeal with a range of graphics software products based on the Windows graphic environment.

AutoIcon for Windows is compatible with both Windows 3.0 and 3.1. It requires a RASTEREX graphics board or any graphics board that supports the Texas Instruments TIGA interface -- normally any board based on the Tl 34010 or Tl 34020 graphics processors. These include Hercules, Number 9 GXi, Artist XJS, NDI Volante and similar boards.

AutoIcon for Windows retails for $595, and is available from RASTEREX dealers nationwide. Upgrade pricing is available for existing RASTEREX users. Site licensing is also available.

Expert Graphics

1908 Cliff Valley Way, Suite 2010, Atlanta, GA 30329

404-320-0800, 800-648-7249, fax 404-315-7645


Data Pro Adds PC Accounts Payable
Data Pro announces the addition of PC Accounts Payable to its family of fund accounting software packages. These packages share an eleven year heritage of meedng the speciflc needs of not-for-profit organizations and governmental agencies.

The PC packages, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, were developed in FoxPro for exceptional speed and an advanced text based graphical user interface. The Windows-style interface is familiar to most PC users and is applied consistently across the Data Pro modules to create a comfortable, intuitive work environment. All PC packages can be used on a stand-alone PC or on any of the major LANs.

Features include posting to multiple fiscal periods, context sensitive Help Guide, multiple fiscal periods open simultaneously, user-defined heading codes, allows up to 99 organizations, full budget functioning, complete reporting and many others. Additionally, a formatter is included that allows an unlimited number of user-deflned financial statements and makes them as easy to use as a spreadsheet.

Data Pro is an independent software firm and IBM Business Partner providing not-for-profit organizations with system software applications, upgrades and consultation services. Over the past eleven years, Data Pro has provided the highest level of expertise in the IBM System/36 and AS/400 software arena. Current mid-range applications include Membership, United Way Campaign, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Funds Development.

Data Pro, PO Box 457, Plainwell, MI 49080

616-685-9214


Central Point All-out Attack on Computer Viruses
Central Point Launches All-out Attack on Computer Viruses With Products, Services and Technologies for the PC Enterprise

Continuous Virus Management Initiative Combines Products, Technologies and Support Services to Protect NetWare Networks

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Central Point Software, Inc., a leader in the PC and Macintosh utilities market, today introduced a sweeping series of products, technologies and support services aimed at eliminating computer viruses. Announced today, Continuous Virus Management, Central Point's enterprise-wide virus protection strategy, includes products, services and technologies that provide scalable, transparent and centrally managed virus protection.

To provide this comprehensive level of support for virus protection, Central Point also launched a new group, Network and Security Products, whose primary mission is to provide products and solutions for network administrators and MIS managers. This new group builds on Central Point's experience and leadership in the PC utilities market and will extend Central Point's product family to include network-wide utilities for virus, storage and security management.

"Virus protection is now mandatory for networked computing environments," said Srivats Sampath, director of product marketing, Network and Security Products at Central Point. "Networks are high-risk virus sites. By delivering anti-virus products and services that reach across desktop platforms and multiple-server networks, Central Point is the first to provide integrated virus prevention and protection that is scalable, transparent and centrally managed for the entire PC enterprise."

Anti-Virus Products for the PC Enterprise

The new group's first move was to introduce today a comprehensive set of anti-virus products and services, including protection for Novell networks--which is critically needed for the PC enterprise. Today's product announcements are as follows:

** Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare ($1,199). This new anti-virus NLM provides integrated virus protection for the PC enterprise. Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare protects Novell NetWare networks, with advanced virus protection for servers and desktops, and centralized administration and reporting of virus activities. Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare includes a five-user license of Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS and Central Point Anti-Virus for Macintosh. Additional client licenses may be purchased singly or in sets.

** Central Point Anti-Virus Version 1.4 for DOS ($129). This latest version of Central Point' s DOS-based virus protection program can detect and eradicate more than 1,300 PC viruses. Coming just three months after the last revision, Version 1.4 combats viruses developed by the Virus Creation Laboratory, a module similar to a software development kit that supports the development of viruses. Version 1.4 also features new virus scan scheduling capabilities, centralized installation on multiple workstations from a single administration station, support for CentralTalk protocol for communicating virus activities to NetWare servers, and user interface refinements.

** Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh ($69.95). Identical to the powerful anti-virus program found in Central Point's critically acclaimed MacTools 2.0, this product is easy to use and has potent detection and eradication capability. Like all members of the Central Point Anti-Virus product family, Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh is very easy to update, and is supported by a full subscription service.

** Central Point Anti-Virus Scan-Only System (CPAV-SOS), distributed to individuals free of charge. To help individuals defend against the virus scourge, Central Point is widely distributing this scan-only utility free of charge through the Central Point BBS, and from CompuServe for downloading, as well as from other major bulletin board services. This new offering scans DOS files to determine if they are infected, and alerts the user if a virus is found. CPAV-SOS uses the same powerful virus scanning engine as Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS.

Key Integrating Technologies

Central Point also announced two new technologies, CentralTalk and CentraLAlert, that have been incorporated into the NetWare and DOS anti-virus products. CentralTalk is a utility-to-utility communications protocol to support automatic cross-platform communications. The new Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare and upgraded anti-virus for DOS products use CentralTalk to facilitate the process of setting up enterprise-wide virus protection and monitoring. CentralAlert, Central Point's active notification program built on CentralTalk, provides configurable alerts via pagers, MHS e-mail and NetWare broadcasts.

Expanded Support Services Combat New Viruses as They Surface

In addition to new anti-virus products, Central Point announced an expansion of its Virus Protection Services Plan, which has been in place for more than a year, supplying ongoing support and rapid updating for new viruses as they are discovered. Teaming comprehensive anti-virus products with rapid support for newly discovered viruses enables Central Point to supply a complete solution for virus management in the PC enterprise.

Central Point's support services cover five areas:

  -- Telephone support

  -- Virus protection updates

  -- Virus information

  -- Training and education

  -- Consulting services

The expanded services that were announced today add programs tailored for corporate and networked environments, including full NetWare anti-virus support services. Highlights are:

** 24 hour, seven-day-a-week technical telephone support by  certified NetWare engineers (CNEs).

** A premium subscription service that provides product upgrades for Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, as well as the Central Point desktop anti-virus packages, combined with monthly virus signature updates.

** Expanded support for on-site corporate training about safe computing.

** A quick-response "virus eradication team" (VET), a team of anti-virus experts poised for dispatch within 24 hours to any problem site in the U.S.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection, including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare
Central Point Delivers First Integrated Anti-Virus Solution for NetWare Networks

Provides Continuous Virus Management for Clients and Servers Across the PC Enterprise

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Backing up its commitment to protect all PC users anywhere in the enterprise from virus disasters, Central Point Software, Inc. today announced Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, a member of the company's Continuous Virus Management initiative, that provides complete and flexible virus protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks. (See attached chart.) Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare includes server protection with real-time scanning capabilities in a NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) developed by Central Point, as well as integration with desktop systems that are protected by Central Point's other anti-virus products. This seamless integration between multiple servers and desktops on the network is provided by a new technology from Central Point called CentralTalk, enabling desktops and servers to transparently communicate critical virus information to each other from anywhere on the network.

"Novell is pleased to support Central Point in its effort to help ensure virus-free networking for NetWare customers," said Jan Newman, executive vice president of Novell's NetWare Systems Group. "The availability of such comprehensive, integrated anti-virus products will further the growth of the network computing industry."

"Let's face it, we are at war with viruses," said Srivats Sampath, director of product marketing, Network and Security Products Group at Central Point Software. "The battle to keep the desktop safe looks like a minor skirmish compared to the destruction that can occur when viruses spread on a network. We must defend the network on the server as well as on the desktop and we must do this continuously."

Backed by Central Point's full arsenal of service and support programs and network consultants, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare provides integrated virus protection for the PC enterprise, using the same robust anti-virus engine design for all anti-virus desktop and server products. Of particular benefit to network administrators is the ability of the anti-virus NLM to immediately detect and report virus infections across the network through a centrally managed console.

In general, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare contains:

** A server protection NLM that provides real-time scanning of all files as they are sent to, or retrieved from, the server.

** A master NLM that enables multiple, linked servers to communicate with each other when a virus is detected.

** Desktop protection packages: Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS, which protects both DOS and Windows desktops, and Central Point Anti-Virus for Macintosh.

** A centralized administration program for easy enterprise-wide administration from a single DOS-based or Windows-based console.

Three-tiered Defense for Network-wide Protection

Virus infections typically enter the network through a personal computer, making the desktop a primary focus for virus protection. Once introduced into a networked environment, viruses propagate rapidly through server communications and can infect multiple workgroups and remote branches of an organization.

For complete security, servers must have their own protection, since servers can be infected by any of the local and remote PCs that have access to them through the network. It is not uncommon for corporate environments to support a thousand or more PCs, increasing the risk that a virus may "sneak" into a network server from an e-mail system or unprotected desktop somewhere in the wide area network (WAN) system, and then spread very quickly through the enterprise. As a result, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare provides three simultaneous lines of defense against viruses to provide complete protection:

** At the desktop level, to prevent initial entry of a virus into the system.

** At the network level, through the server protection NLM, to prevent a virus from entering the local area network by infecting a server.

** At the enterprise level, via the master NLM, to prevent propagation of a virus throughout the local area network and the entire enterprise.

CentralTalk Integrates Anti-Virus for the PC Enterprise

CentralTalk, a communications protocol developed by Central Point, allows clients and servers on the network to communicate automatically and continuously. CentralAlert, an active notification system built on CentralTalk, was also announced today, and offers the most complete and configurable notification system available, alerting a network administrator of a virus attack, wherever he or she may be.

CentralTalk will be included in all Central Point Anti-Virus products, starting at the server level in Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, and at the desktop level in the new Version 1.4 of Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS.

Continuous Virus Management for All Desktops and Servers

Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare provides Continuous Virus Management for servers and desktops on the network. It performs real-time scanning of all files as they are copied to and from the server. In addition, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare can be configured to scan files on demand at prescheduled times or at specified intervals. When a virus is detected, cleaning and removal is performed locally at the infected desktop or server. When a virus is detected on either a server or a desktop, CentralTalk will alert all servers on the network of the infection. Then, by utilizing the CentralAlert technology, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare can automatically send a custom alert to the LAN administrator's workstation or pager or a network-wide alert to all network users. The administrator can distribute new virus signatures throughout the enterprise from the master NLM. All virus detection, network-wide alerts, virus signature updates and CentralTalk communications happen automatically without user intervention or interruption of the work flow. Except for receiving virus alerts authorized by the system administrator, users remain undisturbed and are unaware of anti-virus activities on the network.

Centralized Administration Makes Enterprise Protection Easy to Manage

Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare supports centralized management, performed through an administrative control program that is provided in both DOS and Windows versions. The control program provides an easy, intuitive user interface for network installation, setup and administration using point-and-click operations with icons for all servers, and support for managing servers individually or by groups throughout the enterprise in a single step. All administration can be performed remotely, without the administrator ever having to go to the servers.

Pricing and Availability

Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare will be available in November from major software distributors and resellers in North America for a suggested retail price of $1,199. The package includes a single-server license, and a five-user license for any mix of Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS and Central Point Anti-Virus for Macintosh. Additional desktop licenses may be purchased singly or in multi-paks.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries. # # #

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Central Point Network & Security Products Group
Central Point Enters Networking Market

Brings Continuous Virus Management to the PC Enterprise

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Central Point Software, Inc. today announced the creation of the Network and Security Products group, designed to offer products that make the corporate networking process safer, simpler and faster. The first product developed by this group, Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, was also announced today, bringing Continuous Virus Management to the PC enterprise.

"This new group will provide network administrators and MIS managers with one-stop shopping for network products and support services from a single, credible vendor," said Chuck Boesenburg, chairman and CEO of Central Point. "Corporations are increasingly reliant on networks for mission-critical tasks. As a long-standing leader in the PC utilities market, Central Point is ideally positioned to supply these companies with a strong suite of network services, utilities and applications."

The establishment of the Network and Security Products group, led by Srivats Sampath, is the logical next step for Central Point, a leading supplier of desktop utilities for DOS, Windows and Macintosh platforms. Corporations integrating PCs into networks need to incorporate network-wide strategies for virus, storage and security management.

The mission of the Network and Security Products group is to provide network administrators and MIS managers a complete and sophisticated set of network services and applications that are scalable, transparent and centrally managed. In addition, Central Point will offer a broad range of customer support options for these same customers.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh
Central Point Launches Aggressive Assault on Macintosh Viruses With New Anti-Virus Product

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Central Point Software Inc. today announced Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh, a stand-alone version of the utility included in the company's critically acclaimed MacTools 2.0. The easy-to-use, industrial-strength product is aggressively priced and fully supported by an enhanced suite of services.

"In addition to ease of use, we have found that the main concerns of Macintosh anti-virus customers are 'how much does it cost,' and 'how will it be supported with updates'," said Tom Swinford, product manager of the Macintosh product line at Central Point. "Central Point Anti-Virus for Macintosh addresses all these issues with the same easy interface as MacTools 2.0, a low price point of $69.95, and an extensive suite of support programs customized to fit individual needs."

Like all members of Central Point's anti-virus product family, Anti-Virus for Macintosh is very easy to update. When a new virus signature becomes available, Central Point's anti-virus customers can become aware of a new virus in the following ways:

* Free postcard notification of new signatures.

* Bulletin Board Service (BBS) postings of signatures on

  Central Point's BBS, CompuServe, AppleLink, InterNet and

  America Online.

* Single signature update disks for $12 plus shipping.

* Annual subscription service for $49.95.

* 24-hour anti-virus hotline for new update information.

* 24-hour FaxBack service for new signatures.

* Free technical support.

"With other products, adding anti-virus to a network involves taking a separate disk to each machine or trusting users to install the utility on their own," added Swinford. "Central Point Anti-Virus for Macintosh makes network installation and upgrading anti-virus software an easy, one-step process for the administrator, and transparent for the users."

More specific benefits about the product include:

** Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh continuously protects against known and unknown viruses. In addition, the product also detects and removes viruses from infected files and disks. Its virus protection and cleaning mechanisms are identical to those in Central Point MacTools 2.0.

** Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh is highly configurable. For example, virus scanning can occur at system startup, shutdown or floppy disk insertion. In addition, the program offers several choices for detection, cleaning and removal. All options can be password protected for individual and network security.

** For corporate networked environments, Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh supports easy installation and configuration. The administrator can update anti-virus capabilities network-wide, by simply dropping a new signature file into a folder on a server.

Pricing and Availability

Central Point Anti-Virus for the Macintosh will be available in November, 1992, from major software distributors and resellers in North America for a suggested retail price of $69.95. Users may also purchase an annual subscription for $49.95. Corporate licenses are also available.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries. # # #

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Free Central Point Anti-Virus Scan-Only System
Central Point Broadly Distributes Free Virus Detection Solution

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Reinforcing its pledge to make all PCs "Virus Free by '93," Central Point Software, Inc. today introduced a new product, Central Point Anti-Virus Scan-Only System (CPAV-SOS), an easy-to-use anti-virus program that enables users of DOS-based personal computers to scan their systems for virus infection. The program is distributed free of charge to individuals through Central Point's Bulletin Board Service (BBS), CompuServe and other BBSs and online services.

"It is extremely unfortunate, but computer users are dangerously vulnerable," said Chuck Boesenberg, chairman and CEO of Central Point. "We feel it is our corporate responsibility to make this utility widely available, fully supported and free of charge. We need to do all we can to help people avoid a computer virus disaster."

CPAV-SOS is available immediately for downloading directly from the Central Point BBS, (503) 690-6650, or by accessing the CPS Forum on CompuServe (Type "GO Central"). After downloading the program, individual users may make unlimited copies of the scan program, and use it freely for virus detection. Corporate and government users are encouraged to contact Central Point Software or their preferred resellers for anti-virus solutions and program licenses more appropriate for their environments.

CPAV-SOS uses the same virus detection engine as Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS. The products also have identical, intuitive user interfaces, a benefit to users who do not want to work at the command-line level. CPAV-SOS was designed to solve the first, important step in attacking viruses--detecting them. Then, if CPAV-SOS detects a virus, customers have two options: they can delete the infected file and restore the file from either the backup or original diskette, or they can use a copy of the full-featured Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS product to eliminate the infection and to provide ongoing protection against reinfection.

CPAV-SOS detects more than 1,300 viruses. Since new viruses are created and unleashed regularly, Central Point Software will upgrade and enhance the free scanning program monthly to detect any new viruses.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS V1.4 Upgrade
Central Point Updates Anti-Virus for DOS

Adds Support for Continuous Virus Management, Combats Latest Viruses

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--In an aggressive assault on computer viruses, Central Point Software, Inc. released an upgrade to Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS. Not only has the new Version 1.4 of Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS been upgraded to combat new viruses, but new features have been added, including scheduled virus scans, centralized installation, and the ability to update the desktop from a NetWare server. And for the first time, DOS workstations running this new anti-virus software can easily and transparently participate in Central Point's Continuous Virus Management initiative, an enterprise-wide anti-virus security system. Accordingly, Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS now supports the new CentralTalk and CentralAlert technologies, allowing DOS-based and Windows-based desktops and servers to communicate virus management activities continuously with the new Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, which was also announced today.

"With this new release, we are giving DOS users the latest in anti-virus technology," said Tori Case, product marketing manager of anti-virus at Central Point. "Virus perpetrators are working overtime to infect people's computers, and we must do the same to prevent disasters. By incorporating our new CentralTalk technology, DOS desktops can participate in enterprise-wide virus management, a crucial step in protecting PC networks large and small."

Support for CentralTalk and CentralAlert Links Desktops to Enterprise Protection System

Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS includes support for CentralTalk and CentralAlert technologies. CentralTaLk is Central Point's communications protocol that allows desktops and servers in a NetWare 3.11 network to communicate virus information throughout the PC enterprise. CentralAlert utilizes CentralTalk to actively notify network administrators of virus activity, via pages and/or e-mail, either locally or remotely.

Protection from Viruses Developed with "Virus Creation Laboratory"

Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS can detect and eliminate viruses created using the "Virus Creation Laboratory," a virus development tool similar to a software development kit that recently began to appear on bulletin boards. In addition, Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS now detects more than 1,300 known viruses. The product recognizes unknown as well as known viruses, polymorphic (self-modifying) viruses, and stealth (self-concealing) viruses. Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS continues to be the only anti-virus product to clean as well as detect mutation engine viruses.

Centralized Installation Features Support Individual and Network Needs

Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS now allows virus scanning to be scheduled according to individual needs. Scanning may be set to occur periodically or at specified dates and times. Files can also be scanned on demand.

In addition, when installed on a network, Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS now provides easy anti-virus configuration and virus signature updates for clients running it on the desktop. When configured in this manner, Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS automatically downloads any new virus signature updates and updated program files to clients when they log onto the network.

Pricing and Availability

Central Point Anti-Virus Version 1.4 for DOS will be available this month from major software distributors and resellers in North America for a suggested retail price of $129. Current users of Central Point Anti-Virus for DOS may purchase an upgrade to Version 1.4 for $25. An optional subscription plan provides customers four consecutive releases for $79.95.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection, including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Central Point Virus Protection Service
Central Point Launches the "Central Point Virus Protection Service"

Offers Customers Enhanced, Five-part Program That Includes 24-hour, Seven Day-a-week Network Service From 900 Support

BEAVERTON, Ore.--Oct. 12, 1992--Central Point Software, Inc. announced today it has centralized its anti-virus support services, combining existing, enhanced and new services in a five-part program. This service suite provides unmatched protection against outbreaks of known viruses, as well as new viruses as they are discovered, whether on the desktop or on a network. The five primary service areas are:

- Telephone support

- Virus protection updates

- Virus information

- Virus training and education

- Consulting services

In addition, Central Point announced an agreement with 900 Support of Lake Oswego Oregon, to provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week telephone support for Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare customers.

"Central Point is famous for providing bullet-proof virus protection through a rich antivirus product family," said Bob Bales, executive director of the National Computer Security Association. "But with more than 1,300 viruses threatening to infect computer environments, it is equally critical for computer users to have access to educational tools, as well as access to experts in virus management who can quickly help them over the phone, or even troubleshoot in a hurry when a virus appears. Customers must have the level of service provided by Central Point."

"We are focusing intensely on every front to keep our customers virus free," added Tori Case, product marketing manager for the and-virus product line at Central Point. "To meet this commitment to our customers, we are pairing excellent virus protection products with the most comprehensive set of services in the industry, designed for rapid attack on new viruses when they appear. We are bridging the gap between standard desktop services and our high-end, customized corporate support with new services for networked users. All services and corporate support have been enhanced to fortify users with the best virus protection in the industry."

What follows are highlights of Central Point's Virus Protection Service program. A more extensive view of the program is provided in the chart attached to this release.

TELEPHONE SUPPORT:

** Comprehensive Telephone Technical Support. Central Point has always provided unlimited telephone technical support at no charge to owners of Central Point's desktop and-virus packages. Now, owners of the new Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare can select from several levels of telephone technical support, ranging from baseline support that is supplied at no charge for a limited time, to highly individualized and unlimited premium support programs.

VIRUS PROTECTION UPDATES:

** Speedy Virus Updates. New virus signature files for DOS, Windows and Macintosh have always been available monthly through Central Point's bulletin board (BBS) at no additional charge or through CompuServe. Now also provided on BBS and CompuServe are update subscriptions for Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare. Also, a new Standard Virus Protection Service for Central Point And-Virus for NetWare provides monthly mailed disks of new signature files for servers, as well as desktops.

** The Latest in Virus Detection and Management. The Continuous Anti-Virus Protection (CAP) Service has always provided updated versions of Central Point Anti-Virus packages for DOS, Windows and Macintosh, giving users the latest features in virus detection and management. New to the program is Premium Virus Protection Service for Central Point Anti-Virus for NetWare, which provides monthly virus signature updates on disk, in addition to all anti-virus product upgrades that occur during the subscription year for NetWare servers, as well as desktops.

VIRUS INFORMATION:

** Round-the-clock Virus Information Hotline. Central Point's Virus Hotline is a FaxBack system that is designed to provide customers with 24-hour automatic access to information, via fax, about computer viruses. Phone (503) 690-2660.

VIRUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION:

** Complete Education and Training. Central Point's on-site training class, "Understanding and Responding to Computer Viruses," covers basic virus concepts and anti-virus product use. New education materials to be released include the following:

-- Continuous Virus Management: A Network Administrator's Guide, a book describing Continuous Virus Management and how to implement it in organizations using Central Point Anti-Virus products.

-- The Virus Awareness Kit, information to support network managers in conducting virus awareness classes and promoting safe computing among employees.

-- The 1993 Virus Calendar, a poster-sized calendar that lists all date-activated viruses, such as Michelangelo, and includes basic virus information and safe computing tips.

CONSULTING SERVICES:

** Consulting Services. Central Point's expert consultants include the Quick Response "Virus Eradication Team" (VET), a knowledgeable, responsive team of on-call, antivirus experts who provide intensive telephone or on-site support, as well as product installation and configuration specialists. As a free service, Central Point provides Suspect Virus Evaluation, whereby customers can send files or disks they suspect might be infected with a virus. Virus experts evaluate the files or disks, and report their findings to the customer within five business days of receiving the suspect virus sample.

Annual maintenance agreements comprising many of Central Point's support programs are available with special pricing to customers with volume purchase agreements or site licenses. For additional information, call (800) 445-0432.

Central Point Software, Inc. has been developing, marketing and supporting virus management software since March, 1991. The company offers a family of desktop anti-virus products for DOS, Windows and the Macintosh; network-wide protection, including desktop and server protection for Novell NetWare 3.11 networks; and a complete suite of support services for all Central Point anti-virus products. The company's anti-virus mission is to offer continuous virus protection across the PC enterprise.

Central Point Software, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, develops, markets and supports a complete line of utility software products for DOS, Windows and Macintosh on the desktop, as well as the dominant server platforms. Founded in 1981, the company now has a worldwide customer base of five million users. Central Point's products are translated into six foreign languages and are available in more than 30 countries.

Central Point Software

15220 N.W. Greenbrier Parkway, #200, Beaverton, OR 97006

Customer Service: 503-690-8090, Technical Support: 503-690-8080

Fax: 503-690-8083


Brochure Describes LabVIEW Instrumentation Swr
New Brochure Describes LabVIEW Graphical Instrumentation Software for the Windows-Based PC, Sun SPARCstation, and Macintosh

October 2, 1992 - Austin, TX - National Instruments announced today a new eight-page, full-color brochure highlighting its LabVIEW graphical instrumentation software for Windows-based PCs, Sun SPARCstations, and Macintosh computers. The free brochure describes how engineers and scientists can use LabVIEW for automating instrumentation applications.

LabVIEW is a general-purpose programming tool with extensive libraries for data acquisition, instrument control, data analysis, and data presentation. With LabVIEW, engineers and scientists build software modules called virtual instruments (VIs) instead of writing text-based programs. Typical LabVIEW applications include laboratory automation, automated testing, automotive and aerospace engineering, process monitoring and control, physiological monitoring, and personal instrumentation.

LabVIEW features a library of ready-to-use controls, graphs, and strip charts for quickly and easily building custom user interfaces and control panels. With LabVIEW, users build block diagrams as the executable programs. Icon libraries include GPIB, VXI, and Instrument Driver VI libraries for controlling over 100 GPIB. VXI, and RS-232 instruments using the company's interface hardware; and Analysis VI libraries for performing data analysis, including routines ranging from simple statistics to advanced digital signal processing (DSP). LabVlEW for Windows and LabVlEW for Macintosh also have a Data Acquisition VI Library tor controlling the company's plug-in data acquisition, DSP, and signal conditioning hardware.

For More Information

For more information, or to receive your tree LabVIEW brochure. please contact the company at 6504 Bridge Point Parkway. Austin, TX 7873()-5039, (512) 794-010(). Call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488. Fax: (512) 794-8411.


Free LabVIEW Solutions Directories
Free Solutions Directories for LabVIEW and LabWindows Instrumentation Software List Consultant Services and Products

New Directories Make it Easy to Match Custom Applications Needs with Qualified VARS and Systems Integrators

October 2, 1992 - Austin, TX - National Instruments announced today its new LabVlEW Solutions and LabWindows Solutions directories - guides to programming services and third-party products offered by members of the company's rapidly growing Alliance Program. The National Instruments Alliance Program now has more than 150 members with expertise in developing and integrating custom instrumentation systems for industries such as process control, test, medical, chromatography, motion control, image processing, robotics, and simulation. The consultant fields of expertise range from process control and manufacturing automation to expert systems and simulation. Many of the consultants not only market their own programming services, but also offer add-on LabVIEW and LabWindows software utilities and integrated solutions based on National Instruments hardware and application software products.

The directories are a valuable desktop reference guide for engineers and scientists searching for programming or application consultant services tor a particular technical field. Developers are listed according to the application area of their product. Consultants are listed both geographically and by their area of expertise. Each listing outlines the National Instruments products used by the company, application areas in which a company has expertise, a description of the company and the products available, and a company contact for further information.

For More Information

For more information, or to receive your tree LabVIEW Solutions or LabWindows Solutions directory, please contact National Instruments at 6504 Bridge Point Parkway, Austin, TX 78730-5039, (512) 794-0100. Call toll-free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 433-3488. Fax: (512) 794-8411.


The Craft of C: Take-Charge Programming

(Includes One 3.5-Inch Disk)

by Herbert Schildt

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of a new book and software package, The Craft of C. a revised edition of Herb Schildt's original, program-packed Born to Code in C.

Bundled with the book is one 3.5-inch disk packed with outstanding programs and utilities that include a C interpreter, a DOS multitasking kernel, terminate-and-stay resident programs, a screen editor system, a database subsystem and much more. Programmers will find these powerful working programs ready for immediate use.

Programs on the disk can be used "as is" by beginning C programmers to get the results they need, while experienced programmers can use them as platforms to create their own applications.

Readers will enjoy Schildt's interviews with world-class C programmers, including P.J. Plauger, Bjarne Stroustrup, Brad Silverberg, and Robert Ward that are filled with insights into C programming techniques.

Schildt provides new ideas to programmers about how to use C code, along with invaluable C tips that will satisfy every C programmer.

Herbert Schildt is the prolific author of over 20 books on the C programming language; combined sales of his books has surpassed one million copies worldwide.

$39.95     ISBN:  0-07-881882-6           457 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


CorelDRAW! 3 Made Easy

by Emil Ihrig & Sybil Ihrig

Martin S. Matthews & Carole Boggs Matthews

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of CorelDRAW! 3 Made Easy, the best, step-by-step introduction to the latest version of CorelDRAW! available. This updated edition to two previous bestselling versions of CorelDRAW! Made Easy will dazzle readers with its wealth of information on this popular graphics program.

In CorelDRAW! 3 Made Easy, CorelDRAW! users are guaranteed quick understanding of everything from CorelDRAW!'s basic drawing tools, to its special effects and advanced autotrace features. Readers will discover numerous creative layouts and design ideas to spark the imagination; the best instruction available on object-linking and embedding (OLE); exploring the new CorelCHART!, along with a hands-on introduction to CorelSHOW! and CorelPHOTO-PAlNT!; and much more. CorelDRAW! users will find this book is also a handy reference to menus, keyboard shortcuts, CorelDRAW! installation, and more. Readers will have a chance to discover CorelDRAW! 3 secrets that are unavailable elsewhere.

This is THE book to help CorelDRAW! users get all the information they need to master this outstanding software with a minimum of time and hassle.

$29.95              ISBN:  0-07-881838-9           746 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Jamsa's 1001 DOS & PC Tips (with disk)
Jamsa's 1001 DOS & PC Tips

(Includes One 3.5-inch Disk)

by Kris Jamsa

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Jamsa's 1001 POS & PC Tips, the first book in a new series developed and written by internationally renowned author, Kris Jamsa. Jamsa has personally developed and selected 1001 tips that can make a PC out-perform others in its class and turn the average computer user into a true PC expert.

Bundled with the book is one 3.5-inch disk filled with programs that include time-saving batch files, powerful DEBUG script files, file utilities that DOS forgot, utility commands, programs to boost hardware capabilities and much more.

Packed with undocumented secrets, tips, and powerful techniques, Jamsa's new book is unique and one-of-a-kind. The best way to appreciate this book's value is to open it up and examine the tips in each section. Computer users will instantly benefit from tips on fine tuning the system for maximum performance, learning the secrets behind fully maximizing conventional memory, understanding IRQs and other hardware settings, learning how to take advantage of undocumented DOS commands and DOS switches, using DEBUG script files, and more.

Jam-packed with information and software, Jamsa's 1001 DOS & PC Tips will quickly become a computer user's best friend.

$39.95              ISBN:  0-07-881821-4           896 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Quattro Pro for Windows Inside & Out

by Stephen Cobb & Bryan Pfaffenberger

Osborne/McGraw-Hill announces publication of Quattro Pro for Windows Inside & Out, a new book on version 1.0 of Borlarld's new Quattro Pro for Windows.

Readers already familiar with Quattro Pro can take advantage of the exciting features of this product including, Direct Drive technology that provides Menus On Demand and compound dialog boxes for faster access to commands; SpeedBars, sets of icons offering instant access to commands and features; spreadsheet notebooks that organize and consolidate multiple related spreadsheets and graphs into a single file; and more.

The authors also cover true 3-D graphs that allow users to create charts with three axes, rotate them. and customize their perspective on screen; and Table Viewer that lets users work directly with Paradox. dBASE, and SQL tables from inside Quattro Pro for Windows.

Beginners and intermediate Quattro Pro users can use this book to upgrade their skills. The book begins with Quattro Pro basics that can get anyone up to speed quickly. Intermediate users can learn to master multipage 3-D spreadsheet notebooks; graphics and slide capabilities; macros buttons, dialog boxes and menu bars; the Optimizer problem solving tool and more.

For a fast-paced guide that's guaranteed to do the job, Quattro Pro for Windows Inside & Out is the book to turn to.

$27.95          ISBN: 0-07-881768-4         677 pages

Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2600 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

510-549-6600,  Fax: 510-549-6603


Rhode Island Soft Systems BLANK-IT V5.1b
Rhode Island Soft Systems, Inc. has released BLANK-IT 5.1b, a TSR screen saver with many unique capabilities.  This $15 utility works on all types of monitors and is compatible with Windows.  It has many unique features not found in other screen savers, all packed into an exquisitely small amount of memory.

BLANK-IT provides all of the features you'd expect from a DOS-based TSR:

 o The time-out is user-selective

 o A "hot key" is available to instantly blank the screen

   (privacy, "Boss key" feature)

 o Options to enable/disable BLANK-IT from command-line,

   or even a batch file

 o Supports a DOS mouse

 o Technically sound product that works where others fail

   (during high speed telecommunications, etc.)

 o This single program works on all types of monitors

   (EGA, VGA, CGA, Mono, etc.)

 o Safer than constantly turning a monitor on and off

 o And much more!

BLANK-IT provides the screen blanking features users have come to expect from  a screen saver, plus a host of additional, advanced features not found in most  other screen savers, such as Windows support, a fully programmable API, and the ability to discard the reactivating keystroke.  With BLANK-IT we have taken a  simple task and tried to do it better than anybody else, and the small TSR  footprint (less than 1K) will appeal to anyone who suffers from "RAM cram."

Cost      $15.00 registered.

          $29.95 for Deluxe package w/printed manual, disk,

                     and quick reference card.

          Site Licenses are available.

Orders    By U.S. Mail or call/fax: 401-658-4632.

          Visa/MC/AmEx welcomed.

Support   Minimum of one year of unlimited voice/fax support. Refunds   30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked

Rhode Island Soft Systems Inc, PO Box 748, Woonsocket, RI 02895

24-hour fax -- (401) 658-4632;   24-hour BBS -- (401) 658-3465


DATEL PC/AT Data Acquisition Board Brochure
Short Form Brochure Highlights DATEL's Fast PC/AT Data Acquisition Boards

October 1992 -- DATEL has published a six-page. short form catalog covering the company's line of high performance A/D and D/A boards for IBM-PC, PC/AT, and compatible computers. Listing 39 products, the theme of the brochure is laboratory, ATE, DSP, and instrumentation applications for these products.

The full color catalog shows a fully developed application based on the user's linear test circuit. The application performs FFT spectrum analysis, high speed disk data recording, and real time graphic display of A/D data.

Block diagrams and summary specifications are shown for each board product family with ordering information. Among the high performance boards are models which sample at 4MHz (PC-414D), a complete A/D-DSP co-processor board family (PC-430), and a programmable power supply board (PC-462). A complete line of "no-programming" windowed software is also listed in the brochure.

Many of the board products are derived from DATEL's own high-end analog microcircuit components. Users needing further information may return the postpaid reply cards in the brochure to request DATEL's 204-page full Data Acquisition Board catalog.

DATEL, Inc., 11 Cabot Boulevard, Mansfield, MA 02048

(508) 339-3000,   FAX: (508) 339-6356


a66523 FDaP Development System
COLORADO SPRINGS. COLO.--October 12, 1992 -- Microsystems. Inc. announces the full production release of the a66523 FDaP Development System for the IBM-PC Host (arraysofft). version 1.0. arraysofft is a complete DSP (digital signal processing) software development tool supporting array Microsystems' a66 Family of Products. Improved features of version 1.0 Include full board-status displays, manual or automatic scaling of data, and easier selection of file names.

The software provides a menu-driven interface allowing easy access to a suite of powerful development tools at the click of a mouse. Features include a code generator for the DaSP/PaC chipset, assembler, disassembler, window generator, full DaSP/PaC program control, on-screen display of data, and a66550 FDaP board-level diagnostics.

The a68523 arraysofft, version 1.0 is compatible with DOS 3.3 or higher and operates on any IBM PC/AT or compatible computer. A minimum of 640K RAM (random access memory) is required, along with a CGA, EGA, or VGA graphics adapter and compatible monitor.

The a66523 FDaP Development System for the IBM-PC Host (arraysofft) is priced at $99, but is included at no additional charge to purchasers of array's a66550 Frequency Domain Processor (FDaP) board for the IBM PC/AT. Version 1.0 is available immediately.

array Microsystems, Inc.. headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, develops, manufactures, and markets leading-edge VLSI DSP solutions, including a66-based chipsets and VME/PC-AT board-level products for system evaluation, prototyping or integrator OEM requirements. array Microsystems also has multimedia-based products currently in development under an agreement with Samsung Electronics Company. Ltd.

Array Microsystems

1420 Quail Lake Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-540-7900


a66550 Frequencey Domain Array Processor (FDaP)
COLORADO SPRINGS. COLO. - October 12, 1992 - array Microsystems, Inc. Introduces the 15 MHz a66550 Frequency Domain array Processor (FDaP). The 15 MHz a66550 FDaP is an add-in card that implements a complete FFT and frequency domain FIR filter subsystem on the IBM PC/AT host.

For complex inputs, the 15 MHz FDaP can execute a 1K FFT in under 350 usec. with the added flexibility to handle up to 8K complex and 16K real point arrays. The a66550 occupies two full--size AT bus slots and features a pair of dedicated back panel connectors for high-speed data I/O. The FDaP has FIFO I/O buffering that allows processing of continuous signals in real time.

At the heart of the FDaP is array Microsystems proprietary Digital array Signal Processor (DaSP), which combines multiple arrays of adders, multipliers, and arithmetic logic units (AWs) on a single integrated circuit. The FDaP also uses the DaSP's companion device, the Programmable array Controller (PaC), for address generation.

FDaP board applications include PC-based benchtop instrumentation, spectrum analyzers. Image processing, digital radio, medical instrumentation, and development of radar, sonar, and spread-spectrum communication systems.

The 15 MHz a66550 FDaP is priced at $4995 per unit, which includes the a68523 FDaP Development System Software' (arraysofft). Delivery of the 15 MHz a66550 FDaP is 4 to 6 weeks ARO.

array Microsystems, Inc.. headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, develops, manufactures, and markets leading-edge VLSI DSP solutions, including a66-based chipsets and VME/PC-AT board-level products for system evaluation, prototyping or integrator OEM requirements. array Microsystems also has multimedia-based products currently in development under an agreement with Samsung Electronics Company. Ltd.

Array Microsystems

1420 Quail Lake Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-540-7900


Racal Management System (RMS) LAN/WAN Mgmt
RACAL-DATACOM ANNOUNCES LAN/WAN NETWORK MANAGEMENT DIRECTIONS AND CAPABILITIES

October 12, 1992 -- Racal-Datacom has announced the Racal Management System (RMS), a set of products and services supporting today' s client server model of computing. RMS is itself a client/server network management system designed to provide integrated local area and wide area (LAN/WAN) management while adapting to and enhancing the user's networking and business environment.

RMS is the network management component of RSA (Racal Strategic Architecture). RSA assures that Racal products worldwide interoperate under common network management and are supported by comprehensive services necessary to compete in today's business climate. RSA gives users a technologically sound migration path to support their investment. As a primary component of the Racal Strategic Architecture, RMS manages Racal-Datacom's entire LAN/WAN product line -- the broadest range of networking devices in the industry -- from LAN interface cards in PCs to bridges and routers and intelligent wiring hubs, to WAN dial and leased-line modems, digital access devices, subrate multiplexers and T1/E1 backbone networks and bandwidth managers.

SNMP Control Over Multi-Vendor Equipment

Besides giving users a migration path for their existing investment in Racal products, the Racal Management System also provides gateway and toolkit applications to interface to other systems and other vendors' equipment. RMS provides Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) capabilities complete with discovery and foreign MIB (Management Information Base) compiling abilities. RMS offers toolkit capabilities, documentation and training that provides users or Racal a means to integrate other vendors' products into the management system.

Bi-directional gateways into IBM's Netview and Hewlett-Packard's Openview, combined with RMS scripting, provide automated data paths for customer use of network management information.

Racal has installed more than 2000 network management systems now in use by business and government organizations in the U.S. and internationally. The company has now expanded its capabilities beyond the products previously known as the Communications Management Series (CMS).

"Our customers' requirements have changed as distributed networking has evolved," said Ed Daly, senior vice president of central engineering and corporate marketing. "Racal's ability to address those needs has also evolved with RMS."

Racal Management System capabilities include fault management, LAN management, LAN and WAN performance analysis, information management, gateways to other systems, and the ability to provide information in the format preferred by users to fit their business environment. RMS components and capabilities are outlined in the following:

1) Information Management Unit. RMS performs system-level network management. Its Information Management capabilities can be used to provide global network control, or can be implemented in a client-server configuration for optimal local control with centralized insight into utilization and operations. The Information Management Unit provides alarm correlation and parsing capabilities as well as probable cause and rules based automation through scripting. The IMU also performs system-level applications like trouble ticketing, report generation, and toolkits for user or Racal integration of non-Racal elements on a network.

2) Network Control Unit. RMS performs element-level LAN/WAN network management through its Network Control capabilities Modules provide management for different types of equipment from Racal-Datacom and Racal strategic partners. The Network Control Unit ensures the health and testing of components in a user's network. This server information is then fed to the appropriate RMS client for processing. The Network Control Unit also functions as a full-featured SNMP manager in the LAN segments of a network. The NCU today supports bridges, routers, intelligent wiring hubs, modems, DSUs, subrate multiplexers, T1/El, bandwidth managers, as well as SNMP controlled devices on the user's network.

3) Performance Analysis. Combined LAN and WAN network performance analysis is provided through the Racal Management System Performance Analysis Unit. These capabilities include collection of traffic and utilization statistics, analysis of LAN and WAN protocols, monitoring of error and response-time performance for network segments, and troubleshooting problems through an on-line menu-driven network information base. The combined LAN and WAN capabilities can be distributed throughout the network to provide total analysis of a network's performance. Users can use this information to proactively improve and optimize their network's overall performance.

4) System Gateway. RMS System Gateway capabilities provide an interface between RMS and other management systems such as IBM's Netview or Hewlett-Packard's Openview on the customer's enterprise network. This ability offers users a means to interface with non-Racal-Datacom equipment installed in their network. RMS, as such, provides for the flow of network information from LAN and WAN segments on the network onto customer-preferred Manager-of-Manager systems.

5) User Presentation Unit. Through the User Presentation Unit, RMS supports customers' requirements to present system and network information in the format of their choice. RMS supports OS/2 Presentation Manager, X Windows Motif, and Microsoft Windows. The intent of the User Presentation Unit is to adapt network management to the customer's working environment. The user should not have to change their business to acquire state-of-the-art network management capabilities.

Current User Examples-- RMS Manages LANs, WANs and Combination LAN/WANs

Racal Management System modularity allows users to gain whatever level of network vision their business requires. MasterCard, for instance, requires centralized control over its worldwide network. MasterCard uses RMS in its St. Louis operations center to constantly control and monitor a mission-critical network which handles more than $200 billion in card transactions each year and connects more than nine million card acceptance locations in 27 nations.

Organizations requiring only localized control can also use RMS to achieve their business objectives. Kraft, for example uses RMS at the Kraft General Foods Technology Center in Glenview, Illinois to manage a seven-building network of clustered DEC VAX computers, hundreds of personal computers and wiring closets. Kraft scientists are able to share product development information while RMS provides LAN management for a complex mix of PC and terminal connections at the facility, closet and workgroup level.

RMS is also capable of supporting organizations which require both LAN and WAN management. For example, Navistar uses RMS to manage its high-speed digital backbone network connecting the company's 13 operations in the U.S. and Canada; RMS also manages the internetworking of Navistar's on-site and remote LANs.

System Pricing and Availability

Pricing for the Racal Management System is based on the modules and configurations selected. Prices on an entry-level element management system begin at $10,000. All RMS modules are now available.

Racal-Datacom is a leading independent provider of data communications, products, systems and services designed to meet the business objectives of corporations and government organizations. The company is represented in more than 80 nations, offering solutions for the implementation, integration, management and support of enterprise networks from the desktop through local area and wide area networks. Racal-Datacom reported revenues of more than $606 million for the fiscal year 1992.

Racal-Datacom

1601 North Harrison Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323-2899

305-846-1601,  fax 305-846-3935


New Versions of GRAPHCAT & Letterhead Kit
Baltimore, October 12, 1992- Science Translations Technical Writing Services announced new versions of its popular GRAPHCAT and Letterhead Kit software today, and two new packages, including a Windows version of the Letterhead Kit, and Bookbild, a pamphlet publisher. All four packages contain macros, graphics, and sample forms and templates hr WordPerfect 5.1.

The author of the packages, Jerry Stern, is an Author Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals, and a WordPerfect Certified Resource, tested by WordPerfect Corporation on their popular word processing software.

GRAPHCAT, now in version 2.1, gives users of WordPerfect 5.1( DOS version) the ability to inventory a disk or a directory of graphics, and automatically create a catalog of every graphic on the disk. The user selects the height for the graphics, and how many columns to print per page, and GRAPHCAT automatically finds, retrieves, sizes, and labels the images. "The new Graphcat is version 2.1, and now has the ability to read mixed graphic formats." said Jerry Stern. "A disk can contain a dozen different formats, and GRAPHCAT 2.1 will read every file on the disk, and decide on its own which ones are graphics, and which ones are not. Standard DOS wild cards are used to choose which images to read, and the choice of all files, or entering an asterisk for a file extension, will result in the software checking every file to see if it's a graphic."

GRAPHCAT 2.0 was reviewed in the April 1992 issue of PCM Magazine, in the "Down to Business" column.

The Letterhead Kit, newly released as version 2.0 for either the DOS or Windows version of WordPerfect, is a set of macros, graphics, and letterhead templates. Users can retrieve a letterhead in a few keystrokes, and add an invoice form or a fax transmittal block. Thirty special message graphics can be selected from menus, including payment graphics, such as "A partial payment would be appreciated," or shipping graphics, such as "Magnetic Media-Do Not Bend," or office graphics, including "For Your Information" and "Confidential." Even a scanned signature can be added by the macro, and a scanning service is available at a small extra charge to registered users of either Letterhead Kit. The DOS and Windows versions of the Letterhead Kit can share the same directory for graphics and blank forms. Installation and use have been greatly simplified from version 1.0 of the Letterhead Kit.

BookBild Pamphlet Publisher version 1.0, is an all-new product for producing formatted one-fold brochures, with pages laid out in correct sequence for printing. Printing brochures can be a messy business, because a simple four page booklet, printed on one sheet of paper, requires printing page 4 first, along with page 1, on one side of the sheet, and pages 2 and 3 on the other. Multiple-sheet booklets are far more complex. Bookbild converts the formatted booklet into pages ready for the printer, with each page positioned correctly for printing without paste-up.

GRAPHCAT 2.1 requires WordPerfect 5.1, interim release date 6/29/90 or later. The Letterhead Kit for DOS, version 2.0, and Bookbild, version 1.0, require WordPerfect 5.1 (DOS). The Letterhead Kit for Windows requires WordPerfect for Windows, version 5.1, interim release of 4/30/92 or newer. All four packages are available directly from the author, at a price of $10. each. Shareware versions of each package are available on Delphi, in the Word Processing and Windows databases of the PC special interest area -- and on America Online.

Science Translations Technical Writing Services

P.O. Box 20234, Baltimore, MD 21284-0234

Voice/FAX: 410-661-2224


Captain Blackbear Programmer's Editor V3.00
Captain Blackbeard version 3.00 is available now. I know many of you have been waiting for the new version. It includes many features suggested by you, the registered users of the product. The new features include:

Extension Configuration -- you can customize the editing environment based on the file extension. For example, a file with a .C extension (containing C code) could use the C.LNG language file; while a text file .TXT may want word processing features enabled, such as word wrap. The configuration (.CFG), key bindings, language file and macros can all be specified for a particular extension. This makes it easy to have Captain Blackbeard switch editing configurations for the type of file you are working on.

Bookmark functions -- have been expanded to include: Set Bookmark, Show Bookmarks, Goto Next Bookmark, Goto Previous Bookmark, Change Bookmark, and Delete Bookmark.

Abbreviation expand -- is now included in the language expansion facility. When Abbreviation Expand is bound to the space key and the language file has an expansion for BB to Blackbeard, then typing BB followed by space will replace BB with Blackbeard. This makes it quick and easy to increase typing speed and insert language templates.

Extended keyboard support -- such as Ctrl-up-arrow, F11 and F12. Note: Some keyboards (international, in particular) do not return extended keyboard information properly.

New/Updated file features -- proper timestamping of backup files. (version 2.66 did not retain the file date and time on the backup file. Backup files are now restored and created with the proper date and time.); an option to automatically create a new file if the specified file doesn't exist; you can now force the display of the line terminator, typically a CR and LF. This feature allows searching with positioning on "blank lines", conversion of line terminators (e.g., UNIX expects only a LF); you can also define the end of line terminator to use when inserting new lines. This feature allows you to create UNIX compatible files, i.e., lines terminated with just a LF.

Binary file editing -- is supported in a limited fashion. In binary mode lines are fixed length -- end of line characters are treated as normal characters. Future versions may expand support if this is a useful feature.

UK users will be excited to know that we know have a UK distributor. UK users with questions, or who wish to register, can contact:

Barry Drake; 9 New Vale Road; Colwick, Nottingham NG4 2EA; Ph. (0602) 619044.

Each upgrade is $10US ($15US for overseas upgrade to cover shipping) (Unlimited site licenses can upgrade for $100.) You can use the enclosed order form and envelope to obtain your upgrade. Thank you for your encouragement and suggestions.

J K Powers, 4604 Trafalgar Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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J K Powers Product Catalog 1992- 1993

J K Powers has been developing and distributing shareware products since 1985. Our first shareware product Blackbeard received outstanding reviews (IEEE Computer 1986) and was chosen as PC-SIG Product of the Month (December 1986.) J K Powers has continued to improve on the Blackbeard product line and add new products as an opportunity arose. J K Powers remains committed to the principle of free distribution and low cost registration after you have tried and liked the product. We continue to read each letter we receive and provide as high quality support as possible.

CAPTAIN BLACKBEARD

The Programmer's Editor

Current version 3.00

Captain Blackbeard is the flagship product of J K Powers. Captain Blackbeard expands upon the popular programmer's text editor Blackbeard. The following are just some outstanding features of Captain Blackbeard.

Built-in Documentation. Self-contained with built-in context-sensitive help, and pop-up menus that provides access to all editor functions. Designed to be used without a manual. In conjunction with the Spyglass program, you can add-on customized hypertext help for your own programming functions.

Windows. Multiple windows allow you to view and edit multiple files, or different portions of the same file simultaneously. Files can be up to 64,000 lines and 32 megabytes. Windows can be resized and recolored. The DOS window captures and permits DOS output editing.

Execute/Renew Processing. The Execute/Review windows provide an integrated development environment. It will execute your compiler, save the errors in a review file, and position the cursor at each error in the source code. The compile/review window supports a large variety of computer products including C compilers (Turbo, Zortech, Microsoft), Clipper, Assemblers, GREP utility, Fortran Compilers, RBASE RCOMP, and any compiler using the standard error reporting format of Filename(line#): Error Message.

Programmer Editing Features. Features a programmer requires include shift block right/left, user definable language template files, parentheses and bracket balancing, save/restore (remembers the files being edited and cursor positioning and restores your editing session when started again), incredible undo/redo facility (can undo/redo changes across editing sessions), keystroke macros, reconfigurable.

Standard Features. Standard features: cut & paste (including columns), regular expression searching, mouse support, word processsing features (paragraph reformatting, word-wrap). Supports both EGA 43-line mode and VGA 50-line mode.

Registration Fee. You can become a registered Captain Blackbeard user for 25 dollars. Registered users of Captain Blackbeard can receive the latest version of Captain Blackbeard for 10 dollars. Site licenses are available. You may order Captain Blackbeard directly from us (Purchase orders are accepted.) Dealer inquiries are welcome.

SPYGLASS

Hypertext Development System

Current version 3.0

Spyglass is a hypertext style text delivery system. Spyglass is especially useful for help systems, system documentation and text information with built-in cross-references. Similar to the DOS and OS/2 on-line technical reference guide engines. The primary features include quick B+ tree access to topics, and nested topic expansion with local return. You can use Spyglass in conjunction with Captain Blackbeard, on-line to provide access to your own help for custom function definitions. Spyglass makes on-line manuals a reality.

Registration Fee. Spyglass offers the user and developer the advantage of non-profit free distribution. Non registered developers may freely distribute the Spyglass engine. Registered developers may distribute both the Spyglass engine and their compiled documentation. The only restriction of distribution is if Spyglass developed documentation is redistributed for profit. In that case, a for-profit redistribution license should be obtained. For-profit fees are both inexpensive and flexible. You can obtain the Spyglass engine and become a registered developer for only 25 dollars.

BLACKMAIL

Word Processor and dBase Merger

Current version 3.0

Blackmail is a simple to use merge program that works with dBase III and IV database files. Blackmail's unique merge process allows it to accept most word processing document formats. (In many cases, post processing paragraph adjustment will be necessary.) Blackmail reads standard dBase III and IV database files directly, no PRG files are required, and no copy to delimited file dBase processing is needed. Blackmail only requires the database and your word processing text to create its merge file. WordPerfect 5.0 is now supported.

Registration Fee. You can become a registered Blackmail user for 25 dollars. You will receive the latest version with your registration.

SEXTANT

File Management System

Current version 1.0

Sextant is a file exploration and management utility. Sextant is the program I use to keep track of all those files that seem to end up scattered over my disk. Sextant allows you to find files; delete, copy and move files; view the contents of files (binary & ASCII format); and launch applications. Its primary advantages compared to other file management and shell programs are its ease of use (user-oriented interface compared to disk directory oriented interface) and its file oriented design. For example, you can sort your files by filename while ignoring the directory part of file. You can extended select files across directories and launch a program that works on the marked set of files. You can also create keystroke macros to perform tedious file operations. File find facilities include wild card matching and file exclusion.

Registration Fee. You can become a registered Sextant user for 25 dollars. You will receive the latest version with your registration.


Solectek/NCE Wireless Adapter LANtastic Drivers
ARTISOFT SIGNS SOLECTEK, NCR TO DEVELOP LANTASTIC-COMPATIBLE DRIVERS FOR WIRELESS NETWORK ADAPTERS

Joint Agreement Sealed Through Artisoft's Driver Development Program

(TUCSON, AZ - October 12, 1992) - Artisoft, Inc. announced today that Solectek Corp. and NCR, an AT&T company, have signed joint agreements with Artisoft to develop software drivers that will connect Solectek's parallel port AirLAN wireless network adapter and NCR's wireless WaveLAN card to a LANtastic network. Solectek and NCR have recently signed on with Artisoft's Driver Development Program and are the first wireless adapter manufacturers to develop drivers for Artisoft's LANtastic Local Area Network.

"These partnerships with Solectek and NCR demonstrate Artisoft's vision to give users flexibility in platform and application compatibility," commented Ken Davis, Artisoft's Director of Business Analysis and Alliance. "These wireless LAN adapters can be used to augment existing LANtastic networks or to temporarily run a network at a remote location."

Solectek's AirLAN is the first wireless network adapter that attaches externally to IBM-compatible computers and is ideal for adding network nodes in difficult-to-wire areas. AirLAN's plug-and-play installation requires less than 10 minutes and is particularly well-suited for peer-to-peer network applications.

"Ease of use is the key element of our partnership with Artisoft," commented James DeBello, President of Solectek. "Combining AirLAN and LANtastic simplifies installation and network operation, and should greatly expand the use of networks among large and small businesses, particularly those which were reluctant to install a LAN due to complicated installations and cabling costs."

Solectek's AirLAN adapter uses NCR's WaveLAN security-enhanced, spread spectrum technology. WaveLAN technology in the 915 MHz band can penetrate walls, ceilings and floors and does not require a radio license. Typical coverage is 50,000 square feet.

NCR's WaveLAN card - which is being used to network offices, stores, banks, manufacturing sites and hospitals - provides users the freedom to place, as well as to move, a workstation to wherever they want and still be linked to their network. The WaveLAN system, which operates as a true LAN, can easily be interconnected to Token Ring and Ethernet wired LANs.

"LANtastic and WaveLAN are a powerful combination for customers who want a simple, cost-effective way to create and manage an information network in their workplace," said Khaled Marrei, vice president of NCR's Wireless Communications and Networking Division. "Network-ready PCs that require no wiring means that a move or change in a network is as simple as picking a PC and placing it at the new location."

The WaveLAN card is designed to provide network-ready systems, where the LAN operating system and WaveLAN card are pre-installed. Users simply take the network-ready PC out of the box, plug it in, attach a small, external omni-directional antenna with velcro to any nearby surface - and the PC is on the network.

The LANtastic-compatible drivers will be included at no extra cost with each unit of AirLAN and WaveLAN. Pricing is $699 for the AirLAN adapter and $799 for the WaveLAN card. (The WaveLAN card, under a special promotion, is now available for $695).

Solectek and NCR join the ranks of other manufacturers that are signed under Artisoft's Driver Development Program, a division of Artisoft's Compatibility Certification Program. Vendors whose products test LANtastic compatible under this program reap such important benefits as increased sales and market exposure, front-line technical support and added promotional support and materials.

Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative, cost-effective network communication solutions including the LANtastic Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer networking for DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic network now offers multi-platform connectivity solutions for TCP/IP, NetWare and Macintosh. It allows up to 300 users of IBM -compatible computers to connect and share information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives and CD-ROMs, and has won numerous industry awards for its cost-effective features, performance and ease of use. Artisoft distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in over 70 countries worldwide and maintains international offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Australia and Japan.

For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 691 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704. Sales 800-TINYRAM. Corporate 602/293-6363. Fax 602/293-8065.


ProKey for Windows & DOS Keyboard Macros
CE Software Begins Shipping ProKey for Windows and ProKey for DOS

West Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1992--CE SOFTWARE HOLDINGS, INC. (NASDAQ/NMS symbol: CESH) today announced that it has begun shipping its newly acquired products, ProKey for Windows and ProKey for DOS.

CE Software is the publisher of a highly respected series of Macintosh, Windows and DOS applications, most recently, on September 11, 1992, CE Software launched DiskTop for Windows, a Finder/Launcher for the Windows environment.

ProKey for Windows and ProKey for DOS are the PC industry's leading keyboard macro and mouse scripting products. They have received many of the industry's highest awards, including the 1992 "Reader's Best" award from PCM Magazine and the "WIN100" award from Windows Magazine. ProKey users include many of America's largest corporations and government agencies.

Jim Sheldon-Dean, CE Software's Team Leader for the ProKey products said, "These new products live up to our reputation for high quality and easy to use products. ProKey fits extremely well with our other products, most notably QuicKeys (for Macintosh), QuickMail (for Macintosh, DOS and Windows), and DiskTop (for Macintosh and Windows)."

ProKey for Windows, version 1.0, requires Windows 3.0 or 3.1. ProKey for DOS, version 5.1, requires DOS 3.3 and above. Both products are compatible with all standard monitors and printers, and are priced at $99.00.

International users should contact their local distributors for additional information, or call CE Software's Customer Service at 515.224.1995.

With over 450,000 QuickMail users worldwide, CE Software is the leading Macintosh electronic mail supplier and a rapidly expanding developer of system-enhancing software and network productivity tools for the Macintosh, Windows, and DOS markets. CE's major products, in addition to ProKey for Windows and ProKey for DOS, include QuickMail for the Macintosh and DOS, QuicKeys, the award-winning macro program for Macintosh; DiskTop, a sophisticated file management utility for Macintosh and Windows, and CalendarMaker, a popular calendar publishing application for both the Macintosh and Windows platform.

CE Software

1801 Industrial Circle, PO Box 65580

West Des Moines, IA 50265

515-224-1995, fax 515-224-1721, AOL: CESOFTWARE


Hilton Multi-bin Paper & Envelope Feeders
HILTON SYSTEMS DELIVERS MULTI-BIN PAPER AND ENVELOPE FEEDERS FOR LASER PRINTERS

GLEN HEAD, NY -- Hilton Systems has introduced 3 Models of multi-bin sheet and envelope feeders for the most popular laser printers.

They're ideal for people who share a laser printer by preventing printing on the wrong paper. This includes shared printer devices, networks and multi-user systems like UNIX.

They eliminate the changing and shuffling of paper when printing a multiple page document on a laser printer. And they facilitate printing envelopes on a laser printer.

Selection of the appropriate paper for each page is done from the computer by commands added to the software or with macros.

And, they work! They feed up to 5 different kinds of paper plus envelopes for HP LaserJet II/IID, III/IIID and IIISi, Apple Laserwriter NT/NTX and f/g, the IBM 4019/4029 and other popular laser printers.

These sheet and envelope feeders arc compatible with most all software including Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Lotus and Windows.

There are 3 models:

The 2E has 2 paper bins plus an envelope bin.

The 3E has 3 paper bins plus an envelope bin.

The 5E has 5 paper bins plus an envelope bin.

Each bin holds approx. 220 sheets of paper including legal size plus 40-60 envelopes in the envelope bin.

An innovative new separation mechanism offers flawless paper and envelope feeding, and also permits the feeding of executive stationery, legal size paper and envelops.

"Our new feeders answer customer demands for better paper handling and the ability to print easily on envelopes", says Charlie Hall, company president. "With the ease of installation that these units have, we anticipate a tremendous demand for this feeder.

Suggested retail prices start at $1,495.

"If an 8 page per minute laserprinter must be stopped to change paper for the second page and then again to handfeed an envelope, how fast is it really? "

Hilton Systems, 3 Maple Place, Glen Head, NY 11545

516-759-7018, fax 516-759-7028


ErgoPrint 510 Multi-Bin Network Laser Printer
Glen Head, NY - HILTON SYSTEMS, Inc. previously introduced their BDT ErgoPrint 510 space-saving multi-bin network laser printer, available in August 1992.

Ergonomically designed with increased laser printer flexibility, the new compact ErgoPrint 510 is only 44" high, by 12" wide, by 23" in depth, and complements any office setting. The EP 510 printstation gives maximized performance in minimized space.

The ErgoPrint 510 eliminates the need to change paper trays and hand address or individually type envelopes. It has seven paper trays with a 2,880 sheet capacity that are software selectable. It provides greater throughput capability for single or multiple workstations. Up to two optional envelope trays hold approximately 150 envelopes each and allow papa and envelopes to be printed u part of the same print job.

"The ErgoPrint 510 can print on legal, letterhead and executive size stationary. It can also print on forms, cardstock, colored paper, and transparencies," stated Charles Hall, President. "It's ideal for any office where space is a premium, a variety of paper formats are used, and superior print quality is paramount."

The ErgoPrint 510 permits the user at their computer to specify paper and envelope tray selection, paper sequencing, and multiple job runs from their computer without leaving the workstation for reloading or changing of paper between different print jobs.

Serial (RS-232C) and Parallel (Centronics) are standard. Twinax or Coax interfaces are optional.

HILTON SYSTEMS, Inc., is the largest independent reseller of laser printer paper management equipment.

BDT Products of Germany is the world's largest independent developer and manufacturer of paper management equipment. For more than 25 years it has supported OEMs, VAR's and its own world-wide distribution network with offices in the United States, Germany, England, France, Italy, and Japan.

Hilton Systems, 3 Maple Place, Glen Head, NY 11545

516-759-7018, fax 516-759-7028


Interplay to Distribute for Cineplay Interactive
INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS SIGNS CINEPLAY INTERACTIVE AS AN AFFILIATE LABEL

Santa Ana, CA - September 3, 1992 - Interplay Productions announced today the signing of an agreement with Cineplay Interactive, a division of Will Vinton Studios for exclusive distribution of new products developed over the next two years. The first title is Cineplay's upcoming release Power Politics, a Windows product that allows up to three players to pit the presidential candidates of their choice against each other to find who wins the election.

Kellyn Beck, platinum-selling game designer and President of Cineplay Interactive states "We are excited about our new relationship with Interplay on several levels. This is an important step toward creating greater visibility for Cineplay products, but more importantly, it is a creative partnership that will result in an exciting new direction for our organization."

According to Brian Fargo, President and founder of Interplay Productions "From a strategic standpoint, our two companies are an ideal match. As we get more involved with clay animation, we could not have asked for a better partner. And as we maintain our aggressive pursuit to stay abreast of state of the art technology, we believe we have valuable expertise to offer Cineplay as they get more involved in computer animation.

We look forward to a long, solid relationship, creatively working together on future projects."

Adds Phil Adam, Interplay's Vice President of Sales and Marketing "We are pleased to have Cineplay on board as an addition to our affiliate label roster. As we continue to grow the company, we will be evaluating solid players like Cineplay."

Cineplay Interactive is the brainchild of Kellyn Beck and Oscar winning filmmaker Will Vinton, creator of the dimensional animation art of Claymation.

Interplay Productions is a dynamic software company dedicated to creating the most challenging and entertaining computer games on the market.

INTERPLAY PRODUCTIONS, 3710 S. SUSAN, #100, SANTA ANA, CA 92704

(714) 545-9001;   FAX (714) 549-5075


Backpack CD-ROM Parallel Port Drive
CD-ROM DRIVE ATTACHES TO PRINTER PORT

September 14, 1992 -- Micro Solutions continues its tradition of leading the way in cutting edge technology by introducing the backpack CD-ROM parallel port drive. The new CD-ROM backpack drive is an external device that requires no card for installation. Backpack is compatible with any PC machine (including portables), that has a standard parallel port. It requires DOS 3.1 or higher.

The backpack CD-ROM drive is easy to install; plug the drive into the printer port and run the installation program. It requires no interface cards because the data transfers go through the printer port. The backpack drive has a printer port to enable a printer or another backpack to be attached. Backpack comes with an 8K device driver and includes 128K of cache memory in the drive.

The backpack CD-ROM drive is easy to load and no cartridge is required. It comes equipped with a built-in audio circuit including headphone and line output jacks. The drive weighs under five pounds and measures 2.5 inches(h) x 5.75 inches(w) x 10 inches(l). Retail price is targeted at $575.00.

The backpack CD-ROM drive offers endless opportunities for both the home entertainment and educational markets. Backpack also fills a need for computer professionals who require massive information storage at their fingertips. It couldn't be easier to transport or share this information between computers, both at home and at the office.

Initial shipments of the backpack CD-ROM drive will begin in November. Backpack is also available in diskette, hard drive, and tape backup formats. For the location of your nearest dealer, contact Micro Solutions Computer Products, 132 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115, 815/756-3411


Backpack Tape Drive Parallel Port Drive
NEW BACKPACK TAPE DRIVE PARALLEL PORT TAPE DRIVE IS FASTER, LIGHTER, AND SMALLER

September 14, 1992 -- Micro Solutions announces new features that enhance the backpack no-slot tape drive. The QIC 80 format handles up to 250MB of storage with data compression. This external backup drive is compatible with any PC machine (including portables), that has a standard parallel port. It requires DOS 3.0 or above.

The new backpack tape drive is twice as fast as before, backing up data at a rate of up to 9MB per minute. It's also easier to transport because it's 30 percent smaller and a pound lighter. The new backpack tape drive weighs 2.5 pounds and measures 1.5 inches(h) x 4 inches(w) x 7.75 inches(l). The enhanced performance will not increase the current retail price of $669.00.

Backpack uses DC2080 or DC2120 quarter-inch mini-cartridges. The drive will also read QIC 40 tapes. With its 1 Mb/s transfer rate, backpack is twice as fast as an internal floppy tape drive. Installation remains the same. Just plug the drive into the printer port and run the installation program. No interface card is required because the data transfers go through the parallel port. The tape backup drive has a printer port to enable a printer or another backpack to be attached.

The new backpack tape drive will be shipped on September 22.

Backpack is also available in CD-ROM, hard drive, and diskette formats. For the location of your nearest dealer, contact Micro Solutions Computer Products, 132 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115, 815/756-3411.


RMS LAN Performance Analyzer
SUNRISE, FLA. (Oct. 13, 1992) -- The data communication industry's first integrated local area and wide area networking management system is announced today by Racal-Datacom with the addition of a LAN Performance Analyzer to the Racal Management System (RMS). This local area network analysis tool joins Racal's wide area networking system performance analyzer, giving Racal users a complete package of integrated local and wide area networking including analysis capabilities.

"Racal-Datacom now has the broadest range of managed networking devices in the data communications industry," said Ed Daly, senior vice president of engineering. "The LAN Performance Analyzer rounds out the performance tools in the Racal Management System for integrated LAN/WAN networks. With this tool it is possible to observe the performance of distributed client/server-based LAN segments as a system. This makes networks more efficient by troubleshooting for LAN problems that would disrupt business and the analyzer helps make configuration decisions to improve effectiveness."

Through its windowing capability, the Racal Management System provides the ability to monitor traffic flow, analyze protocols, set alarm thresholds, view network usage statistics, perform auto-baselining, and troubleshoot problems using an on-line menu-driven network information base. The integrated system provides powerful network analysis using the Remote Network Monitoring Management Information Base (RMON MIB), a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) MIB for remote network monitoring, characterization and analysis.

RMS is the network management component of RSA (Racal Strategic Architecture). RSA assures that Racal products worldwide interoperate under common network management and are supported by comprehensive services necessary to compete in today's business climate. RSA gives users a technologically sound migration path to support their investment.

Racal-Datacom enhances and integrates the ProTools, Inc. Network Control Series into the Racal Management System. In 1992, LAN Times and InfoWorld honored ProTools' Network Control Series by giving lt the highest overall ranking in network and protocol analysis categories, respectively, in head-to-head comparisons with other leading vendors.

"Racal enhances that front-running LAN analysis package by integrating it with our full range of network management capability in the overall Racal Management System." Daly said. "The new LAN Performance Analyzer (LPA) Manager and LAN Performance Analyzer Agent will complement the Racal-Datacom WAN Performance Analyzer to provide a complete LAN/WAN solution for performance management."

The LAN Performance Analyzer can be used in the planning, optimization. maintenance, and repair of today's local and enterprise-wide computer networks. Fully programmable through its icon-driven graphical user interface, LPA provides extensibility. customization, and scalability to grow with users as the network grows. Beyond network diagnostics and protocol analysis, LPA can be used proactively for network monitoring, characterization, analysis, simulation and forecasting.

The LPA Agent is a monitoring and analysis tool for each network segment and the LPA Manager is a central console that manages up to 256 LPA Agents.

The LPA Agent can be used alone to identify potential LAN problems or lt can interface with the LPA Manager to allow a central administrator to view and troubleshoot any individual LAN on the network.

LPA Manager incorporates the functions of LPA Agent and allows powerful, in-depth analysis and management capabilities, such as statistical analysis, network characterization, simulation, auto-baselining, protocol analysis and visual mapping of the network.

"The integration of ProTools' Network Control Series analysis tools with Racal's wide area network performance analyzer offers customers an integrated LAN/WAN network management strategy," said Fred Haase, Racal-Datacom vice president for network management. "The Racal Management System continues to provide innovative network management solutions to positively impact the user's business."

The LPA Manager, when combined with other modules from the Racal Management System. such as the WAN Performance Analyzer and the Network Control Unit. runs on a 486 personal computer using the OS/2 operating system.

The LPA Manager component list price is $10,995 with both Token Ring and Ethernet capability. The LPA Agent software costs $1,450 for each remote segment, either Token Ring or Ethernet version. Both are available now.

The WAN Performance Analyzer (formerly called SPAN/2). is a wide area network performance analysis system that can aid in optimizing the data network by collecting response time information and utilization data at a line, cluster, device or transaction level. The WAN Performance Analyzer can monitor traffic flow, isolate response time problems, store statistical data for trending and analyze historical data to fine tune and balance the network load. Its pricing starts at $5,000.

Racal-Datacom is the global union of 15 individual companies with representation in more than 80 nations. The company is a leading independent provider of data communications products, systems and services. The firm offers business solutions for the implementation, management and support of enterprise networks from the desktop through local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).

Racal-Datacom reported worldwide fiscal year 1992 revenues of more than $606 million.

Racal-Datacom

1601 North Harrison Parkway, Sunrise, FL 33323-2899

305-846-1601,  fax 305-846-3935


Micro Express Cyrix 486SLC Based PC Under $1000
MICRO EXPRESS INTRODUCES CYRIX 486SLC 25-MHZ PC FOR UNDER $1000

Santa Ana, CA..A low-cost, high-performance 25-MHz PC, based on the Cyrix 486SLC microprocessor, is now available from Micro Express. With 1MB of RAM, 1K of internal RAM cache, a 40-MB fast IDE hard disk drive, Super VGA graphics card and monochrome monitor, both 3-1/2" and 5-1/4" high-density floppy disk drives, a mouse, keyboard, DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1, this computer sells for only $950. If Super VGA Color is desired, it is available as a $200 option.

The BIOS is from AMI, and includes password protection and selectable shadowing of both the system and video BIOS. RAM is upgradable on the motherboard to 16 MB. A CMOS clock-calendar is included, as are built-in diagnostics. The motherboard provides six full 16-bit expansion slots. One parallel and two serial ports are standard on this PC.

This PC is packaged in a compact desktop case, measuring 6.5"[H] x 14.5''[W] x 16.5"[D]. The standard case allows for five drive bays, four externally accessed and one internal. If desired, the ME 486SLC can be provided in a super tower case, with room for up to 8 disk drives and a 375-W power supply. A standard 101-type enhanced keyboard with or without audible feedback is offered...or a programmable keyboard can be substituted for just $75.

The Finest Available Customer Support

A full 2-year warranty is included on parts and labor for this PC, with shipping for the first 4 months paid both ways by Micro Express, as well as a 30-day moneyback guarantee. Optional on-site service, through GE, is also available. If a part fails, Micro Express offers 24-hour express board replacement service. As with all other Micro Express computers, this machine is burned in for 72 hours before shipping to eliminate early failures. In addition, a toll-free number is provided for free unlimited technical support. Technical support is available 24-hours per day and 7-days per week as part of the exclusive Micro Express "Always" customer support program. When technical documents are required, Micro Express offers Automated FAX-back service. Using this service documents can be requested through voice-mail and will be FAXed directly to the customer without human intervention.

The ME 486SLC is available now, direct from Micro Express.

Micro Express is an award-winning manufacturer of notebook, laptop, portable and desktop microcomputers that are fully IBM compatible. Micro Express offers extremely high quality and a wide range of additional features at a very competitive price. Micro Express personal computers are regularly rated at the top of comparative reviews in computer trade magazines, having won such honors as PC Magazine Editors' Choice, PC World Best Buy, Computer Buyer's Guide Best Buy, BYTE Magazine One-To-Watch, PC Week Analyst' s Choice and many others. The company also offers a selection of high-performance add-in peripheral boards and monitors.

For further sales information, contact Micro Express at 1801 Carnegie Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. Phone: (714) 852-1400 or (800) 989-9900.


PAS Adds Chaos Data Analyzer Software
PAS Adds Chaos Data Analyzer Software to Expanding Chaos Series

Physics Academic Software Releases CHAOS DATA ANALYZER

October 12, 1992--CHAOS DATA ANALYZER is a research and teaching tool for the IBM PC consisting of 14 programs that detect hidden determinism, or chaos, in seemingly random data. It can analyze a record of up to 16,382 data points using time-series analysis and employs a novel technique using singular value decomposition to construct a set of model equations whose solutions predict the next few terms in a time series.

Developed by Julien C. Sprott, University of Wisconsin, and George Rowlands, University of Warwick, CHAOS DATA ANALYZER provides tools that enable you to determine the properties of equations underlying chaos. These tools include calculations of the probability distribution, power spectrum, Lyapunov exponent, and various measures of the fractal dimension. The data can be displayed in many ways, including time records, phase-space plots, return maps, and Poincare movies.

Because of its versatility, CHAOS DATA ANALYZER can be used as a lecture demonstration, research tool, or student tutorial in a course on nonlinear dynamics. Users at all levels will find it easy to move from one analysis to the next. In addition, they will value the automatic mode, which performs all tests in sequence and summarizes the results efficiently.

Data can be read in from the user's disk file or can be produced by the companion program CHAOS DEMONSTRATIONS, another PAS package developed by Sprott and Rowlands. CHAOS DATA ANALYZER includes sample data files as well.

Reviewers are enthusiastic about CHAOS DATA ANALYZER. "It is a good teaching tool that gives a wide variety of information useful in analyzing potentially chaotic data," says Eric T. Lane, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. "CDA takes chaos out of the realm of textbooks and computer simulations and brings it into a wide range of everyday settings," says Joseph G. Harrison, University of Alabama, Birmingham. "The ability to create your own input data is a very useful feature." And James B. Harold, University of Maryland, comments, "The program provides the user with a powerful collection of chaos-oriented analytical tools."

CHAOS DATA ANALYZER is the fourth chaos program to be published and distributed by Physics Academic Software, which is a project of the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with the American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers. The other titles include CHAOS DEMONSTRATIONS, also by Sprott and Rowlands; CHAOS SIMULATIONS, by Alan Wolf and Tom Bessoir; and CHAOTIC DYNAMICS WORKBENCH, by Roger Rollins. All are part of a continuing series of educational software from PAS.

CHAOS DATA ANALYZER operates on IBM PC, XT, AT, and PS/2 personal computers with at least 512K of RAM memory and CGA, Hercules, MCGA, EGA, or VGA graphics. A math-coprocessor and a graphics-capable printer are recommended.

CHAOS DATA ANALYZER may be purchased for $99 .95 plus $3 .50 shipping and handling . Lab Packs, which include ten copies of the software and one User's Manual, are available for $299.95.

For a limited time, you can purchase the entire PAS collection, with or without Lab Packs, and save up to 33% off the regular price. Physics Academic Software offers a no-risk guarantee by providing a full refund for packages returned within 30 days.

PAS also offers a Standing Order Plan, which brings the latest in innovative physics courseware to your door, along with exceptional savings. When you join the Standing Order Plan, you will automatically receive each new PAS program, with or without Lab Packs, and save up to 33% off the list price.

Orders and requests for a free catalog of all Physics Academic Software titles should be directed to The Academic Software Library, Campus Box 8202, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-8202. By telephone, call (800) 955-TASL or (919) 515-7447; FAX (919) 515-2682.


MDBS IV Available as Novell NetWare Module
MDBS IV, mdbs' high-performance on-line transaction processing DBMS, will be available as a Novell NetWare Loadable Module (NLM). The MDBS IV database server will operate on the Novell file server, therefore eliminating the need for a separate database server machine. Database I/O is done through standard I/O calls, thus taking advantage of Novell' s superior disk operating system and caching. The MDBS IV NLM version features a speed improvement of up to 300% over the MDBS IV DOS version. The database server is fully 32-bit compiled, multi-threaded, and will run in as little as 512K RAM.

Robert Shoop, Director of Database Products for Novell, states, "We are pleased to have Micro Data Base Systems, Inc. join the growing number of software developers who are implementing their database servers as NetWare Loadable Modules. Our customers will benefit from having the high-performance solution of the MDBS IV database engine and the NetWare platform."

It is expected that many of mdbs' OEM clients will take advantage of the NLM functionality. Solomon Software will be one of the first companies to benefit from the MDBS IV NLM version.

"We're pleased to announce Solomon Software's intention to incorporate the MDBS IV NLM database engine into our high-end network accounting system, Solomon III," said Gary Harpst, President and Chief Executive Officer of Solomon Software. "The NLM should bring significant improvements in performance to our installed base of networked accounting sites and should bring significant opportunities for businesses that are downsizing to NetWare 386 LANs for accounting needs. Incorporating this NLM is an important event in the evolution of Solomon III's client/server architecture which we pioneered in the micro accounting software market over six years ago. "

The MDBS IV NLM version is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 1992. It is currently in beta testing at several MDBS IV customer sites. The NLM version of MDBS IV will be priced at $7000 and up.

For more information about mdbs' NLM version of MDBS IV, please contact your account representative at (800) 445-MDBS. International inquiries should contact mdbs International Sales at (317) 447-1122.

mdbs, Two Executive Dr, PO Box 6089, Lafayette, IN 47903-6089

317-447-1122


dCLIP 3.0 Clipper Development Environment
Donnay Software Releases dCLlP 3.0.

Unsurpassed Speed and Compatibility for Clipper Developers.

(October 15, 1992) -- dCLlP 3.0, a major upgrade to the popular Clipper development environment and suite of libraries, is now available from Donnay Software Designs. dCLIP 3.0 has been redesigned to go beyond being an integrated development environment - it is a true engine for Clipper that delivers unsurpassed speed and compatibility for the Clipper developer. dCLIP 3.0 includes powerful new support for all third-party Replaceable Database Drivers, enabling developers to employ a wide variety of file formats in their applications. dCLIP's new RDD and DBMS libraries provide important compatibility enhancements to the RDD systems in Clipper and those from third party developers. Other new features in dCLIP 3.0 include:

* Built-ln Command and Menu Support: Maximum compatibility for greater application flexibility. Support for all popular database drivers, including dBASE III+ and dBASE IV, Fox, Paradox and Clipper.

* Database Editor: Unique facility that gives developers and end-users the power to edit data in the same way text editors are used to edit text.

* Enhanced Browse Functions: Multi-Window, Relational, Tiled and One-To-Many browsing, with multi-format Cut-and-Paste. Browse among Borland, Fox, Clipper and dBASE databases simultaneously.

* "Work" System: Save your entire working environment (databases, indexes, tags, relations, filters, selected work areas, record pointers, RDD's, etc.), quit the application (or simply turn off the computer), then restore everything with a simple DOT-prompt command.

* Clipper 5.01-Compatible Preprocessor: Test preprocessor commands without having to compile first. This interactive preprocessor clone is available at the DOT-prompt - simply load in Clipper header (.CH) files from the DOT-prompt and see what they do.

* Complete Mouse Support: Saves time and keystrokes.

* FREE Copy of the Expert Help Hypertext Engine: A $69 value

* Over 500 Library Functions and DOT-Prompt Commands: A wide range of powerful short-cuts to help build better applications.

And, as always, dCLlP 3.0 includes an advanced dynamic linker and debugging system that significantly reduces overall development time; and a development environment that combines the interactive look and feel of dBASE and FoxPro with the power of Clipper.

The suggested retail price for dCLIP 3.0 is $399.

Donnay Software Designs

20251 Acacia St., Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92707

(714) 263-1011. FAX: (714) 263-0201.


Cornerstone Systems Music Tracker V1.1
Oklahoma City - Cornerstone Systems has announced the release of Music Tracker Version 1.1 for the IBM PC and compatibles. The program is a powerful tool for categorizing and searching through CD, Cassette, LP, DAT, and Reel Tape collections. Highlighting the list of features is Song Search. The program can find an album even if only part of the title or part of a song is known. A myriad of reports can be directed to the screen or printer with a Custom Report Generator. Users can print all or any portion of a collection by selecting criteria from an easy to use pop-up menu system. Albums can be viewed in order by title or artist. Switching between search orders is lightning fast. Data entry is simplified by a smart editor which provides menu driven pick lists of album formats and user defined categories. Add, modify, or delete data at any time. Help screens provide details about all program options. An easy to use back-up routine is included for duplicating data The program requires a minimum of 640K RAM, a hard disk drive, a dot matrix or laser printer, and a color or monochrome monitor. The software is available on 5.25" or 3.5" floppy diskettes. The program is backed by a 30 day money back guarantee. Music Tracker Version 1.1 is available direct from Cornerstone systems for $34.95 including first class shipping. A working demo is available for $5. For more information, write...

Cornerstone Systems, 7000 Stony Creek Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73132

405-722-7845


Sybase Organizes Product Operations
SYBASE ORGANIZES PRODUCT OPERATIONS INTO BUSINESS UNITS

Tools Technology Group and Server & Connectivity Group are Formed to Maximize Opportunities in Different Product Areas

EMERYVILLE, CA -- October 12, 1992 -- Sybase, Inc. today announced the formation of two business units that will be responsible for the product portion of its business. Sybase is a leading vendor of client/server-based relational database management systems (RDBMS) for on-line, enterprise-wide applications.

The Tools Technology Group will be responsible for Sybase's application development tools, and the Server & Connectivity Group will be responsible for Sybase's database server and connectivity products. Each Group will consist of product development, product management and finance functions, and will have profitability objectives. Sybase's worldwide field operations, corporate marketing, corporate finance and administration, and corporate human resources will remain as centralized functions.

Mark Hoffman, Sybase president and CEO, commented, "Our company has come a long way since the late 1980s when we were just a small start-up and our success was predominantly due to our SYBASE SQL Server product. We are now a major player in the software industry and have many strong product families, each with unique market needs. This new structure reflects the maturity of our company as we continue to grow rapidly. And by allowing each Group to focus its energies on being responsive to their respective markets, we will be able to maximize our opportunities in each of the product areas."

New Business Units

Both of the newly formed Groups will consist of product development, product management and finance functions. Previously, each of these functions reported into a centralized functional department. In addition, each Group will have profitability objectives. In the past, profitability objectives were specified at the company level.

The Tools Technology Group

The Tools Technology Group will be headed by Dr. Robert Epstein, the company's co-founder and executive vice president. The Group will be responsible for Sybase's application development tools, including the APT Workbench and Gain products.

Sybase recently acquired Gain Technology of Palo Alto, California in a merger transaction. Gain, the developer and marketer of multimedia application development software, will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary and, except for its field personnel, will report directly into Epstein's Group. Gain's field personnel will report into David Peterschmidt, Sybase's general manager and vice president of worldwide field operations. Tom Siebel, president of Gain, will be leaving the company to pursue personal interests but will be available as a consultant to assist in the transition.

Epstein remarked, "Over the next couple of years, we will be introducing a lot of new products into the market place that will enable organizations to take full advantage of client/server computing to meet their business needs. This new business structure will allow us to deliver our new technology to the market more effectively and efficiently."

The Server & Connectivity Group

The Server & Connectivity Group will be directed by Mark Pine, vice president, formerly Sybase's vice president of engineering. The Server & Connectivity Group will be responsible for Sybase's database server product line, most notably the SYBASE SQL Server product, and the company's connectivity products, including the SYBASE Open Client and Open Server interfaces. Both Epstein and Pine will continue to report directly to Mark Hoffman, Sybase president and CEO.

The SYBASE System

The SYBASE system is a leading client/server-based relational database management systems (RDBMS) for the on-line enterprise. It consists of proven on-line RDBMS technology, complete SQL lifecycle tools, and open interoperability products. The SYBASE SQL Server product features scalable high performance, server-enforced integrity, high application availability, and on-line distributed DBMS capabilities. The SYBASE SQL Lifecycle tools provide graphical tools for the complete SQL development lifecycle, including design, application development, and operational control. The SYBASE Open Client/Server Interface products provide a distributed architecture for interoperability between heterogeneous tools, applications, databases, data sources, and network services. Sybase, Inc

Sybase, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBS) develops and markets the SYBASE system, a leading client/server-based RDBMS product family for on-line, enterprise-wide applications. The company offers proven technology combined with services from the SQL Solutions consulting organization and alliances with leading vendors to provide customers with complete desktop to mainframe solutions. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase markets its products worldwide through its direct sales force, telesales, distributors, OEMs, VARs, and systems integrators.

Sybase, 6475 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

510-596-3500


Apple Reduces Macintosh Suggested Retail Prices
Apple Reduces Suggested Retail Prices on Many Macintosh Products in The U.S.

CUPERTINO, California--September 28, 1992-The Apple USA division of Apple Computer, Inc. announced today that it has reduced manufacturer suggested retail prices (SRPs) in the United States on many Apple Macintosh personal computers and related peripheral and accessory products.

Apple's SRP price reductions extend across the majority of the Macintosh product family including the Macintosh Quadra line. Reductions in SRP range from 11 percent to 36 percent on the following products: the Macintosh Classic II, Macintosh LC II, Macintosh IIsi, Macintosh IIci, Quadra 700, and selected configurations in the Quadra 950 line. Price reductions will vary by product, based on configuration. The new prices are effective immediately.

"Lowering our SRPs will enhance our competitive market position by providing computers at aggressive price points across the Macintosh product line," said Bob Puette, president of the Apple USA division of Apple Computer, Inc.

"This year Apple has seen solid gains in marketshare, unit share and overall revenue growth while many of our competitors have struggled to maintain their position,'' Puette added. "We intend to continue our offensive posture by attracting new customers through aggressive pricing, excellent products and unmatched value."

Puette noted that while Apple USA is announcing a change in SRPs on many Macintosh products, it is difficult to calculate what effect this action will have on retail pricing set by resellers.

Current and previous suggested retail prices for selected Macintosh computers are:

                                Previous SRP   New SRP  %Change

Macintosh Classic II  4MB/40HD     $1,699       $1,079     36%

Macintosh Classic II  4MB/80HD      1,849        1,209     35

Macintosh LC II       4MB/40HD      1,699        1,239     27

Macintosh LC II       4MB/80MB      1,849        1,349     27

Macintosh IIsi        3MB/40HD      2,499        1,729     31

Macintosh IIsi        5MB/80HD      2,999        1,999     33

Macintosh IIci        5MB/SD        3,299        2,539     23

Macintosh IIci        5MB/80HD      3,999        2,719     32

Macintosh IIci        5MB/230HD     4,599        3,089     33

Quadra 700            4MB/SD        5,199        4,219     19

Quadra 700            4MB/80HD      5,899        4,669     21

Quadra 700            4MB/230HD     6,499        5,039     22

Quadra 700            4MB/400HD     7,199        5,849     19

Quadra 950            8MB/230HD     8,499        7,349     13

Quadra 950            8MB/400HD     9,199        8,169     11

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Apple Announces AppleLink CD
Apple Announced AppleLink CD

New CD-ROM Product Brings Valuable Information to Macintosh Users for a Single Annual Fee

CUPERTINO, California -- October 7, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced AppleLink CD, an information resource product on CD-ROM. AppleLink CD delivers regular editions of Apple and third party product and support information for a single annual subscription fee.

AppleLink CD offers Macintosh computer users access to a wealth of information previously available only through AppleLink, Apple's global electronic communications and information service. Unlike most on-line services, however, the new product requires no modems, special phone lines, or extra software. With only a Macintosh personal computer and a Macintosh-compatible CD-ROM drive, users can explore technical, product, program, and special interest information without time or cost limitations.

"AppleLink CD helps to create an information rich computing environment for Macintosh users," said Peter Friedman, director of Apple Online Services. "AppleLink CD will bring together much of the high quality information from Apple and third parties that's behind AppleLink-essentially making it the easiest and most cost effective way to access AppleLink information without actually going on-line."

The familiar Macintosh interface, combined with an on-line help feature, makes AppleLink CD easy to setup, learn and use. And the yearly one-time fee means users don't have to worry about cost or time limitations as they would if they were accessing the information on-line. The multi-user version of AppleLink CD will allow additional users to access the information as a shared volume on an AppleTalk network.

Information Content Each edition of AppleLink CD will include an extensive technical information library--the same one used by Apple's own technical support staff--as well as product data, public articles, and documentation for solutions to hardware and software problems. Also included on the CD will be descriptions of Apple products, and technical, marketing, and support materials from more than 400 Macintosh-compatible hardware and software manufacturers.

A special Software Sampler section will contain 15MB of Apple software updates as well as free software and shareware for the Macintosh. Users will be able to download free software demonstrations and review new software programs.

In addition, the special interest areas will allow users to browse numerous bulletin board conferences from the extensive AppleLink on-line discussion areas or investigate specific topic areas such as K-12 education, multimedia, enterprise computing, and design & publishing.

AppleLink CD is produced by Apple's information services unit, Apple Online Services (AOS). Other Apple Online Services products include AppleLink, Apple's global on-line professional service. Introduced in 1985 to enhance communication between Apple Computer, its business partners and customers, AppleLink today includes over 50,000 subscribers in the worldwide Apple Community in 55 countries.

System Configuration AppleLink CD requires a Macintosh computer running System 6.0.7 or later and a Macintosh compatible CD-ROM drive. 4MB (RAM) random access memory is required.

Price and Availability AppleLink CD will be available worldwide in January 1993. Initially, AppleLink CD will be available through an annual subscription for four quarterly editions; other options may become available in the future. Pricing and availability will vary by country.

In the U.S., a one year subscription, which includes four quarterly editions, is available in a single-user version for $299 or a multi-user version for $649. Please check with your Apple representative or in the United States, call the Apple Online Services HelpLine at 408-974-3309 for more information or to order (after January 1, 1993). A special evaluation version of AppleLink CD is available through a limited offer in the U.S. by calling 408-974-3309.

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


AppleCD 300 High Performance CD-ROM Drive
Apple Unveils High-Performance CD-ROM Drive

CUPERTINO, California--October 7, 1992--To further enhance the multimedia capabilities of it's Macintosh computer family, Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced a new CD-ROM drive, the new AppleCD 300. Available in both external and internal versions, the CD 300 is two times faster than most CD-ROM drives, has a choice of operating speeds, and supports new CD-ROM formats, including Kodak Photo CD. Taken together, these features make the CD 300 the highest performance, most feature-rich Macintosh CD-ROM drive on the market today.

"Nearly 10% of all Macintosh users have purchased CD-ROM drives. We believe the interactive CD technology that's on the horizon will create even more demand," said Eric Harslem, vice president of desktop computing, Macintosh hardware division. "But these new technologies require a high performance drive. The CD 300 has the speed and power users want today and the built-in capability to support the very exciting titles that we anticipate in the future."

The AppleCD 300 is designed to transfer data up to twice as fast as most CD-ROM drives and is equipped with a large 256K data buffer. This kind of superior performance allows users to efficiently access very large files, such as high-quality video and animation faster than is currently possible.

The AppleCD 300 has a unique speed select switch that allows the user to choose either single- or double-speed mode. This feature is designed to give users compatibility with the widest range of available CD titles.

The CD 300 can also read multi-session Kodak Photo CD discs, a feature not found on most CD-ROM drives. A Photo CD image is a digitized version of a 35 MM photograph that a user can open and view on the Macintosh computer screen. A multi-session Photo CD disc allows additional photographic images to be added to images already on it. With the AppleCD 300 and a Macintosh computer running Apple Computer's QuickTime multimedia architecture, a user can easily access these high-quality images, copy and save them, cut and paste into documents, and also edit them using Macintosh graphics applications.

The CD 300 also supports several new CD formats, including CD+G and CD+MIDI. These new formats allow CD developers to better integrate audio, text and graphics. The CD+MIDI format, for example, will allow professional and amateur musicians to more easily use MIDI-synthesized music in a CD title. Apple believes its support for these new formats will spur development of titles and in turn provide customers with richer and more diverse CD-ROM titles.

To introduce new CD 300 users to the array of information available on CD, Apple will ship a collection of 8 to 10 CD-ROM titles with the drive. These will include: Alice to Ocean, by Rick Smolan; Mozart: String Quartet in C Major, by The Voyager Company; Cinderella, by Discis Knowledge Research; Nautilus, by Metatec/Discovery Systems; Photo CD Sampler, by Eastman Kodak Company, and The Chronicles and Collections CD, by Apple.

An internal version, called the CD 300i, will also be available as a dealer-installable option for Macintosh computers with an available 5.25-in. drive bay. A separate CPU installation kit will be required. A new version of CD-Setup software (version 4.0.1) ships with the CD 300 and all internal upgrade kits. It also supports all other CD-ROM drives from Apple.

Apple will continue to market the AppleCD 150 for users who want a cost-effective method of accessing CD titles but don't need all of the features of the CD 300.

Pricing, Availability and Distribution

The AppleCD 300 will be available in December 1992 and the 300i Internal Drive Upgrade Kit will be available in January 1993 through authorized Apple resellers. All AppleCD 300 drives carry a one year limited warranty. Pricing, availability and distribution will vary by country.

Product                                   MSRP      Availability

---------------------------------        -------    -------------

AppleCD 300                              $599.00    December 1992

AppleCD 300i Internal Upgrade Kit         499.00    January  1993

(Includes installation kit)

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Recipe Box V2.0 Culinary Toolkit
October 8, 1992 -- Recipe Box Culinary Toolkit 2.0 has been released by Sunrise Software.....A Culinary Toolkit developed to bring the power of the PC into the kitchen.

Whether you are a five star chef, kitchen gourmet or a food service professional, Recipe Box has the power and versatility to manage your culinary demands.

Recipe Box utilizes the power of a Database Management System developed specifically for this application. This insures quick and accurate access to all recipes.

Use Recipe Box as an index to other recipes and cookbooks. It can help you control a stockpile of existing cookbooks.

Over 1 million recipes can be compiled in a single cookbook, plus Recipe Box can govern up to 100 cookbooks.

Exchange or distribute recipes with associates and friend. Recipe Box easily transfers recipes to and from diskettes.

Some major features of Recipe Box are:

View and/or Edit a Recipe on one screen

Create your own Cookbook

Create, Edit and Print Shopping List

Print Recipes to Printer or File

Learn short cuts with Quick Guide

3 methods to Print or Move Recipes:

 -Tag List

 -Search List

 -Entire Cookbook

Over 110 recipes included in Cookbook

Organize Recipes by Categories

Adjust serving size for large dinner parties

View helpful reference information in TidBits

Easily export Recipes to Diskette

Search for Recipes by:

 -Recipe Name

 -Description

 -Category(s)

 -Preparation

 -Ingredients

Hardware requirements:

IBM Compatible Personal Computer

640 kb RAM

Hard Disk Drive

5 1/4 floppy drive (for installation)

Color or Monochrome Monitor

Mouse (optional)

Parallel Printer (optional)

Although a hard drive is not necessary, X is highly recommended. Using a floppy will be slow and at times awkward, but it will work.

Recipe Box requires slightly over 560 kb of memory to operate with all features active. Some of the features may be turned off by using command line options.

Check the download libraries on America Online for the Version 2.0 release.

Sunrise Software, PO Box 7208, San Jose, CA

408-377-0703


Apple Strengthens Portable & Mid-Range Mac Lines
Apple Strengthens Portable and Mid-Range Macintosh Lines

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced a broad range of new Apple Macintosh products that extends the company's leadership in portable computing and enriches its mid-range computer offerings. The announcements include two new models of the company's award-winning PowerBook notebook computers; a new personal computing system that combines the convenience of notebook computing with the power of desktop computing; two new fast, flexible desktop systems; and a new color display that complements the advanced graphics capabilities of the Macintosh computer family.

Apple also announced shipment of Version 7.1 of its acclaimed System 7 operating system, and Version 1.5 of the QuickTime multimedia architecture. With System 7.1, Apple is providing System 7 for the first time to customers in Japan, China and other Asian markets.

"The unique integrated design of the original PowerBook computers made it easier than ever for people to perform meaningful work with a computer whenever and wherever they chose," said Fred Forsyth, senior vice president and general manager of the Macintosh Systems Division. "These products expand on that design by adding new features to this best-selling line and introducing an all-new system that offers customers the best of the notebook world and the best of the desktop world in one system."

"Today's PowerBook announcements underscore the innovative approach Apple takes to computer design, rather than the more common approach of simply offering shrunken down desktop computers," Forsyth added. "We continue to listen to what customers want. And we continue to extend the usefulness of personal computer technology."

"We've also added capabilities to our mid-range Macintosh computers, giving more expansion, storage, and color capabilities to a broad range of customers--from small businesses and students to publishers and large organizations," Forsyth said.

Today's announcement included the following:

* PowerBook 160 and 180. These new additions to Apple's fast-selling PowerBook line of notebook computers feature greater performance, more flexible video capabilities, and higher-quality displays. Both systems use Motorola's 68030 processor, running at 25 and 33 MHz, respectively. With a builtin video-out feature, they support a wide range of external displays, including VGA and SVGA displays as well as provide superior grayscale displays.

* Macintosh Duo System. This innovative personal computer system combines the versatility of a desktop computer with the convenience of a notebook computer. The system includes the PowerBook Duo notebook computer the Macintosh Duo Dock docking station, and PowerLatch docking technology, which delivers a smooth transition between the worlds of desktop and notebook computing.

* Macintosh IIvx and IIvi. These two mid-range Macintosh 11 computers make it easy for users to work with sophisticated graphics, large files, and vivid colors. Both systems incorporate Motorola's 68030 processor, running at 16 and 32 MHz, respectively. Both support up to 32,000 colors and feature three NuBus slots. A distinctive expansion bay that accepts mass storage devices such as a CD-ROM drive, a removable cartridge drive, or a high-capacity disk drive, is also a feature of both systems.

* Macintosh 14-inch Color Display. This high resolution color display complements the sophisticated color and graphics capabilities of the Macintosh computer family. It features high definition and sharp focus, and virtually none of the distortion common in displays of its class. The display also includes advanced ergonomic features: its tilt and swivel stand lets users adjust the display to the most comfortable angle.

* System 7.1. The new version of the Macintosh operating system incorporates Apple's WorldScript technology, which provides inherent support for most written languages. WorldScript enables Apple to easily localize the Macintosh tor a specific market, resulting in nearly simultaneous delivery of computer products throughout most parts of the world. It also provides built-in potential for multi-language computing on the Macintosh computer, which can be realized with the addition of software modules that Apple plans to offer in the future.

* QuickTime 1.5. A system-software extension, QuickTime 1.5 is included with System 7.1 upgrade products. This latest version of QuickTime enhances the user's ability to integrate dynamic data types--such as video, sound, and animation--into presentations, training materials, and documents.

With QuickTime 1.5, the video-playback area on the screen is four times larger. In addition, it supports Kodak's new Photo CD technology, and full screen, full motion video with available addon hardware.

Combined with the remainder of its line, Apple believes these new hardware and software products will give customers the most versatile and feature-rich line-up of offerings available.

Pricing and Availability

The Macintosh IIvx, the PowerBook 160 and 180 and the Macintosh Duo System will be available through authorized Apple resellers worldwide. The Macintosh IIvi will be available through authorized Apple resellers in selected countries outside the U.S.

In the U.S., the Macintosh IIvx will be offered in three configurations at a manufacturer's suggested retail price ranging from $2,949 to $3,219. The Macintosh 14-inch Color Display has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $589. Five configurations of the new PowerBook 160 and 180 will carry an MSRP of between $2,429 and $4,229. Three new PowerBook Duo models will also be available at MSRPs ranging from $2,249 to $2,969. The Macintosh Duo Dock will carry an MSRP of $1,079. Pricing and availability may vary outside the U.S.

System 7.1 is shipping with all new Macintosh computers introduced today and will be available from Apple directly as part of a System 7.1 Update Kit. The kit will carry an SRP of $34.95 and is available by calling (800-769-2775). QuickTime 1.5 is available immediately as part of the System 7.1 Update kit and is being distributed via a wide variety of bulletin boards and user groups.

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Macintosh Duo System Combines Notebook & Desktop
Apple's New Macintosh Duo System Combines the Benefits of Notebook and Desktop Computing

Features New Docking Technology and Powerful Four-Pound PowerBook Computer

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced a Macintosh personal computer system that combines the power and versatility of desktop computing with the convenience and flexibility of notebook systems. The new Macintosh Duo System lets users insert--or dock--a Macintosh PowerBook Duo computer into a desktop station that connects to a variety of peripherals and network resources. As a result, Macintosh Duo System users can have a complete desktop system at their office, including a large color display, full-size keyboard, and expansion capabilities; and, at the same time, have a powerful notebook computer to take with them for working away from the office.

"With the Duo System, customers get the best of both worlds," said Randy Battat, vice president of Apple's portable computing division. "Users get a Macintosh desktop computer and a Macintosh PowerBook computer--in a single system. They can keep all their files with them all the time and eliminate the file management problems that come from working on two separate computers. And unlike other docking stations, the Duo System allows users to go from desktop computer to notebook computer in one simple step that protects the user from accidentally losing data or having to reconfigure start-up files and cables."

The Macintosh Duo System comprises three main components: a PowerBook Duo notebook computer, the Macintosh Duo Dock, and PowerLatch docking technology, which delivers a smooth transition between the worlds of desktop computing and notebook computing.

High Performance Four-Pound PowerBook Computers At the heart of the Macintosh Duo System is a high-performance Macintosh PowerBook Duo computer. There are two models--the PowerBook Duo 210 and the PowerBook Duo 230. Both models weigh just 4.2 pounds (with battery) and measure just 1.4 inches thick.

Though small and light, PowerBook Duo computers match the speed of powerful desktop computers. They feature the high-performance Motorola 68030 processor, so they can make quick work of complicated computing tasks, such as financial analysis and desktop publishing. The PowerBook Duo 230 runs at 33 megahertz (MHz) and can be configured with either an 80 megabyte (MB) or a 120MB hard disk. The 210 runs at 25MHz and has an 80MB hard disk. Both come with 4MB of memory (expandable to 24MB) and a bright, backlit supertwist LCD display that supports 16 levels of gray.

Like all Macintosh computers, PowerBook Duo computers come with System 7 and AppleTalk networking software. This makes them easy to connect to a network and share files with other Macintosh computers. With optional AppleTalk Remote Access software, users can connect their PowerBook Duo to a network of other Macintosh computers even when they're away from the office.

Macintosh Duo Dock

When users return to their desk, they can insert the PowerBook Duo into the Macintosh Duo Dock, which can be connected to a large color display (up to the Macintosh 16-inch Color Display), a full-size keyboard, a mouse, and available printers and servers. The Duo Dock offers two NuBus expansion slots for adding features and capabilities such as multiple or larger displays, high-speed networking, video capturing, or CPU acceleration. It also features an internal floppy disk drive, and a bay for an internal 3.5-inch hard disk.

Together, the PowerBook Duo 230 and the Macintosh Duo Dock deliver performance that is second only to the Macintosh Quadra line of computers. This makes the Macintosh Duo System a perfect mid-range solution for any customer who desires strong performance and the freedom to take their work anywhere. For example, customers such as desktop publishers who need a powerful portable computer to use away from the office, yet back at their desk need access to a fully equipped desktop system that can be customized with a large color display, a second hard disk for extra storage or file back up, or specialized networking capabilities.

Advanced Docking Technology

The key to enabling Macintosh Duo System users to go from notebook computing to desktop computing easily is Apple's new PowerLatch docking technology.

Other docking systems require users to reconnect cumbersome cables and reconfigure start-up files every time they want to use their notebook in the docking station. These systems also feature mechanical docking, which requires the user to determine whether the notebook computer is properly connected to the docking station. If the connection is broken--or if a user accidentally ejects their notebook while they're working--they'll lose their data.

But with PowerLatch docking technology, Duo system users simply insert the PowerBook Duo into the Duo Dock and press the start button--no other set-up is necessary to resume access to networks, large displays or other peripherals. PowerLatch also enables the Macintosh Duo System to take advantage of a single-point docking connection between the PowerBook Duo and the Macintosh Duo Dock, so users don't need to connect any cables when switching from desktop computing to notebook computing, even when using a modem. They simply insert the PowerBook Duo into the Macintosh Duo Dock. The PowerBook Duo is then automatically pulled into the correct position and securely connected to the Duo Dock, which prevents data loss. Users are also reminded with an onscreen message not to remove the PowerBook Duo from the Duo Dock until all the documents they've been working on are saved, which further protects them from losing information.

The Macintosh Duo System offers a particularly attractive computing solution for professionals who divide their time between two or more offices and always want their most current files with them. And because the Duo System lets multiple PowerBook Duo owners share the same Duo Dock, it's a cost effective solution for field sales representatives and other individuals who spend a small portion of their time at the office. The Macintosh Duo System is also a practical solution for colleges and universities where the Duo Dock stations can be installed in campus computing labs. This allows students to share stations with large displays, printers, and access to the campus mainframe computer--yet individually own their own personal PowerBook Duo computer to use in the dorm, library or other locations.

Optional Peripherals

The Macintosh Duo System also offers a number of peripherals and accessories that lets users customize their system. Most significant is the Macintosh Duo MiniDock--a mini-version of the Macintosh Duo Dock. The Macintosh Duo MiniDock enables users to connect the PowerBook Duo to a large display, full-size keyboard, mouse, and printer, yet at 1.25 pounds, it's small and light enough to carry in a briefcase along with the PowerBook Duo. With the Duo MiniDock, users can view the PowerBook Duo display and an external large display simultaneously. And, by using the SCSI port on the Duo MiniDock, the PowerBook Duo can be recognized by another Macintosh computer as an external hard disk, allowing users to exchange, copy, and rename files with ease.

The PowerBook Duo 210 and 230 each feature Apple's new EverWatch battery saver technology, which extends the life of the nickel-hydride batteries for up to 4.5 hours by automatically turning off energy-hungry components, such as the microprocessor, hard disk, modem, and display backlighting--when they're not in active use.

An important option, also announced today, is the affordable Macintosh PowerBook Express Modem. At $319 U.S. SRP, it offers high-speed, low-power data transfer at 14,400 bits per second (up to 57,600bps with built-in data compression). And with the modem's Express Fax software, users can easily send and receive faxes at 9600bps. The modem supports the standard Hayes AT command set and industry-standard error control and data compression protocols, ensuring the highest performance and reliability.

Other optional accessories for the Macintosh Duo System include: 4MB and 8MB memory expansion kits, PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter, external floppy disk drive, AC adapter, battery recharger, and additional nickel-hydride rechargeable batteries for the PowerBook Duo 210 and 230; math coprocessor, VRAM expansion kit, and Apple Ethernet NuBus Card for the Macintosh Duo Dock.

Pricing and Distribution

All Macintosh Duo System components will be offered worldwide through authorized Apple resellers. In the U.S., suggested retail prices, configurations, and ship dates are as follows: (Prices will vary outside the U.S.)

Product/Configuration               U.S. SRP     Ship Date

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PowerBook Duo 210 4MB Hard Disk 80    2,249     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo 230 4MB Hard Disk 80    2,609     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo 230 4MB Hard Disk 120   2,969     Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh Duo Dock                    1,079     November 1992

Macintosh Duo MiniDock                  589     December 1992

Macintosh HDI-20 External 1.4MB FDD     199     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo Floppy Adapter            135     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo AC Adapter                 65     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo Battery Recharger         119     November 1992

PowerBook Duo Rechargeable Battery       69     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo 4MB RAM Exp. Kit          235     Oct 19, 1992

PowerBook Duo 8MB RAM Exp. Kit          459     Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook Express Modem Kit   319     December 1992

Macintosh VRAM Expansion Kit             99     Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh Math Co-Processor              79     Oct 19, 1992

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


PowerBook Notebook Line Expanded
Apple Rolls Out More Powerful, Versatile PowerBook Computers

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced two new additions to its best-selling Macintosh PowerBook line of notebook computers. Called the Macintosh PowerBook 160 and Macintosh PowerBook 180, both bring greater performance, more flexible video capabilities, and even higher quality displays to the company's award-winning and fast-selling notebook line.

"We've made the world's most acclaimed notebook computers even better," said Randy Battat, president of portable computing. "We've added the features and power that customers asked for, while retaining our standard-setting, all-in-one design. We expect these new notebooks to accelerate our strong sales momentum among notebook computer purchasers."

Since their introduction in October 1991, Apple's PowerBook computers have become one of the most popular lines of notebook computers in the world. Many industry surveys rank PowerBook computers as the fastest-selling notebook systems on the market. In its 1992 fiscal year, Apple sold more than 400,000 PowerBook computers, and PowerBook sales generated more than $1 billion in revenue.

PowerBook computers have received a broad array of industry awards, including BYTE magazine's Readers' Choice Award, the Best Portable System at COMDEX/Fall 1991, the Gold Design Award from Germany's Industrie Forum, and the Gold Award from International Design magazine.

Notebook Design that Sets the Standard The PowerBook 160 and 180 share the distinctive, all-in-one design of the best-selling PowerBook computer. This design features the innovative center-trackball (which makes the systems easy to use even in non-traditional locations), a palm rest (which makes working on a PowerBook comfortable than other notebook computers), small size at fits inside a briefcase), and light weight (6.8 pounds).

listening to What Customers Want

Apple conducted extensive customer testing and research on the original PowerBook line to discover what improvements would make PowerBook computers more useful. Results of that research determined the enhancements to the PowerBook 160 and 180--more flexible video capabilities, improved grayscale displays, and greater performance.

More Flexible Video Capabilities

With the new video-out feature, users are able to use their PowerBook 160 or 180 to support a wide range of external displays in up to 256 colors, including Apple color and monochrome displays, some VGA and SVGA displays, and large projection monitors. This gives PowerBook users a number of advantages. For example, users can deliver presentations on large monitors--a capability that is especially attractive to mobile professionals, such as field salespeople, who need to make presentations in client offices. Users can also increase their workspace by using a larger display and the PowerBook display simultaneously.

Improved Grayscale Displays

The PowerBook 160 and 180 provide superior grayscale displays, making them easy on users' eyes and high quality presentation devices in their own right. Both support 16 levels of gray, so users can work with high definition, realistic images. The PowerBook 180 delivers the sharpest text and the brightest, clearest graphics available on any notebook computer because it incorporates a standard-setting backlit, active-matrix display. The PowerBook 160 uses a state-of-the-art backlit supertwist display.

Faster, More Powerful

The PowerBook 160 and 180 both feature the high performance Motorola 68030 processor, running at 25 megahertz (MHz) and 33MHz, respectively. This makes the PowerBook systems more powerful than many desktop computers, allowing users to make quick work of complicated computing tasks such as desktop publishing and financial analysis. The PowerBook 180 also has a 68882 floating point math coprocessor, which speeds up sophisticated numerical calculations. Both systems come with 4 megabytes (MB) of RAM standard, expandable to 14MB.

The PowerBook 160 and 180 each feature Apple's new EverWatch battery saver technology, which extends the life of the nickel-cadmium batteries for up to 2.5 to 3 hours of normal usage by automatically turning off energy-hungry components--such as the microprocessor, hard disk, modem, and display backlighting--when they're not in use.

An important option, also announced today, is the affordable Macintosh PowerBook Express Modem. At $319 U.S. SRP, it offers highspeed, low-power data transfer at 14,400 bits per second (up to 57,600bps with built-in data compression). And with the modem's Express Fax software, users can easily send and receive faxes at 9600bps. The modem supports the standard Hayes AT command set and industry-standard error control and data compression protocols, ensuring the highest performance and reliability.

The Macintosh PowerBook 145 (introduced in August, 1992),160, and 180 now comprise the PowerBook line. The PowerBook 170 (introduced October, 1991) is discontinued immediately.

Pricing and Distribution

The PowerBook 160 and PowerBook 180 will be offered through authorized Apple resellers worldwide. Each PowerBook includes a battery, AC adapter, video-out cable, System 7.1 software, training software, complete set-up, learning and reference documentation, and a one year limited warranty.

In the U.S., suggested retail prices, configurations, and ship dates are as follows: (Prices will vary outside the U.S.)

Macintosh PowerBook Computers             U.S. SRP    Ship Date

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Macintosh PowerBook 145 4MB Hard Disk 40    2,149    Aug 3, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 145 4MB Hard Disk 80    2,499    Aug 3, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 160 4MB Hard Disk 40    2,429    Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 160 4MB Hard Disk 80    2,789    Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 160 4MB Hard Disk 120   3,149    Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 180 4MB Hard Disk 80    3,869    Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook 180 4MB Hard Disk 120   4,229    Oct 19, 1992

Macintosh PowerBook Accessories

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Macintosh PowerBook 4MB Memory Exp. Kit       309    Currently

Macintosh PowerBook Rechargable Battery        69      Available

Macintosh PowerBook Battery Recharger          89        "

Macintosh PowerBook HDI-30 SCSI Disk Adapt.    39        "

Macintosh PowerBook HDI-30 SCSI Sys Cable      39        "

Macintosh PowerBook AC Adapter                 65        "

Macintosh PowerBook 2400 BPS Int. Modem       225        "

Macintosh PowerBook Express Modem Kit         319    Dec 1992

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Macintosh IIvx and IIvi Introduced Mid-Range Sys
Apple Introduces Two Fast, Flexible Mid-Range Macintosh II Computers

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi, two new mid-range Macintosh II personal computers that make it easy for users to work with sophisticated graphics, large files, and vivid colors. These fast, flexible systems support up to 32,000 colors on a variety of displays and feature a distinctive expansion bay that accepts mass storage devices such as a CD-ROM drive, a removable cartridge drive, or a high-capacity disk drive.

"The Macintosh IIvx and IIvi are ideal for people who want to keep pace with the latest advances in personal computing," said Eric Harslem, Apple's vice president of desktop computing. "They've got the power to tackle today's toughest computing tasks--from color publishing to complex financial analysis. And they'll expand to meet users' computing needs for years to come."

Apple believes that the new industrial design of the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi will find widespread acceptance in three markets. First, Macintosh Classic g) and Macintosh Plus users who wish to upgrade to a more powerful and versatile system will be attracted to the system's speed and flexibility. Second, desktop publishing and multimedia professionals will be attracted to the system's color capabilities and mass-storage options. Third, business people who wish to purchase a powerful, mainstream system that can grow to meet their future needs will be attracted to the system's power and expandability.

The Macintosh IIvx will be available worldwide. The Macintosh IIvi will be marketed in selected geographies outside the U.S.

"These two new systems expand on Apple's decision to customize our product line based on market conditions and needs," said Harslem. "With the Macintosh IIvi, we believe we are filling needs outside of the U.S. that are met domestically by other Macintosh models in our product line, including the recently introduced Macintosh Performa 600."

The Macintosh Performa 600, introduced in September, is based on the Macintosh IIvx industrial design. The Performa 600 and the rest of the Performa family is currently available exclusively in U.S. consumer channels.

Speed and Power

Both the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi use Motorola's 68030 microprocessor. The Macintosh IIvi runs at 16 megahertz (MHz), so it can handle complicated computing tasks such as large database management and advanced financial analysis. The Macintosh IIvx runs at 32MHz and has a built-in math coprocessor and 32K of cache. As a result, the Macintosh IIvx can manage sophisticated computing tasks such as color publishing, photography portfolio management, and architectural renderings. Both systems come with 4 megabytes (MB) of RAM, expandable to 68MB.

Expandability

The Macintosh IIvx and IIvi have robust expansion capabilities. Both systems have three NuBus slots, a SCSI port, and an accelerator slot. This lets users add performance and capabilities as their needs increase. For example, a user could add a second color display, an accelerator card, and an Ethernet networking card, and still have room to expand. This expansion capability is especially appropriate for growing businesses in all fields.

The Macintosh IIvx and IIvi also let users add massive storage capacity so they can work with extremely large files and applications. Both systems feature a distinctive expansion bay--a 5.25-inch storage area that accepts devices such as a CD-ROM drive, a removable-cartridge drive, or a magneto-optical drive. As a result, users can conveniently work with the extremely large files typical in the publishing and multimedia fields, as well as in database management.

A CD-ROM drive gives users access to the broad array of commercial CD-ROM discs, such as reference libraries, clip-art portfolios, games, animated books, customer databases, encyclopedias, and foreign language tutorials.

With a CD-ROM drive installed in the expansion bay, the IIvi and IIvx also lets users take advantage of Photo CD, a new technology from Kodak that makes it easy to add high quality color photographs to Macintosh documents. With Photo CD, people can develop a roll of film on a compact disk--in addition to the usual slides and prints. Users can quickly retrieve images from a Photo CD then view, modify, and work with those color images and incorporate them into documents using Macintosh graphics applications. Professionals such as graphic designers, desktop publishers, and multimedia producers will find the Photo CD and Macintosh combination especially attractive because they can easily integrate color photographs into presentations and publications that combine video, animation, and high quality still images.

With a removable cartridge drive or magneto-optical drive, users can work on large projects that exceed the capacity of traditional hard disks. Such projects might include publications with complex graphics and color images, or presentations that incorporate sound and animation. These mass-storage drives are especially popular in the desktop publishing and multimedia fields because they are replaceable and portable.

More Color and Storage Options

Both systems make it easy for people to integrate vivid, lifelike images into publications, presentations, and demonstrations. The systems have built-in support for up to 256 colors on the new 14-inch Macintosh Color Display, and can easily be upgraded to deliver 32,000 colors. The usefulness of these color capabilities is extended by the systems' support of Photo CD.

Preinstalled CD-ROM Configuration

Special configurations of the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi are available with an internal AppleCD 300i CD-ROM drive already installed. This configuration comes with 5MB of RAM, support for 32,000 colors, a selection of CD-ROM titles, and enhanced support for Kodak Photo CD through QuickTime Extension and new Apple Photo Access software.

Pricing and Distribution

The Macintosh IIvx will be offered worldwide through authorized Apple resellers. The Macintosh IIvi will be offered in selected countries outside the U.S. through authorized Apple resellers. In the U.S., suggested retail prices, configurations, and ship dates are as follows: (Prices will vary outside the U.S.)

U.S. Product/Configuration          U.S. SRP       Ship date

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Macintosh IIvx 4MB Hard Disk 80       2,949        Immediate

Macintosh IIvx 4MB Hard Disk 230      3,319        Immediate

Macintosh IIvx 5MB Hard Disk 80, CD   3,219        Immediate

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Apple Macintosh 14 inch Color Display
Apple Introduces Mainstream 14" Color Display

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today introduced a low-cost, high-resolution Macintosh Color Display designed to complement the sophisticated color and graphics capabilities of the Macintosh computer family. The new display offers increased brightness, advanced ergonomic features, and is affordably priced at U.S. SRP $589.

"With this display, customers not only get a higher quality screen and better ergonomics, but it also helps lower the overall cost of modular Macintosh systems," said John Moon, Apple's vice president of imaging products. "We believe this will make Macintosh computers even more appealing to customers who need an affordable system."

The new Macintosh Color Display improves on the high quality of its predecessor, the award-winning AppleColor High-Resolution RGB Monitor, while retaining all of its best features. An advanced 14-inch Sony Trinitron picture tube, combined with re-engineered circuitry, provides high definition, sharp focus, and virtually none of the distortion common in other displays in its class. It features 640 horizontal and 480 vertical pixels for a full-page width by half-page length viewable area. At 70 dots-per-inch, it provides lines that are straighter, edges that are sharper, and images that are clearer than other displays in this price range.

Apple has also designed this display with advanced ergonomic features. These include a built-in tilt and swivel stand that lets users adjust the display to the most comfortable viewing angle, a feature that meets ISO international requirements for tilt/swivel adjustability. It has brightness, contrast, and power controls that are located on the front panel so they can be reached easily and a low center of gravity to give it greater stability.

Another notable feature of this display is its compliance with the SWEDAC MPR-2 recommendations for ELF and VLF emissions. In addition, it requires less power to operate - 32% less than Apple's previous 13" monitor and over 40% less than many other competitive displays.

The Macintosh Color Display is supported by the on-board video of all Macintosh computers from the Macintosh LC to the Macintosh IIvx (16 colors on the Macintosh LC, 256 colors on the Macintosh IIsi to the new Macintosh IIvx, and 16.7 million colors on the Macintosh Quadra computers).

Apple expects the new monitor to be the most popular display for purchasers of Apple's mid-range Macintosh computers.

Pricing and Distribution

The Macintosh Color Display will be available worldwide through authorized Apple resellers on October 19, 1992. In the U.S., its suggested retail price will be $589. (Pricing will vary outside the U.S.)

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Apple Ships System 7.1 with WorldScript
Apple Ships System 7.1

With the Incorporation of WorldScript, the Macintosh is Now World Ready

CUPERTINO, California--October 19, 1992--Apple Computer, Inc. today announced it is shipping Version 7.1 of the widely acclaimed System 7 operating system for the Apples Macintosh personal computer. System 7.1 incorporates Apple's WorldScript technology, which enables Apple to offer System 7 for the first time to customers in Japan, China, and other Asian countries with "double-byte" languages, whose large character sets require two bytes of the computer's memory to address each character.

Because WorldScript provides the Macintosh system software with inherent support for virtually every written language, Apple is now able to quickly localize the Macintosh computer for nonRoman languages, affording nearly simultaneous delivery of computer products throughout most parts of the world. Previously, Apple, like other personal computer companies, has had to reengineer the system software to support these languages, causing a time-lag between introduction of a new Macintosh computer in the Americas or Western Europe, and that same computer in Asia, Africa or Eastern Europe. With the release of System 7.1, Apple can ship Macintosh computers with the same system-software architecture anywhere in the world, after making what are now routine software changes for language-specific support.

"The emergence of the Macintosh computer as the only world-ready personal computer system parallels Apple's emergence as a truly global company with customers throughout the world," said Roger Heinen, senior vice president and general manager of Apple's Macintosh software architecture division. "We must strive to provide equal consideration to many markets worldwide.

"At the same time, many of our customers are themselves part of global organization, multinational businesses, government and private agencies, universities--and require Macintosh computers in many different languages, all running the same version of system software. We're delighted that we can meet these customers' needs."

The new ease-of-localization for the Macintosh computer will also provide software developers with greater access to a worldwide market. One software architecture for all languages reduces the cost and development time for developing applications for a wider range of languages. Apple expects this to result in the availability of higher quality applications in many new markets, as developers are able to steer resources away from time-consuming localization and toward enhancement of the applications' features.

Other Advancements in System 7.1

New Fonts Folder--With System 7.1, Apple provides seamless type integration, making it even easier for customers to work with multiple fonts on the Macintosh computer. The new version has a Fonts folder that contains all of a user's fonts, regardless of font format. With one location for all bitmap, TrueType and Adobe Type 1 fonts, users can quickly install or remove any font. Previously, bitmap and TrueType fonts have been stored in the System file, and Type 1 fonts have been stored separately, after being installed with Adobe Type Manager software.

Modular Support for New Macintosh Computers--System 7.1 incorporates a new method for supporting new models of Macintosh computers. Until now, Apple has modified the system software each time it has released a new Macintosh model. Beginning with System 7.1, Apple will ship each new computer system with a drop-in software module that enables the currently shipping version of the operating system to automatically support that new Macintosh computer. Thus, customers and developers will no longer have to worry about testing and upgrading to a new version of the operating system every time Apple introduces a new Macintosh computer. These software modules, called "system enablers," will be subsequently rolled into the core operating system with the next major release.

TuneUp Integration--Apple has integrated the System 7 TuneUp software (previously installed separately) into System 7.1, simplifying systems administration and providing greater overall system stability. The TuneUp software also improves memory management, especially in low-memory conditions. Non-networked Macintosh systems save approximately 100K - 200K of RAM.

QuickTime 1.5 Bundle--QuickTime 1.5, also introduced today, is bundled with System 7.1 upgrade products. This latest version of QuickTime, Apple's system-software extension that manages sound, video and animation, features several enhancements, including a larger screen size for video playback; complete support for full-screen, full-motion digital video cards; fully integrated support for Kodak Photo CD; improved CD-ROM and network data handling; 1-bit fast dithering for playback on Macintosh PowerBook and other monochrome screens; generic media handlers that let developers create new movie-track types; and closed captioning.

Enabling Multi-Language Computing--The WorldScript technology in System 7.1 provides built-in potential for multi-language computing on the Macintosh computer. As a result, software modules can be created so that a user can work in many different languages on the same computer to create multi-language documents. Apple has tested the technology with some customers, and plans to offer language modules in the future.

File Sharing--In response to customer requests, the File Sharing security feature has been made more secure, by removing "guest access" by default.

Database Access--Apple's Database Access Language (DAL) driver software has been unbundled from System 7.1, freeing up system memory, and simplifying system set-up for customers who do not require database access on servers. The DAL software will be offered in a software solution kit for end users and inhouse developers, and it will contain several network protocol adapters, a tester application, and an installation and user's guide.

Compatibility

System 7.1 is compatible with virtually all applications that run on System 7. AppleShare customers using System 7.1 should upgrade to AppleShare 3.0.1. MacTCP customers using System 7.1 should upgrade to MacTCP 1.1.1.

Pricing and Product Configurations System 7.1 is shipping with all new Macintosh computers introduced today--Macintosh IIvi and IIvx, Macintosh Duo System, Macintosh PowerBook 160 and 180. Over the next few weeks, it will begin shipping on all existing Macintosh models.

System 7.1 will also be available in the following software-only configurations, all of which include one year of toll-free telephone upgrade support from Apple:

System 7.1 Update Kit--This single-user package provides the software necessary for current System 7 users to upgrade to System 7.1. It includes 1.4 MB (or 800K) system disks, a QuickTime 1.5 disk, and the System 7.1 Update Guide.

In the United States, the System 7.1 Update Kit is available directly from Apple by calling 800-7692775. It is priced at U.S. $34.95. Outside the United States, availability and pricing vary by country.

System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit--This single-user package provides the software necessary for an installed-base customer to upgrade from Version 6.0x of Macintosh system software to System 7.1. The kit contains six 1.4 MB system disks, a QuickTime 1.5 disk, and a disk with the Compatibility Checker software, which customers can use to check the compatibility between System 7.1 and their current applications. The System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit also contains the Desktop Macintosh User's Guide and the System 7 Upgrade Guide. For a limited time, Apple's At Ease software is bundled with this upgrade kit.

In the United States, the System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit is available through a wide variety of software resellers and Apple authorized resellers for a suggested retail price of U.S. $99. Outside the United States, the System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit is available through Apple Authorized resellers. Pricing varies by country.

In the United States, customers who purchased Version 7.0 of the System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit after September 1,1992, will receive the Version 7.1 product free of charge by providing proof of purchase. For more information, customers should call 800-769-2775.

System 7 MultiPack--This ten-user package provides the software necessary for an installed-based customer to upgrade up to ten users from Version 6.0x of Macintosh system software to System 7.1. The MultiPack contains a CD-ROM with the 7.1 system software, in several language versions, QuickTime 1.5, the Compatibility Checker, and system enablers. The MultiPack also contains the same software on 1.4 MB floppy disks, as well as the Desktop Macintosh User's Guide, the System 7 Upgrade Guide, and the Administrator's Handbook.

In the United States, the System 7 MultiPack is available on November 30,1992 through a wide variety of software resellers and Apple authorized resellers for a suggested retail price of U.S. $499. Outside the United States, the System 7 MultiPack will be available through Apple Authorized resellers. Pricing varies by country.

Customers in the United States who purchased the System 7 Group Upgrade Kit after September 1, 1992, will receive System 7.1 free of charge by providing proof of purchase. For more information, customers should call 800-769-2775.

Customers in the United States who do not have an Apple SuperDrive and require 800K floppy disks may call 800-769-2775 to obtain these disks from Apple at no charge, after purchasing the System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit or System 7 MultiPack.

Volume Purchases--After November 30,1992, Apple plans to offer a volume-purchase plan for customers with large installations of Macintosh computers. For more information, customers should call 800-769-2775 or their Apple representative.

System 7.1 Products for Asian Markets

KanjiTalk 7, the Japanese version of the System 7.1 product is available immediately in Japan. The product includes all features of System 7.1, plus the Kotoeri input method and seven new Kanji TrueType fonts.

Availability of other selected System 7.1 products for Asian customers is as follows:

Product                             Availability

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Korean version of System 7.1        November 1, 1992

Thai version of System 7.1          November 15, 1992

Chinese-Talk II (Traditional)       November 15, 1992

System 7 (Chinese/simplified)       January 15, 1992

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Apple QuickTime 1.5
Apple's New Version of QuickTime Enhances Multimedia Architecture and Capabilities

QuickTime 1.5 Features Larger Movies and Support for Photo CD

Dateline: Cupertino, California--October 19, 1992

Description

Extending its commitment to bring multimedia capabilities to mainstream computer users, Apple Computer, Inc. has updated its QuickTime multimedia architecture for the Apple Macintosh personal computer. QuickTime 1.5, which is offered as an extension to System 7 provides users with improved performance over QuickTime 1.0, enhancing their ability to integrate dynamic data types such as video, sound, and animation into presentations, training materials, and documents. QuickTime 1.5 offers higher compression ratios, which results in larger movie frame sizes and better frame rates. In addition, QuickTime 1.5 provides support for Kodak's new Photo CD technology, and full screen/full motion video with available add-on hardware.

Significance

QuickTime enables users to cut, copy and paste video, sound and animation with the same ease-of-use the Macintosh has always offered for graphics, data and text. QuickTime 1.5 enhances users' experience with these dynamic data types by offering better performance and added functionality. QuickTime 1.5 continues to be compatible with all color-capable Macintosh computers using a 68020 or higher processor; there are currently more than 4 million such systems in the installed base.

QuickTime is one of Apple's most widely adopted technologies and appeals to a broad range of users in numerous industries. It is used for many purposes, including training, entertainment, communication, and presentations. Hundreds of applications are already available with support for QuickTime. In the future, users and developers will be able to incorporate and play QuickTime movies in the Windows environment, further enhancing the adoption of the QuickTime multimedia architecture.

QuickTime technology is distinguished by its highly sophisticated modular architecture, time-based synchronization model, human interface and Apple's commitment to implementation across a variety of computer platforms.

In addition to enhanced performance capability, QuickTime 1.5 offers the following features:

* Larger screen, software-only movie playback--up to 320 x 240 pixels at 15 frames per second on a Macintosh LC II-class computer, which is four times the current screen-area for playback. If the screen size remains at the original 160 x 120 pixels, the frame rate increases up to 30 frames per second.

* Integrated support for Kodak Photo CD. Photo CD technology enables users to have their photos digitized onto a CD-ROM that can be accessed by QuickTime with Version 4.0 of Apple's CD-ROM software. Features include easily viewed "thumbnails," QuickTime overview movie of photo images, and file-format translation so that Photo CD images can be pasted into any Macintosh-based application that supports PICT files.

* Complete support for full-screen, full-motion digital video cards provided by third-party developers. Hardware-assisted playback performance is also doubled. QuickTime 1.5 supports third-party solutions offered by SuperMac, NuVideo, and RasterOps at video sizes up to 640 x 480 pixels at 30 frames per second.

* Improved CD-ROM data handling for enhanced QuickTime movie playback from a CD.

* Improved network performance for better CD playback on a computer network.

* Faster 1-bit dithering, which offers enhanced and smoother viewing of QuickTime movies on a Macintosh PowerBook or other monochrome Macintosh computer.

* Generic media handlers, which allow developers to incorporate different data types (beyond sound and video) into QuickTime movies to create new movie track types. Apple used this capability to create a text track.

* Improved human interface, which enhances the consistency of QuickTime across applications.

Availability

QuickTime 1.5 is available immediately and will be distributed via a wide variety of bulletin boards and user groups. In addition, QuickTime 1.5 will be bundled with the System 7.1 Update Kit, the System 7 Personal Upgrade Kit and the System 7 MultiPack. It will also be available as part of many Macintosh third-party applications. Finally, QuickTime 1.5 will be included on the Developer CD available next month from APDA, Apple's source for developer tools.

For additional information, APDA may be reached at the following numbers:

1-800-282-2732 United States

1-800-637-0029 Canada

  408/562-3910 Other Countries

Pricing

Apple recommends that the QuickTime 1.5 extension be available free of charge. Bulletin boards, user groups and resellers may charge a nominal fee for materials, labor and connect time.

Apple offers developer licensing programs, and pricing for these may vary.

System Requirements

QuickTime works with all Macintosh computers that have at least a 68020 processor, 2MB of memory, and System 6.0.7 or any version of System 7.

Apple Computer Inc, 20525 Mariana Ave, Cupertino, CA 95014

408-996-1010


Macintosh Third-Party Product Summaries
Apple Computer, Inc.

Third-Party Product Summaries

October 19, 1992

Mention of third-party products in this directory is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation by Apple Computer, Inc. Information on product specifications and descriptions was supplied by the respective vendor or supplier. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and prospective users. Product features have not been tested by Apple, and this directory does not represent a complete summary of the products available.

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Macintosh PowerBook and Macintosh Duo System

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Asante Technologies, Inc.

821 Fox lane, San Jose, CA 95121 (408) 435-8388

NEW!

AsanteBar

The AsanteBar, an Ethernet extension bar, is a mini-docking station for the PowerBook Duo computer equipped with 1/0 and Ethernet capability and an optional floating point processor. AsanteBar can switch automatically between thin and 10BaseT.

Dayna Communications, Inc.

50 So. Main, Fifth Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84144 (801) 531-0600

DaynaPORT E/Z

DaynaPORT E/Z is an external serial to ethernet adaptor. It allows Macintosh computers, such as the new PowerBook Duo, to connect easily to an Ethernet network. Versions supporting either 10BASE-T or Thin Ethernet are available. Both include an AUI for Thick Ethernet. DaynaPORT E/Z is System 7 compatible and supports all popular network operating systems and protocols, including AppleShare, NetWare A/UX, TCP/IP, DECnet and OSI.

DaynaPORT SCSI/Link

DaynaPort SCSI/Link is a compact SCSI to ethernet adaptor designed to be used with the Macintosh PowerBook. Single media versions provide connection to either 10BASE-T or thin ethernet, while the Multi-Media includes connectors for 10BASE-T, Thin Ethernet and AUI. System 7 compatible, the adaptor supports the same network operating systems and the DaynaPORT E/Z.

Global Village Communication

685B E. Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 (415) 390-8200

Teleport/Gold

Teleport/Gold data and fax modem for Macintosh PowerBook computers supports communication standards including CCITT v.32 bis for an 14,400 bps data access-with throughput significantly increased by v.42bis data compression-CCITT v.17 for 14,400 bps fax transmission and reception.

Teleport-Silver

The Teleport/Silver modem for Macintosh PowerBook computers supports CCITT v.32 for 9,600 bps data access, with throughput increased by CCITT v.42 bis data compression. Teleport/Silver also offers CCITT v. 29 for 9,600 bps fax transmission and reception.

Teleport/Bronze

The Teleport/Bronze modem for Macintosh PowerBook computers provides 2,400 bps data access speed--with throughput increased by MNP5 data compression-and also sends faxes at 9,600 bps and receives faxes at 4,800 bps. The unit plugs into the Apple desktop bus port and is powered by the Macintosh.

James Engineering

6329 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 525-7350

The MacVGA

The MacVGA allows Macintosh PowerBook 160 and 180 users to attach their notebook to Macintosh-compatible VGA color monitors. MacVGA plugs directly into the video output to accept most VGA monitors. This is especially helpful when making color presentations in corporate environments with PowerBook 160 and 180. Since VGA monitors are prevalent in these settings, the MacVGA eliminates the inconvenience of carrying around a color monitor.

Lind Electronic Design, Inc.

6414 Cambridge Street, Minneapolis, MN 55426 (612) 927-6303

NEW!

Automobile Power Adapter

The Automobile Power Adapter allows PowerBook users to utilize a cigarette lighter socket to obtain 12 volts DC from an automobile, boat, RV or auxiliary battery to charge their battery or run the computer. The adapter can be used with any 11 to 14 volt input to recharge PowerBook internal batteries. Passengers can use the adapter to run the PowerBook while the vehicle is under way. This new model offers a current output of up to 3 amperes at 7.5 volts to provide power for all PowerBook models.

Microtech International, Inc.

158 Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 468-6223

NEW!

Coyote

Coyote is a series of memory expansion cards for internal use with Apple Macintosh PowerBook and PowerBook Duo computers. They are suitable for use in all applications where the PowerBook user's memory needs exceed the capacity of existing internal RAM. Coyote is available in capacities from 2MB to 6MB. Built to Apple's specifications, Coyote products feature pseudo-static parts, and incorporate a rigid board design with TSOP chips, and a mylar insulator.

Roadrunner

Roadrunner is a series of high-capacity, high-performance 2.5-inch. hard disk drives for internal use with Apple Macintosh PowerBook and Macintosh PowerBook Duo computers. They are suitable in applications where the storage needs of the PowerBook user exceed the capacity of Apple's internal drive, and are available in capacities from 40 to 120MB.

NEW!

The Roadrunner 160i

The Roadrunner 160i is a 160MB, high-performance 2.5-inch. hard disk drive for internal use with Apple Macintosh PowerBook and Duo computers. It is suitable for applications where the storage needs of the PowerBook user exceed the capacity of the internal drive.

NEW!

SolarPOWER

SolarPOWER is a photovoltaic cell for the Macintosh PowerBook and Macintosh PowerBook Duo computers. It is designed to convert sunlight into electrical energy that is usable by the computer. SolarPOWER is designed to extend the battery life of the computer while it is in operation, and charge the battery while the computer is off or asleep. SolarPOWER ships with SunAim, a software package that helps the user to orient the panel toward the sun, and optimize the efficiency of the energy conversion.

ShareVision Technology, Inc.

2951 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA (408) 428-0330

ShareView and ShareView Plus

ShareView and ShareView Plus are person-to-person Desktop Visual Communications (DVC) systems that offer two-way communication and collaborative document sharing that use standard telephone.

ShareView provides the hardware and software for real-time and voice communication and includes a screen-based telephone answering machine and voice mail, document sharing, sound digitizing, send-and-receive group 3 facsimile, and a V.32bis data modem. ShareView Plus provides the additional hardware and software for a screen-based videophone, video E-mail, and QuickTime compatible digital video and still image capture.

SuperMac Technology, Inc.

485 Portero Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 773-4446

ProofPositive Printers

SuperMac's ProofPositive printers turn professional proofing of continuous-tone images and page layouts into an affordable, in-house process. The new printers include the ProofPositive Full-Page Printer for 8-1/2 x 11-inch and A4-size color proofs and the ProofPositive Two-Page Printer for two-page, tabloid-size layouts.

Macintosh IIvi and IIvx

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Applied Engineering 3210 Beltline, Dallas, TX 75234

(214) 241-0055

Floptical

The Applied Engineering Floptical drive is a high-density 3.5-inch. floppy disk drive capable of storing 21MB of data on Floptical disk. The format reads and writes 21MB floptical disks, 1.44MB Macintosh disks and 720K and 1MB formatted disks at twice the speed of standard floppy drives. AccessPC from Insignia Solutions, which enables users to read and write MS-DOS disks, is also included.

DayStar Digital, Inc.

5556 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (800) 962-2077

Universal PowerCache

The Universal PowerCache accelerates the Macintosh IIvi or IIvx to Macintosh Quadra-level performance. PowerCache plugs into the IIvi or IIvx's accelerator slot for easy installation and offers 100% compatibility with all hardware and software. Its universal design supports 14 Macintosh computers, including the new Macintosh IIvi, IIvx and the Macintosh Performa 400 and 600.

Kensington Microware Ltd.

2855 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403 (415) 572-2700

Turbo Mouse 4.0

The Turbo Mouse 4.0 trackball features enhanced software and upgraded hardware to make cursor movement and buttons easier to use. Software enhances cursor control, speed and accuracy control over programmable buttons and acceleration, allowing the user to jump to any defined "hot spot" on the screen. Slow Cursor allows ultra slow cursor movements. Send commands or text with button programming.

MicroNet

20 Mason, Irvine, CA 92718 (714) 581-1540

MicroNet has a series of internal hard disk drives, SyQuest Removable drives, Photo CD ROM systems and Rewritable Optical drives for the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx. Capacities range 120MB to 1186MB for the internal hard disks; 128MB for Rewritable Optical drives; and 44MB to 88MB for the SyQuest Removable drives.

Microtech International, Inc.

158 Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512 (203) 468-6223

Genesis 120

The Genesis 120 is an external magneto-optical product that stores 120MB of data on an industry standard 3.5-inch rewritable cartridge. With ISO compatibility and a 15-year media life, a 3,000-RPM spindle speed, and 40ms access time, the Genesis 120 is designed to optimize for data interchange, ease of use, and data integrity. Bundled with TransPORT partitioning software, the Genesis 120 can move hundreds of megabytes of data between the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx and PCs.

The Genesis 120i

The Genesis 120i is an internal magneto-optical product which stores 120MB of data on an industry standard 3.5" rewritable cartridge. With the same feature set as the Genesis 120, the 120i is specially designed for internal use in the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx computers and the Macintosh Quadra 950.

NEW!

The Genesis 650

The Genesis 650 is a high-performance magneto-optical drive designed for external use with Macintosh computers. The Genesis 650 incorporates the benefits of optical storage, rewritable media and a 15-year media life along with full compatibility with other ISO/ANSI drives and cartridges. The high performance, extremely cost effective Genesis 650 is designed for storage intensive applications such as computer-aided design, high-end graphics, and multimedia production.

The Genesis 650i

The Genesis 650i is an internal magneto-optical product that stores 650MB of data on an industry standard 5.25" rewritable cartridge. With the same feature set as the Genesis 650, the 650i is specially designed for internal use in the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx computers and the Macintosh Quadra 950.

RasterOps

2500 Walsh Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051 (408) 562-4200

NEW!

MoviePak

MoviePak is a daughter board that attaches to RasterOps' 24 STV, 24 MTV, 24 XLTV or Mediatime video/display boards. They are designed for use in high-performance Macintosh computers such as the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx. MoviePak performs JPEG compression and decompression in real time to allow a user to save and play back high-resolution video at a full 30 frames a second to RAM or hard disk.

The Voyager Company

1351 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90401

(310) 451-1383

NEW!

So I've Heard Series

So I've Heard is a five-volume book series contained on CD-ROM disc that offers classical music lovers a sweep through the masterpieces of the Western musical tradition. So I've Heard travels from liturgical chants of ancient times to the electronic inventions of today. Apple's new Macintosh IIvi and IIvx with its built-in CD-ROM drive makes it easier and more affordable to enjoy this musical series.

NEW!

Last Chance to See

Contained on two CD-ROMs, Last Chance to See is a funny yet compelling account of the most educational and entertaining products you can enjoy on Apple's new Macintosh IIvi and IIvx computer. In the book, author Douglas Adams teamed up with zoologist Mark Carwardine to investigate life on this planet. Together they visit endangered species in their natural habitats, learning about many species' perilous state of survival and the efforts being made to save these animals.

NEW!

Countdown

Apple's Macintosh IIvi and IIvx computer, with its handy built-in CD-ROM drive, means that children will be able to use the program on their own even more easily. Countdown is the first in a series of educational CD-ROM products to be published by Voyager, based on Apple's influential Visual Almanac videodisc/software programs. Countdown makes math fun for kids ages 5-12, and it's a program for use both in the classroom and at home.

NEW!

A Hard Day's Night

Meet the Beatles in this witty black-and-white film, originally released in 1964 after the group's phenomenal first visit to the United States. Now in QuickTime--complete and uncut--this movie on CD-ROM can be watched on the new Macintosh IIvi and IIvx. Featuring skilled comic direction by Richard Lester and the moptops' zany antics, A Hard Day's Night is one of the most finely crafted films ever made about rock and roll.

NEW!

Comic Book Confidential

From Spiderman to Zippy the Pinhead, from the shivery scariness of Tales From the Crypt to the sophisticated commentary of Maus, director Ron Mann's 1988 feature film gives you the inside scoop on the comic book. Presented in CD-ROM format for the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx, Comic Book Confidential contains historical footage, animations, and interviews.

NEW!

Criterion Goes to the Movies

Investigate Voyager's Criterion Collection, a collection of over 150 movies on videodisc, using Apple's new Macintosh IIvi and IIvx computer. Simply pop the CD-ROM into the Macintosh IIvi and IIvx's CD-ROM drive and go to the movies Criterion-style. Each of the titles in the collection gets star billing in this movie lover's guide on CD-ROM. Synopses, detailed essays, special features, information, credits, and QuickTime movie clips are included.


SCHEMAx Windows Universal Schematic Capture
SCHEMA-Windows - Universal Schematic Package

October 22, 1992 -- Responding to customer and industry requests for a comprehensive, multi-platform, Windows based schematic to front end both Omation's SCHEMA PCB and other major board layout systems, Omation has introduced its new SCHEMAx Windows based universal schematic capture program. This schematic software accepts a number of netlist inputs and allows both forward and back annotation of ECOs with PCB layout packages from PADS, Tango, OrCAD, Massteck, PCAD and a number of other systems. The IBM and compatible 28613861486 PC based Windows system is currently shipping. In January, 1993 Omation will begin shipping UNIX, OS2 and Japanese NEC9800 versions of the software. The system was written to take full advantage of Windows 3.1, MDI, and Windows NT and still retain the broad range of features traditionally associated with SCHEMA. SCHEMAx accepts drawing files from all older versions of the DOS based SCHEMA schematic packages. To preserve the investment which competitive package users have made in designs, SCHEMAx includes an automated converter to modify most competitors' schematics such that they are compatible with SCHEMAx.

The package incorporates a large number of new features not found in older DOS based schematic capture packages. In SCHEMAx, all parts and text are fully scalable and rotatable. In crowded schematics, large parts may be scaled down and rotated such that they will fit into available areas of the schematic. Text, including reference designators and part names, are location independent of the part. Up to eight lines of parts descriptions may be displayed on the schematic. Text may be placed at a user designated location, scaled, and rotated in as little as 1 degree increments. A full range of geometric shapes, filled and unfilled, are available to the designer. Parts may be mirrored, rotated, scaled, and presented in the user's choice of colors; users may opt to color code parts, pin types, reference designators and labels. Signals, geometric shapes, and non electrical lines may be displayed in a user selected line type and size (including dot/dash combinations) and user selected colors. Lines are drawn by dragging a mouse; multiple segments may be drawn in a series of mouse clicks/drags. Any segment of a signal line may be erased or moved upon command. Two special new features improve the engineer's ability to change drawings; a dot to break signal lines and automatic rubber banding of the ends of wires. Any wire drawn over a part is detected by SCHEMAx and automatically routed around the part. Geometric shapes may be altered and sized on command. True bussing, including labels specifying signal range, is supported in SCHEMAx. Auto assignment of reference designators is standard as is automatic gate increment. Regions or groups of parts may be moved, single copied, multiple copied or array copied and still allow the auto assignment or increment of gates and reference designators.

SCHEMAX has maintained the hierarchical structure and now permits both off sheet label blocks as well as the SCHEMA III feature of maintaining a single net name across hierarchies. Any region may be redefined as a hierarchy and a new drawing sheet immediately defined. When the region is removed from the current drawing it may be replaced with a top level object/component from the SCHEMAx library or a user defined component. Dynamic, smooth panning which traditionally differentiated SCHEMA has been retained and is triggered as the cursor reaches the screen edge; users may alternatively use the Windows standard scroll bars or a fast rubber band zoom. Zoom capabilities include continuous scalable zoom level from .01 to 1000, zoom to window, return to previous, and bird's eye to determine position on the page. ASCII hierarchies, providing internal documentation capabilities, have been retained in SCHEMAx. Documentation as well as electrical hierarchies may be displayed by clicking on a component or a user assigned icon.

Library parts count has increased to 15,000 with the addition of new PLD, microprocessor, analog and digital libraries. In addition, parts definition has been greatly expanded; SCHEMAx permits the user to address up to sixteen parameter and descriptor fields of eighty characters each for part naming and information. Additional fields define the PC board layout package reference and PSpice model information. The universal back annotation feature of SCHEMAx searches first for the appropriate schematic capture package part name. Should the part not be found, the back annotator next searches a user defined field for the appropriate part name. Should the part not be found by either search, SCHEMAx will conduct a "near match" search and present the user a number of options. At any time, the user retains the option of renaming or modifying an existing part or creating a new part with the on-line parts generator.

SCHEMAx design rule checker provides both a report of violations and a visual marker indicating the point and type of DRC violation. Similar to earlier DOS versions, SCHEMAx provides PostScript, dBASE, DXF, ADF, and EDIF outputs. Over twenty netlist outputs are available in most major workstation formats including Calay, ComputerVision, EDIF, ViewLogic, and IBM as well as PC vendor formats including FutureNet, PCAD, PADS, OrCAD, Tango and others. Parts lists and Bill of Materials may be customized to meet specific company needs including format, parts names, and parts information.

An optional autorouter will be available for the package in January. This module will automatically route the schematic, clean up signal lines following a part or region movement and dynamically connect pins on schematics imported from other systems. Point to point routing where the user specifies end points of the line to be drawing will be supported. SCHEMAx is priced at $ 595 worldwide; upon release, the autorouter option will be priced at $149. SCHEMAx has been designated by Omation as an upgrade; special upgrade pricing is offered to current SCHEMA users. SCHEMAx is now available and shipping from Omation Incorporated, 801 Presidential Drive, Richardson, TX 75081 (800) 553-9119 FAX (214) 783-9072.


MacVGA for PowerBook 160 & 180
JAMES ENGINEERING INTRODUCES MacVGA

HELPS POWERBOOK 160 & 180 DISPLAY ON LOW COST COLOR VGA MONITORS

EL CERRITO, CA --- OCTOBER 19,1992 ---James Engineering is pleased to announce MacVGA for Apple Computer, Inc.'s new Macintosh PowerBook 160 and 180 computers. MacVGA for the PowerBook 160 and 180 is designed to increase "portable productivity" by providing low cost color VGA connectivity to hundreds of VGA monitors and VGA compatible presentation display products such as video overlay projection panels and CRT projectors.

PowerBook 160 and 180 - video output

A significant difference from the PowerBook 160 and 180 notebook predecessors is the addition of a video output port. Supporting all Apple monitors, the PowerBook 160 and 180 on-board video circuitry can also support VGA monitors with the addition of a specially designed low cost adapter, the MacVGA.

With an estimated installed base of tens of millions of VGA monitors used with Intel based personal computer systems; new PowerBook users can now have access to larger display devices in more locations without the need to carry a separate monitors.

MacVGA - the video adapter for VGA monitors

"With the demand for desktop presentations and users needing a desktop display solution, the new PowerBooks are ideal." said Beverly James, co-founder and President of James Engineering. "With our MacVGA video adapter, we offer an easy low cost way for bringing color to the 160 and 180 user."

With its compact size (1.8" x 1.7" x .6") and weighing less than an ounce, the MacVGA is designed for mobile as well as desktop usage. The MacVGA plugs directly into the auxiliary video cable of the 160 and 180 to accept a standard VGA monitor cable. The MacVGA has a suggested retail price of $25.00.

The MacVGA joins the family of VGA monitor adapters from James Engineering for the Macintosh LC, LC II, Macintosh Performa 200, PowerBook Duo (DeskBar and docking station), and Macintosh Quadra computers.

All products are available immediately through dealers or by ordering direct from James Engineering at (510) 525-7350.

James Engineering, based in El Cerrito, CA - founded in 1979; is a consulting group that designs and manufactures high technology products. The firm's two principals are Jay Z. James, a registered electrical, mechanical and nuclear engineer and Beverly B. James, a registered civil engineer.

James Engineering, 6329 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

510-525-7350,   fax 510-525-5740


Madness of Roland, Interactive Multimedia Novel
HYPERBOLE ANNOUNCES WORLD'S FIRST INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA NOVEL

The Madness of Roland is the world's first original interactive multimedia novel. This ground-breaking CD-ROM will be the first major release by HyperBole Studios, which has been publishing HyperBole, the Art of Digital Storytelling, a multimedia magazine, far almost two years. Optimized for Apple Computer, Inc.'s Macintosh series, the CD-ROM will be produced with assistance from Sense Interactive, a newly formed multimedia publishing group.

Based on the medieval French legend of the Paladin RoLand, the story is told from several different points of view, which the reader can move between at will. Every character tells their own version of the story's events. In addition to these character layers, or "leaves': two layers of commentary are accessed via sun and moon pictographs. This layering technique is one of the many ways Roland takes advantage of the unique strengths of interactive multimedia. "The sun level is a place of verbal commentary; very historical and intellectual. Always textual," said the novel's author and designer, Greg Roach. "The moon levels, in contrast, take the reader to the visual realm." These visual elements, which use QuickTime video (converted to PACo Producer for the one-bit monochrome version), are intended to evoke rather than illustrate.

Book One of The Madness of Roland (Chapters 1-7) has been serialized in HyperBole since January 1991. This original novel is constructed in layers, with a rich, full interface. Roland makes extensive use of 256-color graphics, animation, original music, QuickTime movies, hypertextual links, professional "radio-theatre" narration, and a complete soundtrack. According to Roach, "The expanded capabilities of the CD-ROM format allow the exceptional multimedia aspects of the novel to be more fully realized."

There will be three separate versions of The Madness of Roland available on the same CD-ROM: a twelve-inch color version, a thirteen-inch or larger color version (both in eight-bit ), and a black and white one-bit version. "Each of these is designed to take advantage of the Macintosh Computers on which they will run," Roach said. "We're very lucky Apple is coming out with all this new technology right now. Roland will feature the latest QuickTime technology, and we're very excited about harnessing the increased capabilities of the new Macintosh IIvi and IIvx machines as well. In addition, Roland will be compatible with the new Apple CD 300. The new CD-ROM capabilities are a real boon for multimedia developers. Projects like The Madness of Roland can be greatly enhanced by the increased throughput capabilities."

The actual release will be held until November, but until then advance others are being accepted for The Madness of Roland, through HyperBole Studios. The sale price of the CD-ROM will be $59.95, and Roland will be distributed exclusively through Compton's New Media.

HyperBole Studios, 1412 West Alabama, Houston, TX 77006

713-529-9696


DVIWindo Windows Previewer for DVI Files
DVIWindo - a MS Windows based previewer for DVI files:

DVIWindo is the only previewer for DVI files that uses scalable fonts  on IBM PC compatibles.

DVI files are produced by TeX, the premiere typesetting language. TeX is particularly adept at mathematical equation layout, superb paragraph line breaking, extended support for ligatures, and excellent hyphenation (among other things).

General:

DVIWindo can print to any device with a Windows printer driver  (including some fax boards).  So it actually combines the funtionality of two traditionally distinct entities: the DVI previewer and the DVI-to-printer driver.

DVIWindo can use any outline font technology fully supported in Windows. That is, Adobe Type 1 format, TrueType, BitStream FaceLift and so on. Say goodbye to those complex directory hierarchies full of bitmap fonts in assorted sizes!  DVIWindo comes with Adobe Type Manager (ATM).

One consequence of the use of outline fonts is that DVIWindo can display a document at any magnification, and use fonts at arbitrary point sizes.   You can zoom in on selected parts of the document.  You can `drag' the displayed image around on screen to where you want it.

It is now possible to preview files calling for arbitrary scalable outline fonts, not only the Computer Modern fonts traditionally used with TeX.   TrueType fonts supplied with Windows can finally be used in TeX.

Advanced Features:

Aside from all the usual things you would expect from a sophisticated DVI previewer/printer-driver, DVIWindo also has some unusual extensions.

DVIWindo allows `copying' of a selected region to the clipboard.  From there it can be `pasted' into other Windows applications.  And what is transferred is NOT a bitmap.  It can be arbitrarily positions, scaled and clipped in the receiving application.  This simple extension leads to many novel uses. For example, typeset your complex mathmatical expressions using TeX, then paste these into your favorite WYSIWYG application.  Use Tex to typeset captions for figures produced in a drawing program and have the font used in nomenclature match the text itself. And so on.

DVIWindo has a hyper-text facility.  You can set up sensitive `buttons' that respond to user mouse clicks by changing the viewpoint to that specified by a `mark'.  Buttons and marks are set up using simple specials.

DVIWindo supports the Windows 3.1 `drag and drop' feature.  Drag a DVI file and drop it on the DVIWindo icon and it will be opened and shown on screen.

DVIWindo can be called from TCI's `Scientific Word' for previewing or printing.

DVIWindo supports string search (a great way to deal with a manual that has a poorly organized index). DVIWindo can show two-page spreads and `grey out' text for keep scanning through a document for widows and orphans.

DVIWindo supports the specials for inclusion of EPS figures used in TEN other drivers.  This makes it very likely that you can switch to DVIWindo without having to rewrite any driver-specific macros.

DVIWindo can show previews in inserted EPSF and EPSI files.

DVIWindo also supports specials for colored text, colored rules and reverse video text.  It is possible to insert TIFF file images (monochrome/binary, grey-level or even color).  Foreground and background color of monochrome images can be other than black on white.

The string search, hyper-text linkage and colored text capabilities make it possible to generate very nifty online documentation.  For example, highlight technical terms using color, and create buttons under them that link you to the glossary where these terms are explained.

DVIWindo also provides some fun `toy' features such as providing for color coding of fonts, to help debug font selection macros.  And listing of all installed fonts, and showing samples of all characters in a selected font with character widths indicated, for debugging font installation problems with ATM, for example.

Tools are provided for dumping out a metric file for any Windows supported scalable font.  This is useful for creating the metric files that TeX needs so it can typeset text in that font.  Particularly useful for TrueType fonts.

And it goes without saying that DVIWindo is fast.  Faster than other DVI previewers. MUCH faster than converting the DVI file to PostScript, and then converting that to a bitmap, and finally previewing the bitmap say.

DVPSONE:

A companion product, DVIPSONE, is the only program of any kind that uses partial font downloading of Type 1 fonts.  If you are driving a PostScript printer or image setter, this can reduce the file size - and virtual memory usage - by a factor of four to eight.  Particularly useful with printers that do not have a lot of virtual memory to spare, and for TeX jobs calling for several dozen fonts.  Tired of waiting for your PostScript print jobs?

DVIPSONE also comes with a dozen or so utilities including MODEX which can up your serial line baud rate to 57600. DVIPSONE can be easily called from DVIWindo in place of the regular Windows PostScript printer driver.

Conclusion:

Dviwindo together with DVIPSONE provide bitmap free support for TeX.

Cost of End-user License:

        DVIWindo is             $175

        DVIPSONE is             $195

        DVIPSONE + DVIWindo is  $285

Source:

Y&Y are the `TeX without BitMaps' people (see ad in TUGboat):

Y&Y makes DVIPSONE, DVIWindo, and fonts  - for use with TeX mostly - in fully hinted Adobe Type 1 format.

Y&Y, 106 Indian Hill, Carlisle MA 01741  USA

(800) 742-4059,  (508) 371-3286 (voice),  (508) 371-2004 (fax)

CompuServe: 71172,524  (from InterNet: 71172.524@compuserve.com)


Eastman Kodak Company Photo CD Statement
This statement was recently distributed on the Usenet alt.cd-rom news section concerning the Eastman Kodak Company's position concerning their recently introduced Photo CD System. The announcement appears here exactly as it was originated on Usenet and is being re-distributed here for informational purposes. Anyone wishing further information should contact Kodak at the numbers given at the end of their announcement below....

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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Statement concerning Photo CD system

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Kodak owns patents and copyrights for many aspects of the Photo CD system  and Photo CD-compatible software.  In all likelihood, software independently  developed to retrieve and display Photo CD images will infringe on one or  more of the applicable patents.

Reading and reproducing an image from a Kodak Photo CD disc is a complex  process.  Accurate reproduction of an image requires more than just data  decoding. Other sophisticated processes are involved, such as matrixing  and color balancing.

Kodak provides several routes for individuals and companies to access  Photo CD images.  These include:

    Inexpensive Kodak Photo CD Access software for Windows

    and Mac systems

    Kodak PhotoEdge image editing software for Windows

    systems

    Kodak Renaissance page design software

For software developers and computer systems manufacturers wanting to  incorporate access to Photo CD images into their products, Kodak offers  two options:

    Kodak Photo CD Access developers toolkit, available now

    for Windows and Mac systems, and soon to be available

    for DOS and UNIX systems

    Direct support for unique situations, such as global

    read and display licenses on numerous existing

    platforms, offered through other vendors

Kodak recommends that people wanting more information on these products  contact their local Kodak company.  In the U.S.A., Kodak maintains an  information service that can be reached by calling 800-242-2424, ext. 53,  or 716-724-1021, ext. 53.


PowerBook Wide Area Wireless Peripheral
AIR ANNOUNCES FULLY-INTEGRATED WIDE AREA WIRELESS PERIPHERAL FOR APPLE'S NEW POWERBOOK DUO NOTEBOOKS.

SUNNYVALE, CA - October 19, 1992 - Air Communications today announced the first fully-integrated wide area wireless product for Apple Computer, Inc.'s new Macintosh Powerbook Duo notebook computers. The product, dubbed "The AirDock, connects to PowerBook Duo notebooks using a proprietary docking design engineered by Apple. When the AirDock is attached, it physically becomes part of the computer, allowing the user to carry the notebook and AirDock as one unit. The AirDock brings the concept of the virtual office closer to reality by allowing the mobile computer user to communicate with virtually any other computer at any time, regardless of the user's location or proximity to telephone connections.

The AirDock allows a PowerBook Duo to become a wireless data terminal usable in North America, allowing notebook users, for the first time to log into their desktop computers and LAN systems at the office at any time they are travelling.

The AirDock can send and receive data files at up to 20,000 bits per second, providing the user with low cost, reliable, high speed transfer of information. Wireless facsimile capability is included as well, so users may fax documents back to the office or to customers using the AirDock system. In addition, the AirDock is capable of terminal emulation and two-way voice communications using wireless technology. The fully integrated unit can be operated transparently from most applications from within the Macintosh environment. A full featured toolbox is included and provides a seamless interface between applications and the AirDock system, as well as custom control features specific to wireless communications.

Air Communications, Inc. manufactures communications peripherals for portable computing based on creating a virtual office environment. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Air's products include advanced wireless devices, high speed error correcting modems, and add-on video accessories.

Air Communications, 726 Pierino Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

408-749-9883


Cellular Interface for PowerBook
Applied Engineering Announces Cellular Interface and Internal Voice Data and Fax Solution for the PowerBook

Dallas, TX (October 19, 1992)--Applied Engineering announced today two new enhancements for Apple Computer, Inc.'s Macintosh PowerBook--the Axcell cellular interface and an internal voice/data/fax system, DataLink PB.

Axcell Cellular Interface

Axcell enables PowerBook users to connect any PowerBook voice, data or fax modem to portable, transportable and mobile phones. Axcell is compatible with phones from OKI, NEC and AT&T with more being added. It can interface with virtually all Macintosh communications devices (data, fax and voice modems) with a standard phone plug.

"PowerBook users are the people most in need of immediate information," says Robert J. Carroll, CEO and President of Applied Engineering. "Linking the portability of the PowerBook with the immediacy of cellular communications gives users a substantial advantage over their competitors."

The advantages are not limited to business to business competition either, according to Mr. Carroll. Emergency medical teams and others in the service industry who need timely access to information have already expressed early interest in the Axcell/PowerBook combination.

The Axcell interface box stands only about an inch high and four inches long. It weighs just 3.5 ounces with the 9 volt battery installed. A small LED on the face of the Axcell module keeps users informed about the battery's power condition.

DataLink PB

DataLink PB is a multi-function PowerBook enhancement. It is a telephony system (two-way phone/speaker phone/answering machine), a 14,400 bps send and receive fax machine (with optional OCR) and a 14,400 bps (V.32bis) data modem all internal to the PowerBook.

The DataLink PB voice interface allows you to use your PowerBook as a standard phone, speaker phone and answering machine. The software includes a full featured phone book with import/export, auto dial and 32K of note space for each name. The word-to-number translation lets you dial letters. For example, 1800-554-MACS is sent to the modem as 1-800-554-6227.

The answering machine lets you shuffle-play outgoing messages, record your own message from the PowerBook, digitize incoming messages and memos, time and date stamps the messages virtually everything available from today's top of the line answering machines. In addition to all these features, Caller ID and caller codes are supported so you can leave messages for specific people. The Caller ID support automatically cross-references your phone book(s) and displays the caller's file. The software will also keep a log of incoming and outgoing calls with time, date and length of call.

The fax software is an improved version of the FAXstf send and receive software. The beefed-up version supports 14,400 bps fax speed and optional Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The software also supports group faxes, time delayed faxes, custom cover pages, background faxing for both send and receive and a fax log.

DataLink PB includes free data communications software and free online time and memberships to various services such as America Online, CompuServe, GEnie and NewsNet.

PowerBook power users can connect DataLink PB to cellular phones via Applied Engineering's new Axcell interface and send and receive fax and data as well as voice across cellular channels. Power users will have a portable cellular fax, modem and answering machine for their cellular phones.

"We feel that voice messaging capability is a vital part of personal mobile communications," states Mr. Carroll. "Combine voice, data, and fax capabilities with the Axcell cellular interface and PowerBook users have a fully integrated, completely portable communications solution."

DataLink PB retails for $619 and the Axcell interface retails for $299. The two together have a special introductory price of $849. The Applied Engineering products are available from Ingram, Merisel and Tech Data and through AE's 2,800 dealers including mail order and the CompUSA and Computer City super stores. DataLink PB must be installed by an authorized Apple dealer or by Applied Engineering.

Dallas-based Applied Engineering designs, manufactures, markets and supports a full line of more than one hundred hardware and software enhancement products for Apple personal computers including a 21MB Floptical drive, a four-port serial card and the TransWarp accelerator line. Since 1979, they have sold more Apple enhancement products than any company except Apple Computer. Applied Engineering is at 3210 Beltline Rd., Dallas, Texas 75234. Phone (800) 554-MACS; FAX (214) 484-1365.


PowerLink Docks for PowerBook Duo
E-MACHINES ANNOUNCES POWERLINK FAMILY OF DOCKS FOR THE POWERBOOK DUO

PowerLink Presentor Delivers Traveling Presentation; PowerLink DeskNet Provides Desktop Ethernet Connections

BEAVERTON, Oregon USA--October 19, 1992--In partnership with Apple Computer, Inc.'s announcement of its new Macintosh PowerBook Duo, E-Machines announces PowerLink Presentor and PowerLink DeskNet. "The PowerBook Duo lets users make the best use of a portable computer at home, or in the office," states Steve Vollum, President of E-Machines. "Thanks to our technology partnership with Apple, PowerLink Presentor and PowerLink DeskNet expand on the PowerBook Duo's strengths by adding presentation capabilities and a complete network desktop."

PowerLink Presentor is the only traveling dock that lets PowerBook Duo users give color presentations any time, any where. Until now, portable computer users had to carry heavy equipment along to deliver presentations. With a combined weight of about 5 Lbs, PowerBook Duo and Presentor are light enough to take anywhere. The compact, lightweight Presentor makes use of display devices available at the presentation site, including direct connections to Mac and SVGA displays, LCD panels, and even NTSC/PAL televisions.

PowerLink Presentor includes all the features necessary to deliver effective presentations. Presentor's exclusive convolution technology eliminates the annoying flicker normally seen in uncorrected video output. And with 256 colors and stereo sound, Presentor delivers lively, interesting presentations that hold the attention of the audience.

Zooming emphasizes important details in the presentation, while multiple resolutions let users optimize the presentation to fully utilize the advanced display capabilities. In addition to its presentation capabilities, ADB and external floppy connections make PowerLink Presentor a cost effective secondary dock for the office or at home.

PowerLink DeskNet is the only desktop dock for the PowerBook Duo that features high-speed Ethernet networking, including a choice of twisted pair (10BaseT) or thin (10Base2) Ethernet. Performance with Ethernet is 5 to 10 times faster than LocalTalk, so users get full-speed connections to all network resources, including printers, file servers, network modems, and other peripherals.

In addition to Ethernet, DeskNet provides all the desktop functions to turn the PowerBook Duo into a complete business-class computer. These connections include: color displays support at resolutions up to 1024 x 768, a floppy drive, a SCSI device, ADB devices, a serial port, and stereo in/out.

Presentor and DeskNet incorporate Apple's exclusive PowerLatch docking technology to allow users to easily connect to the PowerBook Duo, with no need to reconfigure cables or software. Presentor has a suggested retail price of $499, and will be shipping in November. PowerLink DeskNet has a suggested retail price of $699 and will be shipping in December.

E-Machines Inc., a privately held firm with headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon USA, is the leading manufacturer of display solutions for the Apple Macintosh. E-Machines' display, multimedia and interface card products are available through authorized E-Machines resellers, national distributors Tech Data, Ingram Micro and Merisel/Macamerica, and distributors worldwide. E-Machines introduced its first product, The Big Picture, in 1986.

E-Machines, 9305 S. W Gemini Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005

(503) 646-6699,   FAX (503) 641-0946


ColorLink Graphics Interface Cards
E-MACHINES ANNOUNCES COLORLINK FAMILY OF INTERFACE CARDS FOR THE MACINTOSH IIvx, IIvi and MACINTOSH PERFORMA 600

ColorLink Integrates Color Graphics and Ethernet on a Single Interface Card

BEAVERTON, Oregon USA--October 19, 1992--In partnership with Apple Computer, Inc.'s announcement of its new Macintosh IIvx and IIvi computers, E-Machines announces ColorLink interface cards for the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi. ColorLink interface cards add Ethernet networking and 16-inch color display support, both emerging business standards, to the Macintosh IIvx and IIvi .

"Full-page displays and high-speed Ethernet communications are rapidly evolving business standards," states Kem Roos, E-Machines Product Marketing Manager. "Only ColorLink from E-Machines provides both of these standards in an affordable, one-card solution. A Macintosh IIvx with a ColorLink card matches today's business standards to provide maximum productivity for the business user."

ColorLink cards are compatible with a wide range of displays for flexible use. E-Machines offers compatible displays with the ColorPage T16 II and the E-Machines T19 II. ColorLink interface cards are also compatible with displays from other manufacturers, including the Macintosh 16" Color Display, Sony 1604S, NEC FG Series, and virtually every other Macintosh display on the market.

All ColorLink interface cards include advanced graphics features such as acceleration, switch-on-the-fly resolutions (changing between resolutions without restarting the Macintosh when used with multiple-resolution displays) panning, zooming, and video output.

Ethernet is an important emerging business standard because it lets users send and receive files from colleagues, servers, and printers at speeds 5 to 10 times faster than LocalTalk. ColorLink fully supports and is compatible with Apple's EtherTalk Phase II. ColorLink is also tested by Novell and is compatible with Novell Netware for the Macintosh. ColorLink also supports all popular network operating systems and protocols, including AppleShare, DECnet, OSI, TCP/IP, and System 7,

The newest member of the ColorLink card family, the ColorLink LC, provides large-screen color graphics and both twisted pair and thin Ethernet for Macintosh LC and LCIIs. The addition of these features elevates the Macintosh LC to a true business-class machine. ColorLink LC will ship beginning in November for $599.

E-Machines, Inc., a privately held firm with headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon USA, is the leading manufacturer of display solutions for the Apple Macintosh. E-Machines' display, multimedia and interface card products are available through authorized E-Machines resellers, national distributors Tech Data, Ingram Micro and Merisel/Macamerica, and distributors worldwide. E-Machines introduced its first product, The Big Picture, in 1986.

E-Machines, 9305 S. W Gemini Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005

(503) 646-6699,   FAX (503) 641-0946


GCC WriteMove II PowerBook Portable Printer
GCC INTRODUCES NEW WRITEMOVE II

THE ONLY PORTABLE PRINTER DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THE MACINTOSH POWERBOOK

Waltham, MA, October 19. 1992--GCC today introduced the Write Move II, the only portable printer designed especially for the Macintosh PowerBook. Release Weighing just 2.5 pounds and measuring only 11.7" x 3.5" x 2.0", this portable QuickDraw printer fits easily into a PowerBook carrying case or briefcase. And with 360 x 360 dpi (dots-per-inch) resolution, the battery-powered WriteMove II produces laser-quality output in virtually any environment.

GCC has equipped the WriteMove II with Adobe Type 1 versions of Times, Courier, Helvetica, Helvetica Narrow, Symbol, and Palatino for a total of 21 fonts. Features such as Adobe Type Manager (ATM), support for TrueType, and 360 x 360 dpi resolution, were also incorporated to provide laser-quality output on plain paper, overhead transparencies, and envelopes.

"Until now, professionals who travel with a PowerBook were lacking a portable printer that could meet all their needs. With its small size, light weight, and laswer-quality resolution, the WriteMove II is the ideal solution for PowerBook owners," stated Jonathan Hurd, Vice President of Marketing for GCC. "Combined, the WriteMove II and the PowerBook comprise a complete portable computing solution."

The WriteMove II features several printing options including: a "Preview" option, which saves valuable time, paper, and ink by producing an on-screen document to preview before printing; "Background Printing", which improves productivity by enabling users to continue to work as a document prints; a "Print Later" option, which allows documents to be batched for printing at a later time; and a "Single/Multi-Strike Ribbon" option, which prints economical drafts with the multi-strike ribbon, or produces laser-quality output with the single-strike ribbon.

Uniquely designed to complement the color and appearance of the PowerBook, the WriteMove II comes fully equipped, so it can be used right out of the box. Its battery automatically recharges when the unit is plugged in, which ensures that the WriteMove II is always ready to print at a moment's notice. The WriteMove II is also ideal for making last-minute changes to presentations, printing confidential faxes in a hotel room, or any time high-quality output is needed on the road.

The WriteMove II retails for $599, and may be purchased from any of GCC's hundreds of authorized dealers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as directly from GCC by calling 800-422-7777. Every WriteMove II carries a one-year limited warranty on all parts and services, and may be serviced through authorized GCC dealers, as well as through GCC's Product Service Center. An Extended Care Option is also available for the WriteMove II. Customer Service and Technical Support hours are weekdays from 9 AM - 8 PM (EST), and Saturdays from 10 AM - 4 PM (EST).

Since 1984, GCC Technologies, Inc. has applied its experience in combining hardware with innovative software to deliver high-performance Macintosh peripheral products. The product family includes a complete line of printers, hard disks, and a digital film recorder. With a proven and reliable, high-quality product line, GCC Technologies has established itself as a leading developer of Macintosh peripherals.

GCC Technologies, 580 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02154

617-890-0880   Fax 617-890-0822


Kensington Accessories for PowerBook
Kensington Introduces New Products for Macintosh Computers.

--Carrying Case, Security Device and Power Protection Device--

SAN MATEO, CA, - Kensington Microware Limited is announcing three accessories which will enhance computing with Apple's new PowerBook and desktop computers.

Two new portable products aim to make computing on the road convenient and safe for PowerBook users. The NoteBook Traveler Executive Carrying Case is the perfect combination of computer case and briefcase. And the MicroSaver Security System allows users to protect their valuable equipment by locking down their computer in a hotel room or office.

The new, small profile MasterPiece Compact Power Control device sits neatly under a monitor to protect computer and peripherals from damaging surges and spikes. Master and individual switches provide flexible, one touch convenience for desktop computer users. MasterPiece Compact is aimed at both Apple Computer's business and consumer channel customers.

NoteBook Traveler Carrying Cases: the new Executive Case

The Kensington NoteBook Traveler Executive carrying case is designed to withstand the rigors of every day travel while accommodating your computer and accessories. We combine elegant design with heavy duty construction for durability and strength, guaranteed to last for years.

The Executive case is compact and lightweight. Its three generous compartments and two large external pockets fit all necessary portable computing items. The ideal carrying case for the both short and extended trips. Take your PowerBook and accessories with you: modem, external floppy drive, portable printer, extra battery, battery charger, AC adapter, disks, manuals, and files with you. Also carry your cellular phone, NoteBook KeyPad, beeper, airline tickets, business cards and magazines.

The NoteBook Traveler Executive is custom designed for Macintosh PowerBook computers. Spacing pads allow you to configure a perfect fit for both the PowerBook and PowerBook Duo computers. High quality materials include water resistant, durable nylon and double-layer impact resistant foam which protects equipment from shock and jolts.

The Executive case is the latest addition to Kensington's line of carrying cases which includes the NoteBook Traveler Deluxe a full sized case for your computer, accessories and files and the NoteBook Traveler Compact, a smaller version for your computer, an extra battery and disks.

MicroSaver Security System for PowerBooks and expansion bases:

By definition, a portable computer is easy to take with you. And that's just the problem. It could be stolen from your office, hotel room, convention center or anywhere you go. Kensington is introducing a new type of security solution: the MicroSaver Security System.

Every PowerBook 160,180, PowerBook Duo Floppy adapter, Mini-Dock and Docking station, now has Kensington's built in security slot. The slot accommodates MicroSaver, a one piece cable and locking device that secures the equipment to an immovable object. Simply insert the MicroSaver into the slot, turn the key, and that's it.

MicroSaver is lightweight and compact, yet very strong. Removing it without the key is nearly impossible, and attempts to do so will damage the equipment, discouraging theft and preventing resale. Its six foot galvanized steel cable and a secure round key lock prevent tampering.

MicroSaver is a perfect, custom designed way to protect both your computer equipment and all of the software and data it contains. Lock down your PowerBook 160,180 or any of the expansion bases in the PowerBook Duo family. And, MicroSaver lets you secure the PowerBook Duo CPU to the Duo Floppy Adapter and lock both down at the same time.

MasterPiece Compact Power Control Center.

Our award winning power protection and control design is now available in a new model for under $100! The small, sleek footprint allows you to protect and organize your desktop computer and peripherals and it fits neatly under most Apple monitors.

MasterPiece Compact offers high quality components and workmanship to protect against electrical surges and spikes which can cause damage to computer equipment and data. Protection includes surge suppression, noise filtering and an anti-static button. And, the unit is backed by a 5 year product warranty and equipment protection policy. We will reimburse or replace any equipment properly attached to a MasterPiece unit that is damaged by a surge or spike. Guaranteed. (contact Kensington for details).

MasterPiece Compact provides convenient master switching and individual control of separate outlets so you can power up and shut down all of your equipment by pressing one button. Or, control your peripherals individually using the switches. 4 outlets, 4 switches including 1 master switch.

Kensington's accessories for Macintosh computers include these exciting new products as well as many others including Turbo Mouse 4.0, the latest version of our award winning trackball.

NoteBook Traveler-Executive Carrying Case: model: 64073

Suggested Retail: $179.95-$189.95.

MicroSaver Security System: model: 64068

Suggested Retail: $59.95

MasterPiece Compact-Power Control device: model: 64120

Suggested Retail: $99.95

Kensington Microware Ltd, 2855 Campus Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

800-535-4242,  415-572-2700,  fax: 415-572-9675


LIND Electronic PowerBook Power Accessories
LIND ELECTRONIC DESIGN INTRODUCES NEW POWER ACCESSORIES FOR THE MACINTOSH POWERBOOK DUO COMPUTERS

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 19, 1992) -- Lind Electronic Design is pleased to announce three new power products for the Macintosh PowerBook Duo line of portable computers - expanding its line of accessory products designed to make your portable more portable. These new products include: Auxiliary Power Pack, Automotive Power Adapter, Auxiliary "D" Cell Power Pack.

AUXILIARY POWER PACK - (Model APP-4)

The APP-4 is designed to extend portable operation of the Macintosh PowerBook Duo by approximately 400%. This eliminates the inconvenience of carrying and swapping multiple batteries during prolonged use of your PowerBook Duo. The unit is globally designed to accept three sources of recharging power; 115 VAC transformer, 12 VDC from your automobile, and the Apple Universal AC adapter supplied with your PowerBook Duo.

LeRoy Lind, founder and President of Lind Electronics, attributes the success of their products to the advice Apple provides its third party partners in selecting accessories which will support and enhance its product line and LED's ability to react quickly in developing reliable, functional products.

This newly designed unit has an extruded aluminum housing to minimize size & weight, replacing the current APP-1 with a lighter, more compact unit. The APP-4 has status indicators, and built-in charge and regulator circuitry. The system includes the AC adapter, DC Lighter socket cord, and the power pack-to-computer cable. The APP-4 has a suggested retail price of $189.95.

AUXILIARY "D" CELL POWER PACK - (Model APP-5)

This Power Pack can be used to provide emergency power for your PowerBook Duo when the normal rechargable batteries are expended or in applications where power for recharging batteries is not available. By utilizing Alkaline "D" Cells, power is readily available for that long flight home or at a time when you cannot "plug-in" your power source.

Said Lind Electronic Design, "We saw a need for a standby type of power source in a slimline case without excessive weight. If readily available Alkaline cells could be used as a backup, power would be as close as the airport gift shop, variety store, convenience store, etc."

The special molded housing contains the regulator which supplies a 1 0-watt output to operate the PowerBook Duo four to five times longer than the internal battery. The unit measures 11.4 X 2.75 X 1.5 inches and weighs only 8 ounces without the D Cells. The APP-5 has a suggested retail price of $99.95.

AUTOMOBILE POWER ADAPTER - (MODEL APA-3)

The Automobile Power Adapter is a 12 VDC auto lighter adapter for the Macintosh PowerBook Duo computers. Engineered as a regulated voltage and current supply, the Automobile Power Adapter recognizes the stringent power requirements of the computer and emulates the output voltage of the PowerBook Duo's AC power adapter.

Lind's many years of designing and manufacturing Automobile Power Adapters has enabled them to produce a smaller, lighter unit for the PowerBook Duo to fit the scheme of reduced volume while providing the same reliable performance found in their current models.

The APA-3 measures approximately 1 X 3 X 1.7 inches and weighs 6 ounces. The input cord has a fused plug which fits a cigar lighter socket and the out put cord has the appropriate plug to mate with the PowerBook Duo power input socket. The APA-3 has a suggested retail price of $99.95.

All Product will be available through dealers or by ordering direct from Lind Electronic Design via their toll free number, (800) 659-5956.

Lind electronic Design, Inc., based in Minneapolis, MN - founded in 1975: designs, manufactures and markets commercial and consumer electronic products including power supply devices for cellular phones and portable computers. LED developed the Apple IIc battery pack and the first desktop battery charger and automobile power adapter for the Apple Macintosh Portable Computer. LED also has developed auto power adapters for portable printers, fax machines and pen-based portable computers.

Lind Electronic Design, 6414 Cambridge St, Minneapolis, MN 55426

612-927-6303


Microtech PowerBook Duo Enhancements
Microtech Docks 400MB Drives and Takes Duo Memory to the Max

Microtech International Announces Enhancement Products for the Macintosh PowerBook Duo System

EAST HAVEN, CT (OCTOBER 19, 1992)--Microtech International, Inc. today introduced the Athena 200i and 400i, 200MB and 400MB internal drives for the Macintosh PowerBook Duo Dock; and Coyote Duo RAM, memory expansion boards for the PowerBook Duo in configurations up to 20MB. These new releases join the Microtech line of PowerBook peripherals which includes Roadrunner internal drives, Coyote RAM and SolarPOWER, the first solar panel for mobile Macintosh users.

Athena 200i and Athena 400i

Two internal hard drives, the Athena 200i and 400i, have been engineered for installation in the Duo Dock docking station These storage solutions feature a 1" high form factor and low power consumption. The Athena 200i offers a formatted capacity of 204MB with an average seek time of 12msec and data transfer rates up to 5MB/sec. The Athena 400i offers 435MB of formatted capacity with an average seek time of 12msec and data transfer rates up to 10MB/sec.

Coyote Duo RAM

The new Coyote Duo boards enable PowerBook Duo users to reliably expand the 4MB supplied on the main logic board in small or large increments based on the requirements of their individual applications. Configurations of up to 20MB are planned allowing Duo users to expand their RAM allotment to the notebook's maximum of 24MB. In addition, Microtech's existing line of VRAM products will provide Macintosh Duo System owners with the extended SIMMs necessary for powering 16-bit color on 12- or 16-inch monitors.

"The Macintosh Duo System lets notebook computer users tap into the power of desktop machines without sacrificing mobility," commented Cliff Wildes, President and CEO of Microtech International. "Our new Athena internal drives and Coyote Duo RAM boards draw on our expertise in PowerBook peripheral design to offer these users the highest available capacities. Our careful adherence to Apple memory specifications and our utilization of leading edge disk drive technology enable us to maximize the potential of this exciting new Macintosh platform."

Manufactured at Microtech's East Haven, CT facility, the Athena 200i and Athena 400i will be available this month at a list price of $1499 for the Athena 200i and $2,299 for the Athena 400i. The drives feature the Microtech five year limited warranty. The company has successfully supported its five year warranty program with a 48 hour repair turnaround for over five years. The new Coyote Duo RAM products, as well as earlier Microtech memory upgrades, also feature a five year limited warranty. The 4MB and 8MB upgrades will be available in October, with higher capacity models soon to follow.

For more information regarding the Athena 200i, Athena 400i and Coyote Duo RAM as well as the complete Microtech International product line, phone: (800) 626-4276 or fax: (203) 468-6466.

Microtech International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of peripherals for Macintosh, NeXT, DOS and other computing platforms. Microtech's product line includes mass storage subsystems (rewritable, optical, CD-ROM, fixed and removable hard disk drives), tape backup systems and memory expansion boards. Microtech is also a subcontracting manufacturer for Original Equipment Manufacturers including Apple Computer, Inc. and NeXT Computer, Inc.

Microtech International was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in East Haven, Connecticut with regional offices in Phoenix, AZ; Costa Mesa and San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; and Orlando, FL; as well as international offices in the United Kingdom and Japan.

Microtech International, 158 Commerce St, East Haven, CT 06512


Palomar On the Road for PowerBook Users
Palomar Helps PowerBook Users "On the Road"

OCEANSIDE, California (Oct. 19)--The first product to ease the connectivity headaches of PowerBook users on the road was introduced today.

The new software--appropriately named "On the Road"--automates common tasks faced by anyone who takes their Apple Macintosh PowerBook portable computer between work and home, or otherwise uses their PowerBook "on the road". It is being offered by Palomar Software, a company known for connectivity solutions for Macintosh printers, plotters and fax modems.

According to Al Bacon, the company's director of sales, the key to the product's broadbased appeal is how it automatically provides deferred connectivity for any PowerBook owner.

When writing letters, memos and trip reports at 30,000 feet, you use the same print command as if your printer were on the plane with you. On the Road quietly defers any printed output until you connect to a network--either at work, home, or somewhere you've never been --and then it automatically prints it on any available printer, while you attend to other tasks.

Bacon predicted that the product would be particularly attractive to owners of the PowerBook Duo 210 and 230 computers. When installed in the Macintosh Duo Duo or MiniDock, On the Road automatically configures connectivity settings specific to that site.

On the Road supports the Apple LaserWriter and StyleWriter printers, networked printers from Hewlett-Packard and other major vendors, as well as popular fax modems. It is designed to work with LocalTalk, EtherTalk and AppleTalk Remote Access networks.

The software is compatible with all PowerBooks, including the 100, 140, 145, 160, 170, 180, 210 and 230; 2 Mb of RAM is required but 4 Mb is recommended. On the Road takes advantage of AppleEvents, and thus requires System 7 or later.

On the Road has a suggested list price of $99, and is scheduled to ship in November 1992. The product will be sold in the United States through major retailers, as well as mail-order vendors such as MacConnection. As with all Palomar products, On the Road will be distributed in the U.S. by Merisel; for information on international distributors, contact Palomar.

Palomar Software, Inc. is an independent software developer specializing in Macintosh peripheral connectivity. Its driver technology has been licensed by major printer manufacturers, including Eastman Kodak, Fuji Photo Film, Hewlett-Packard, Seiko Instruments and Xerox. The company is based in Oceanside, California.

Further information on On the Road can be obtained from Palomar Software, 2964 Oceanside Blvd., Suite D, Oceanside, California 92054; (619) 721-7000; Fax: (619) 721-4758


PSI PowerModem III & IV for PowerBook
NEW PSI POWERMODEM III & POWERMODEM IV FOR APPLE'S NEW POWERBOOKS DELIVERS FASTEST AVAILABLE FAX AND DATA SPEEDS

CAMPBELL, Calif., October 19, 1992 -- PSI Integration, Inc., a leading supplier of fax/data modems for Apple Macintosh PowerBook computers, announces shipment of PowerModem III and PowerModem IV, the fastest internal fax modems available for Apple's new PowerBook 145,160, and 180 computers. PSI also announced shipment of its PowerModem II mid-range model for all PowerBook computers.

PowerModem III sends and receives faxes and data at rates of 9,600 bits per second (bps) and includes V.32. PowerModem III also offers the highest standards in error correction and data compression including MNP10, 5,4,3,2, V.42 and V.42bis. With data compression, actual data throughput of PowerModem III can reach speeds of up to 38,400 bps, making it ideal for large file transfers and AppleTalk Remote Access users.

The PowerModem IV sends and receives faxes and data at rates of 14,400 bps and includes V.17, V.32, and V.32bis. PowerModem IV features the latest standards in error correction and data compression including MNP10, 5,4,3,2, V.42 and V.42bis. Utilizing data compression, the actual data throughput of the PowerModem IV can reach speeds of up to 57,600 bps, making it an ideal choice for AppleTalk Remote Access.

With today's announcement, PSI now offers four internal fax/data modems -- the PowerModem, PowerModem II, PowerModem III and PowerModem IV -- at different prices and at varying speeds to match the widest range of communication requirements of PowerBook users. All modems and software are System 7.0 compatible, feature very low power consumption, and will work with Apple's new PowerBook 145,160, and 180 as well as the original PowerBook series.

"Different PowerBook users have different requirements for telecommunications," said Bill Lauer, president and founder of PSI. "They range from people who have only an occasional need to send or receive a moderately sized file to those who regularly send and receive large files, such as those that contain images or graphics. Our goal is to deliver fax/data modem solutions across the spectrum of user needs."

All PowerModems include PSI's easy-to-use fax software that lets users continue to work while the computer sends or receives faxes in the background. The software automatically wakes up the PowerBook to receive a fax, and then returns it to "sleep." The software can automatically transmit a single fax to multiple locations, group faxes into a single transmission, and delay fax transmissions to take advantage of lower phone rates. Also included are multiple phonebooks, an activity log to keep track of faxes, and a QuickFax desk accessory to send a note without opening an application. All PowerModems also include a data communications package, MicroPhone 1.7 from Software Ventures.

The PowerModem III has a suggested retail price of $445. PowerModem IV has a suggested retail price of $595 and includes a Fax OCR package allowing users to edit received faxes. The suggested retail prices of the PowerModem II and PowerModem, both shipping now, are $295 and $195, respectively.

Unlike other modems, the PSI fax/data modems are designed to conform to international telecommunication standards around the world. This factor has helped PSI achieve status as the world leader in fax/data modems for the Apple PowerBook; the company estimates that about half of its sales are international.

PSI's PowerModem and COMstation products are available through Ingram Micro, MacAmerica, Falcon MicroSystems, Tech Data and PSI's network of authorized dealers and international distributors.

PSI is the world leader in telecommunications products for Macintosh and PowerBook computers. Founded in 1987, the company is headquartered at 851 East Hamilton Ave., Campbell, Calif. 95008. Telephone: (800) 622-1722 or (408) 559-8544.


PowerBook, The Digital Nomad's Guide
RANDOM HOUSE ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES POWERBOOK:

THE DIGITAL NOMAD'S GUIDE

Covers Latest Models of the Most Dynamic LapTop on the Market Today

NEW YORK, NY, Oct 19, 1992-- Modern road warriors can turn the Macintosh PowerBookTbl into a complete mobile habitat with POWERBOOK THE DIGITAL NOMAD'S GUIDE, to be published in early November by Random House Electronic Publishing (suggested retail price $24 00) This complete reference is the first to cover all the latest models, including the just announced 160,180, and new PowerBook Duo models And, it's the only guide available in two formats-- book/disk and electronic

Popular MacWEEK editors Andrew Gore and Mitch Ratcliffe have packed POWERBOOK THE DIGITAL NOMAD'S GUIDE with vital information and software for users of all skill levels

The book/disk version includes a 160-page guide and one 3-1/2 inch Macintosh disk The book features two-color printing and screen shots throughout, and covers a wide range of topics including battery conservation, phone connectors and computing in foreign lands, on-line tricks and tips, faxing with the PowerBook, memory expansion, attaching color displays, and much more A Roadside Assistance Kit is included on disk -- powerful laptop utilities software worth $325

*AgentDA Version 2.1

*Applicon Version 2.1

*Backlight Control Version 1.0a3

*Caps Lock Notify

*CursorFixer Version 1.0

*Dynodex Version 2.0.7 (A PowerBook Roadside Marquee Application)

*FreeTerm Version 3.01

*Spiral Version 1.0d4 (A PowerBook Roadside Marquee Application)

*SuperClock Version 3.91

*WorldLink

The electronic version combines the book and Roadside Assistance Kit on two Macintosh disks in expanded book format.

"Since its debut, the Macintosh PowerBook has captivated more than a million users and has truly revolutionized portable computing," said Michael Mellin, Publisher, Random House Electronic Publishing. "POWERBOOK: THE DIGITAL NOMAD'S GUIDE provides invaluable topics and tips from two well-known and trusted personalities in the industry. "

MacWEEK's Senior News Editor Andy Gore was one of the first PowerBook road warriors. Before MacWEEK, Gore served as an editor at Computer Reseller News and contributed to MacUser magazine. Mitch Ratcliffe is the networking editor for MacWEEK and is a specialist in telecommunications, wireless communications and networking.

Other titles recently released by Random House Electronic Publishing include: Hollywood Tour Guide by Joseph Fournier; DOS 5 by Alfred Glossbrenner; Van Wolverton's Guide to Windows 3.1 by Van Wolverton and Michael Boom; Van Wolverton's Guide to DOS 5 by Van Wolverton and Steve Lambert; Color Publishing on the Macintosh by Kim and Sunny Baker; The Macintosh Reader by Doug Clapp; and Using Novell Netware Lite by Ralph Roberts.

Random House Electronic Publishing is dedicated to publishing titles that serve the fast-growing field of computer users, from beginners to experts. Established in 1991, Random House Electronic Publishing brings the trusted reputation and resources of America's leading trade publisher to support the special informational needs of computer users in the 90s. The Random House Electronic Publishing line features informative, practical and readable guides to computers and computer software, and is available in bookstores, computer and software stores and superstores nationwide.

RANDOM HOUSE, 201 EAST 50TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10022

212-751-2600


SMILE Int'l Real Estate Network
October 19, 1992 -- Apple and Kodak Technology Used in International Real Estate Network System of Multiple Images for Internationally Listed Estates, Inc. (SMILE), announced today the first international network of residential real estate brokerages using a shared color image database. The International Property Registry network brings together cutting edge developments from several different arena--multimedia use of color imaging on Apple COMPUTER INC.'s new Macintosh personal computer, THE MACINTOSH IIvx, with a built-in CD-ROM drive, newly announced Photo CD technology available from Kodak, and proprietary software developed by SMILE in what is called the SMILE System.

Home sellers will be able to market their property to home buyers virtually all over the world by listing their home on the SMILE System for $75 per month. The service is free to buyers.

The International Property Registry's service is available through brokerage firms, who participate by subscribing to the SMILE System to receive CD-ROM disks containing the database. The brokers and their customers use the SMILE System's touch-screen monitors to preview multiple properties quickly, in full color, sitting in the local broker's office. The buyer conducts a search based on a variety of criteria such as size, price, and geographical location and then sees numerous color views (sometimes including floor plans, or even drawings of the property after a suggested "makeover") of each property selected, . In addition to homes for sale, the SMILE System also allows the broker to show clients properties for rent or lease in exotic, distant locations.

The SMILE System requires virtually no professional COMPUTER training on the part of either the homeowner or the agent. "Because it employs a touch screen and user friendly interactive directions, the SMILE System is as easy to use as the Automatic Teller Machine most people now use to do personal banking" explains Charles R.Weaver, retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Clorox Company, and a Director of SMILE, Inc.

The company has established SMILE sites in brokerage firms operating in 12 major market areas throughout the United States and plans to be operational in approximately 30 U.S. markets before year end 1992. Additional sites are targeted in Western Europe and SMILE personnel are selling the system in Japan and Australia.

"The SMILE System fundamentally changes the way real estate services will be delivered to the consumer--worldwide", says Thomas Bryan, Marketing Director for SMILE. "We developed the SMILE System after thorough market research confirmed that home buyers and sellers appreciate the personal service of a broker, but want that service delivered more efficiently. They know that technology makes it possible to streamline the process. Moreover, we wanted to provide even a one-office brokerage firm with the ability to become international overnight so that broker can participate in property sales virtually anywhere."

The SMILE System can be especially useful in corporate relocation of employees. Besides information about homes and neighborhoods, SMILE can provide customized disks describing a company's plans for a move, spouse consultation and other issues critical to transferred employees. Some corporations have requested access to SMILE, so employees can become comfortable with the move and knowledgeable about the destination city while still "on site".

The SMILE System currently runs on Macintosh computers. "We chose Apple as our development platform because we feel they are out front in terms of color imaging, in delivering a product that is easy to use, and in providing the flexibility we need to take advantage of future technological advances," states Gib Veconi, Technical Director for the SMILE System.

"Across the country, the real estate industry is adopting Macintosh computers to help them with everything from managing clients and accessing MLS to producing professional client presentations," said Godfrey Sullivan, VP Business Markets Division, Apple USA. "Apple Computer applauds the introduction of systems like SMILE, which potentially allow the agent to better serve their customers' needs through the use of multimedia technology."

The SMILE System plans to include Eastman Kodak's new Photo CD technology in the process. After pictures of the house are taken, a Kodak Photo CD disk will be provided to the real estate agent who, using a program developed by SMILE, can add textual information describing the home. SMILE will then put the new property listing into its data base to be distributed to brokers worldwide.

The Registry's future plans include video presentations on major areas with tours through neighborhoods as well as tips on schools and church locations and access to local services of interest to home purchasers. The Registry also intends to include a disk called the "Agent Registry" profiling outstanding real estate agents throughout the world, including their picture, resume, and references.

System of Multiple Images for Internationally Listed Estates, Inc. is a New York corporation, founded in 1991 to develop and market an international computer database using color imaging to facilitate the purchase and sale of residential properties. A patent is pending on the SMILE System's process.

System of Multiple-Colored Images

  for Internationally Listed Estates, Inc.

331 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017

212-351-2400,   Fax 212-983-0755


Software Architects Laptop Liberator V2.0
Laptop Liberator version 2.0 Utility Connects Macintosh PowerBooks to Desktop Macintosh Computers and PCs.

Bothell, WA, October 19, 1992 .... Software Architects, Inc. introduced Laptop Liberator version 2.0, a new PowerBook accessory that connects Apple Macintosh PowerBook computers to desktop Macintosh Computers and PCs.

For Macintosh users, Laptop Liberator provides a fast, safe and convenient way to move files directly from the PowerBook to another Macintosh and back. When the PowerBook Duo is connected to another Macintosh, its drive appears as a hard disk on the other Macintosh desktop. For PC users running DOS, Laptop Liberator provides a simple, easy-to-use solution for transferring files from a PC to a PowerBook and back. The PowerBook is connected to the PC via the SCSI port, and the PowerBook DOS volume appears as an external hard disk drive.

Using Laptop Liberator, PowerBook users trade files with desktop Macintosh Computers and most DOS compatible PCs with SCSI ports by connecting the computers with the Software Architects PowerBridge module and a standard SCSI cable. Files are transferred directly to and from the PowerBook's internal hard drive through the SCSI bus. Because files move through the SCSI bus instead of a modem port or other intermediate link, Laptop Liberator transports files more quickly, safely and easily than other file transfer products.

Laptop Liberator creates both Macintosh and DOS partitions on the PowerBook's internal hard drive, enabling users to access and change files in either the Macintosh or DOS environment. DOS partitions on the PowerBook's drive are mounted using Dayna's DOS Mounter (included with Laptop Liberator). Files are transferred using standard Macintosh and DOS commands.

Because DOS data is copied directly to the PowerBook's internal hard disk, hardware requirements are minimized. Using a standard SCSI cable and the Software Architects PowerBridge module, files are transferred to either system without complex networking equipment.

Once the utility is used to prepare the PowerBook drive, the Laptop Liberator software becomes invisible to the user. As a result, the PowerBook is easily linked to PCs equipped with SCSI ports, and files of any size are quickly uploaded or downloaded.

The software supports all Macintosh PowerBook 100, 140, 145, 160, 170 and 180 model laptops and most DOS or PS/2 computers with SCSI ports. The software supports third party host adapter boards manufactured by: Adaptec, AIC, Always Technology, DTC, Electronique d2, Future Domain, Seagate, Trantor and Software Architects. The product will be available October 19, 1992. List price is $249.

The software allows the user to perform the following functions with the PowerBook computer: connect the PowerBook to Macintosh desktops via the SCSI port, change the PowerBook's SCSI address with software controls; transfer files back and forth; mount DOS partitions and files; transfer Macintosh files to DOS computers and open DOS files using Apple File Exchange or Apple PC Exchange.

The Liberator utility also works as a powerful set-up and partitioning utility for the PowerBook's internal hard disk. The software allows the user to perform the following functions on the PowerBook computer's internal drive: create, name and size any number of Macintosh or DOS partitions; format the drive; split old partitions or create new ones; write-protect selected partitions; run three different types of media tests for correctable and non-correctable errors; selectively re-allocate defective sectors on the media; create, print & save test logs to track media degradation.

Software Architects, Inc. develops utility and application software for the Macintosh and other personal computers. The company is a value added reseller of 3M and Sony re-writable optical media, and also markets a line of SCSI host adaptor boards for DOS and PS/2 computers. The company also provides object oriented programming services, specializing in application interfaces and peripheral device drivers. Software Architects, Inc. is located at: 19102 North Creek Parkway, #101; Bothell, WA 98011.  (206) 487-0122;    Fax  (206) 487-0467


TechWorks PowerBook Memory Upgrades
TechWorks Announces Memory for New PowerBooks;

Ships 20 MB Upgrade

AUSTIN, TX OCTOBER 19, 1992--TechWorks today announced that it has begun shipping a 20 MB memory upgrade for the Macintosh PowerBook Duo computers. This upgrade is the first in a line of PowerBook memory products the company plans to release this quarter. 4, 8, 12 and 16MB upgrades for the 230 will be available from TechWorks before the end of the year. Memory upgrades for the PowerBook 160 and 180 will be released during fourth quarter, 1992.

These memory modules take advantage of a new semiconductor technology, designed to extend the PowerBook battery life. The modules run at a speed of 70 nanoseconds (100 is the current standard), to match the processor speed of the new PowerBooks. The memory is designed and manufactured according to Apple's specifications for the new PowerBooks.

All TechWorks memory products are backed by a lifetime warranty, 24-hour replacement policy, 30-day money-back guarantee and unlimited free tech support (800-933-6113: international customers, call 512-794-8533).

TechWorks, supplier of Macintosh memory, accelerators, network hardware and software, has a corporate commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. Placed for three consecutive years in the top 50 of the Inc. 500, and winner of Austin Business of the Year and Austin Entrepreneur of the Year -1991, TechWorks is one of the fastest growing high-tech companies in America.

TechWorks, 4030 Braker Lane W, Suite 350, Austin, TX 78759-5319

512-794-8533,  800-688-7466,  fax: 512-794-8520; AOL: TechWorks

CIS: 76516,3243


TechWorks PowerBook Spiral Note-Taking Swr
TechWorks Ships Spiral--"PowerBook Friendly" Note-Taking Software

AUSTIN, TX OCTOBER 19, 1992--TechWorks today announced that it is shipping Spiral, an application for taking and organizing notes on a PowerBook computer. Spiral is the first product of its kind designed to be "PowerBook-friendly", conserving battery power and sporting features tailored specifically to the needs of portable users. Spiral has a $129 retail price.

Spiral uses the metaphor of a notebook for its documents. Each notebook consists of text pages that fit within the PowerBook screen. Users can divide notebooks into sections and attach bookmarks to specific pages within each section. Extensive text-find capabilities help users navigate through the text in their notebooks. An abbreviation function lets users create their own shorthand (i.e. Spiral can spell out "The United States of America" when the user types "USA"). Users can print or save Spiral notebooks, or export them to a word processor format.

Because Spiral is loaded into memory and is designed specifically not to spin up the computer hard disk, it uses significantly less battery power than word processors, a design element aimed specifically at PowerBook users. Other PowerBook-focused features include an optional fat I-beam cursor for easy viewing, a "Sleep" command within the program and disk-based documentation and Help files.

"Spiral is the most intelligent PowerBook application so far," said Bob LeVitus, MacUser contributing editor and author of Dr. Macintosh, Second Edition.

TechWorks, supplier of Macintosh memory, accelerators, network hardware and software, has a corporate commitment to 100% customer satisfaction. Placed for three consecutive years in the top 50 of the Inc. 500,, TechWorks is one of the fastest growing high-tech companies in America.

TechWorks, 4030 Braker Lane W, Suite 350, Austin, TX 78759-5319

512-794-8533,  800-688-7466,  fax: 512-794-8520; AOL: TechWorks

CIS: 76516,3243


Truevision VideoMaker+ Video Production
Truevision VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh

Turns Computer Into A Video Production Suite

INDIANAPOLIS (October 19, 1992) -- With the release of its new video-production software, VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh, Truevision, Inc., now offers users a cost-effective and easy-to-use tool for maximizing the power of its NuVista+ graphics engine.

Designed for video productions and multimedia presentations, VideoMaker+ offers broadcast-quality capabilities, including wipes, blends, true blue-matte keying, plus full compatibility with Apple Computer, Inc.'s QuickTime software.

Professional quality results

"This full-featured software turns a Macintosh II or Macintosh Quadra into an online video production suite," says Dennis Collins, marketing services manager for Truevision. "VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh is a powerful plug-and-play solution for desktop video production on the Macintosh. With the new Macintosh Duo Dock, you can use your Macintosh Powerbook to create desktop video presentations."

Broadcast Quality Transitions

VideoMaker+ uses the power of the NuVista+ to perform broadcast-quality transitions, including wipes, pushes, video-to-graphics, graphics-to-graphics and graphics-to-video. The software also supports NuVista+ key effects, including digital chroma keying and digital linear keying, plus frame capture.

VideoMaker+ takes full advantage of the Macintosh interface, providing simple point-and-click mouse commands that are easy to learn. Separate frame buffers allow the program to hold two images in memory for easy access.

QuickTime Features

Live video can be combined with computer-generated graphics, including QuickTime animations.

"VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh seamlessly integrates QuickTime movies into video," Collins adds. "An excellent application of this technology would be to overlay a QuickTime animation, such as a flying logo, on top of live video."

In addition to its superior video production capabilities, VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh easily creates eye-catching multimedia presentations. Users can tap into its still-store/slide organizer to synchronize scripted presentations without having to struggle with the system software hierarchy.

System requirements

VideoMaker+ for the Macintosh is designed for all Truevision NuVista+ graphics engines. The software requires System 7.0 and 4 MB of system memory. VideoMaker+ is available immediately and has a suggested retail price of $295 (U.S. domestic list price, single-quantity purchases).

The Truevision NuVista+ is the only single-slot graphics engine on the Macintosh platform that offers sophisticated video production features such as digital chroma keying and digital linear keying. In addition, the board integrates a composite (NTSC or PAL) and SVideo (Super VHS, ED Beta) encoder/decoder at no additional charge. The NuVista+ base model configuration is priced at $2,995 and has 1 MB of VRAM. The board can be upgraded to 2 MB or 4 MB of VRAM.

Truevision, Inc., offers a full range of videographics products for broadcast-quality desktop video production covering both the Macintosh and IBM platforms. The company pioneered the videographics industry in 1984 and today remains one of the market and technology leaders.

Truevision, 7340 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, IN 46256-3919

1-800-344-TRUE,  317-841-0332,  fax: 317-576-7700


TV PresenStation Mulltimedia Products
COMEDGE Inc. Announced New "TV PresenStation" Line of Interactive Multimedia Products That Enhances Transportable Presentations

September 11, 1992 - Hacienda Heights, CA -- COMEDGE, Inc., a U.S. Manufacturing and high-tech research and development company has announced their new line of products that make it cost effective to bring Windows or DOS based multimedia and interactive presentation graphics to the business, school, and home user. The TV PresenStation (tm) allows any user of a VGA equipped PC to display the computer screen on big-screen TV, simultaneously with VGA monitor output, and to capture the presentation on a VHS recorder, complete with sound and motion pictures.

The TV PresenStation product line includes the SHUTTLE-PC, Audio/Video Key, TV TouchScreen, and HSC InterActive presentation software.

COMEDGE, Inc. is a leader in the development of transportable personal computer based multimedia presentation systems for the international market. Product development includes the interests of Industry, government, business, education, and consumers.

COMEDGE, 2211 S. Hacienda Blvd #100, Hacienda Heights, CA 01745

800-775-1927,  818-855-2784,  fax: 818-330-8156


SIMCHECK Now Tests STATIC RAM Memory Chips

Aristo Computers Inc. of Oregon, announces a low cost Static RAM Memory Chip Adapter for the SIMCHECK Memory tester.

October 20, 1992 -- The STATIC RAM ADAPTER will automatically identify, test, and verify the speed of the popular STATIC RAM chips, which are now extensively used for cache memory on 386 and 486 motherboards. Tested chips include 2Kx8 through 512Kx8, 4Kx4 through 256Kx4, and 16Kx1 through 1Mx1. The unit can determine speed from 5 nS to 150 nS at a resolution of 2-4 nS. Speed is tested separately for the access time from chip enable (TACE) and the access time from address (TAA) parameters. The new tester also automatically tests the optional 2.0V low voltage data retention mode and the lowest Vcc at which the chip under test is still functional. The STATIC RAM ADAPTER is connected to and controlled by SIMCHECK. SIMCHECK's two-line LCD provides complete instructions, menus and detailed test results.

The new STATIC RAM ADAPTER retails for $345 and is available now. SIMCHECK retails for $995, and has been used worldwide for over two years. The basic SIMCHECK tests all standard SIMM and SIP memory modules with 8 or 9 bits of 64K, 256K, 1 Meg, 4 Meg or 16 Meg. In addition to the new STATIC RAM testing capability, SIMCHECK offers complete coverage for the testing of DRAM memory chips, as well as many non-standard SIMM and SIP modules, such as the IBM PS/2 and AST modules. All products come with a 30 day money back guarantee and a one year warranty.

The SIMCHECK product line is developed by Innoventions, Inc. and is marketed by Aristo Computers, Inc.

Aristo Computers, 6700 SW 105th Ave, Ste 307, Beaverton, OR 97005

503-626-6333


Vision Edit V3.31 DOS-based Text Editor
Winnipeg, Man., CANADA -- Sep. 28, 1992 -- Vision Edit 3.31 was released by Andrzej Brzezinski & Marek Kosznik. Several new features have been added.

Vision Edit is a DOS-based text editor. With Vision Edit many files can be edited simultaneously. Each file will be opened in a separate window. Most functions can be selected from pull-down menus or by clicking on a Tool Bar so users do not have to remember any commands (using mouse). More experienced users can invoke many commands with a single or double-key stroke (hot keys). An extensive, context-sensitive, on-line help can be activated at any time by pressing Fl key, or by clicking with a mouse on a help button present in all dialog boxes.

Some features of Vision Edit can be customized. The colors of edit windows, dialog boxes and other elements of the user interface can be changed by a user. If somebody is used to another editor he or she may want to modify hot-key commands - Vision Edit will then behave like the editor that he or she is familiar with.

Vision Edit's virtual memory technology allows editing very large files of up to 4MB in size. Because Vision Edit is based on Turbo Vision from Borland International the user interface is of the highest quality. Also users of Borland's products will feel right at home with Vision Edit.

Vision Edit allows printing files. Various printer settings can be defined in a Print Options dialog box. Also headers and footers can be created.

Vision Edit provides a user with a large number of editing functions that are grouped in several categories e.g. Box Commands, Block Commands etc. They can all be found in KeyCmds menu. Vision Edit's Macro capabilities allow a user to automatize repetitive editing

Andrzej Brzezinski

PO Box 2657, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4B3 CANADA


Outokumpu Chemical Reaction & Equilibrium Swr
Outokumpu HSC Software for Windows

Chemical Reaction and Equilibrium Software

HSC Software offers a quick and easy way to solve chemical reaction problems on your personal computer. The HSC has a wide range of application possibilities in industry, research and education. All calculations utilize automatically integrated thermochemical database that includes more than 5600 compounds.

Overview

The current version of HSC Software offers seven calculation options for different types of chemical problems. All these options utilize automatically the same HSC database which is integrated into HSC Software.

Computations are completely menu-driven, with on line help immediately available by pressing Help buttons. The help dialog provides brief instructions, examples, and theoretical considerations to aid in the interpretation of results, which are presented as tables, pictures and diagrams.

As an HSC user, you can test an idea easily on the computer, before getting involved with any expensive and time consuming laboratory or industrial-scale experiments. The results of HSC will show, for example, the effect of temperature or raw material amount on the compositions of products and by products.

HSC Software helps to avoid expensive trial-and-error chemistry, allowing the chemist or engineer to set up optimum reaction conditions for his experimental investigations. The payback time for the HSC is extremely short, as even one useless laboratory experiment can cost more than one HSC package.

Reaction Equations

Traditionally, researchers have tested their ideas by writing out reaction equations, and then calculated equilibrium constants and heats of reactions from standard thermochemical data. A time-consuming search for this data with standard state conversions was, however, needed.

HSC does all the above instantly - you simply type the reaction equation in the input field and HSC gives to you the heat of the reactions and equilibrium constants at any temperature. HSC even checks the elemental balance and gives potentials vs. the standard hydrogen electrode for electrochemical reactions.

The calculated heat of reaction is the amount of heat that will be absorbed or released in the reaction. The equilibrium constant predicts the direction of the reaction. User input may be in the form of simple formulas or chemical reactions.

Heat Balances

Heat balance calculations are needed to estimate the energy requirements and the cost of the process, as well as the operation preconditions. In fact no process will work if the heat balance is not met.

Input and output species as well as their amounts and temperatures are needed for the calculations. HSC recalculates the heat balance each time the initial conditions are changed. In this way one can, for example, find the optimum preheating temperature for raw materials to offset electrical heating of a reactor system.

Theoretical heat balances can be calculated by taking species and amounts from the reaction equations or equilibrium calculations. Real heat balances can be calculated by taking species and amounts from experimental results.

These balances are very useful when scaling up processes from laboratory to industrial scale.

By pointing and pressing on the appropriate buttons, the user can select either celsius or kelvins for temperature, moles or kilograms for amounts and calories or joules for energy units.

The Temp Bal button is used to get product temperature at zero heat balance. In the case of gaseous combustion processes with zero heat exchange to the environment, this yields the adiabatic flame temperature.

Both input and results can be saved as text files by pressing Save button. This assures the files will be available later for editing in HSC or use in other programs.

Equilibrium Compositions

Equilibrium calculations offer a practical way to observe the effects of process variables, such as temperature and amounts of raw materials on product composition.

With this program option you can calculate equilibrium composition and amounts of prevailing phases in any reactor. You only specify the raw material amounts, temperatures and the species of the system. These species can be specified by selecting the elements of the system, or typing the formulas, or by editing the old file. Activity coefficients can be given, if necessary, as constants or as functions of temperature and composition.

Calculations can be repeated at stepwise intervals over the range of raw materials amounts, reaction temperatures or pressures in order to visualize the effect of these process variables. For example, you can observe the effect of temperature on arsenic evaporation from copper-iron sulfides, or the effect of chlorine feed on titanium chlorination.

Equilibrium compositions are calculated using the Gibbs Free Energy Minimation method as soon as the user saves the input data by pressing Save button. The results can then be presented graphically as a function of raw material amount, temperature, partial pressure, etc.

A special Cell Equilibrium calculation option is also available for calculating charge and composition of phases in electrochemical cells, such as batteries.

Scale settings can be changed by pressing Scale button.

For example, you can select from linear and logarithmic scale and set maximum and minimum values for x- and y-axis.

The tabular numerical data which is used to draw the diagram can be saved as normal text files by pressing Table button. These files can be read, for example, in spreadsheet programs for further calculations.

A paper copy of the diagram can be obtained at the highest resolution of your Windows-supported printer by pressing Print BW button. If you have a color printer press Print Col button.

Formula Weights

The simplest calculation option is a versatile program for calculating formula weights. It accepts any form of chemical formula using conventional organic or inorganic expressions (without superscripts and subscripts).

The program displays the formula weight and elemental composition as both weight and atomic percentages. A paper copy of the results is immediately available by pressing Print button.

Phase Stability Diagrams

Phase stability diagrams offer a quick way to locate the stability regions of different phases at varying partial pressures of oxygen, sulfur, chlorine, nitrogen oxide, etc. The diagrams are quickly constructed in the following steps:

-Select the three elements and press OK button.

-Select species as well as the x- and y-axis.

-Press Go to PSD button to see the diagram.

Labels can be relocated with the mouse; scales can be changed by pressing Menu button; fonts can be changed by pressing Font button, titles can be edited directly in the title fields.

If you want a paper copy of the diagram press Print button and you will get a copy at the best resolution of any MS Windows - supported printer.

Eh - pH - Diagrams

Knowledge of the stabilities of ionic and non-ionic species in water solutions is critical to understanding problems of corrosion, dissolution, leaching and selective precipitation. This information can be displayed graphically by Eh - pH - diagrams.

With this calculation option you can easily draw simple diagrams with only one element and H20 as well as more complicated diagrams with several elements.

The dotted cyan lines indicate the stability area of water. Stability regions of ions can be outlined with blue lines if necessary. Concentrations of the elements as well as scale settings can be changed by pressing Menu button.

High resolution paper copies can be produced by pressing Print BW or Print Col buttons, as with the other calculation options.

System Requirements

MS Windows 3 or later. Minimum hardware needed: 286-based PC, 2 MB RAM, hard disk, EGA card and mouse. Faster 386 or 486 systems with math coprocessor are, however, recommended.

Outokumpu RESEARCH, P.O. Box 60, SF-28101 Pori, Finland

Tel: +358 39 82 6111

Fax: +358 39 82 7310


Rapid SyDOS & Removable Cartridge Disk Growth
RAPID GROWTH CONTINUES FOR SyDOS AND REMOVABLE CARTRIDGE DISK DRIVES

BOCA RATON, FL (October 14, 1992) - SyDOS, a division of SyQuest Technology, today announced the expansion of their Boca Raton, Florida facility with the signing of a new lease agreement with Mutual Benefit Life Insurance. The company has more than doubled the size of their office space with this acquisition of over 10,000 square feet. SyDOS opened the Boca Raton facility in June of 1991 and has since been expanding at an exceptional rate.

Prior to the new lease, the company occupied 7,200 square feet in the Arvida Park of Commerce Meridian Center. Under the new lease agreement, SyDOS will lease over 17,300 square feet in the same center. This much-needed space will prepare SyDOS for the rapid growth of the company that is expected to continue. The new space will accommodate the expansion of manufacturing, technical support, and engineering.

"SyDOS has experienced tremendous growth both in terms of sales and employees." said Timothy E. Mahoney, president of SyDOS. "In June of 1991, SyDOS started with four employees. today SyDOS employs over 50 people and we-are continuously expanding to accommodate our growth. With the expansion to new product lines and increasing volumes of shipments, we literally outgrew our original space."

"Our parent company, SyQuest Technology, is listed in Fortune Magazine's (October 5, 1992) " 100 Fastest Growing Companies". Our growth is attributed to the success of our product, a removable cartridge disk drive, which is a very unique product with broad market appeal," Mahoney added. "New software applications are continuously being developed with increasing storage space requirements, leaving PC users with diminishing hard disk drives. SyDOS removable cartridge disk drives are a natural for PC users who run into this problem. SyDOS products offer "unlimited capacity" storage solutions to PC users."

SyDOS manufacturers a full line of removable cartridge disk drives and Host Bus Adapter Kits for the PC and compatibles marketplace. Drive subsystems are available in 44MB and 88MB capacities, in internal, external and dual configurations. The SyDOS product line is sold through major resellers, distributors and superstores worldwide. SyQuest Technology manufactures removable cartridge disk drives predominantly for the Macintosh market and sells through OEM's and Systems Integrators.

SyDOS is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, and is a division of SyQuest Technology, headquartered in Fremont, California. SyDOS was formed to distribute removable cartridge disk drives to the PC and compatibles marketplace. SyQuest has shipped over 800,000 disk drives and over 3 million data cartridges since its incorporation in 1982. The company commands over 90 percent of the removable hard-cartridge disk drive marketplace.

SyDOS

6501 Park of Commerce Blvd, Suite 110, Boca Raton, RL 33487

407-998-5400,  fax: 407-998-5414


Voyetra AudioView Multimedia Sound Programs
Voyetra Technologies releases AudioView Total Digital Audio and CD-ROM control for Windows

Eyes for Your Ears

October 5, 1992 -- PELHAM, NY - Voyetra Technologies has released AudioView , its new suite of Multimedia Sound programs for Windows users.

The $129.95 package includes three applications for Microsoft Windows to control the digital audio and CD functions of PC sound cards and multimedia PC's (MPC's). A consistent system of easy-to-use buttons and sliders will make anyone who has used a consumer stereo system feel right at home, while advanced users will enjoy a wealth of professional features.

Though fully compatible with the Multimedia Marketing Council's MPC specification, AudioView works with almost all popular sound cards. Drivers for Windows 3.0 are also included, so AudioView works with any version of Windows from 3 .0 up--and doesn't require Multimedia Extensions. Windows 3.1 users will also appreciate AudioView's support for OLE (Object Linking and Embedding.)

AudioView

The heart of the package is the AudioView digital audio editor itself AudioView records, edits and plays music, narration or sound effects as digital audio (.WAV or .VOC) files stored on the computer's hard drive. Powerful editing tools allow you to tailor this sound into perfectly mixed sound tracks for multimedia presentations.

AudioView's advanced features allow you to select all or any part of a file to cross-fade, adjust volume in a variety of ways, remove noise, convert sample rates, monitor recording levels and add special effects like echo and reverse. You can cut, copy, paste and cross-fade within a file or between different sound files all with the same ease that a word processor brings to text editing.

The file display window gives you a graphic view of the entire file or lets you zoom in for a closer look--as close as a single sample for a degree of editing precision previously available only in professional studios. And AudioView can automatically find the peak volume in a selected section of a file to help you locate a musical beat, or the exact beginning of a spoken passage.

The Voyetra Audio Mixer

With the The Voyetra Audio Mixer for Windows 3.0 you can control volume levels not just for Digital Audio, but for every type of sound your PC supports--MIDI, CD, Digital Audio and line-level or mic-level analog sound.

You can preset levels before recording or playing, or mix during operation for perfectly balanced sound tracks. The mixer supports a wide variety of popular PC sound cards, and automatically configures itself for each.

The Voyetra CD Player

The Voyetra CD Player's features for naming and cataloging disks make it easy to locate and play any CD track. The Playlist lets you assemble and play a series of CD audio tracks in any order you wish. Or, if you prefer, you can let the CD player's Shuffle feature make the decisions for you, playing tracks in random order. The Play Range feature allows you cue any portion of an Audio CD to start and stop playing at the exact second you wish. The CD Player is compatible with Microsoft's MusicBox and other applications that take advantage of the MUSICBOX.INI file format.

Special Offer for Voyetra Software Owners

Because Voyetra is a leading supplier of sound software to PC sound card manufacturers, many PC sound enthusiasts already own Voyetra's Windows Digital Audio Transport (WinDAT ), a similar product bundled with many PC sound cards. Owners of WinDAT who register with Voyetra are eligible for a $50.00 discount when they purchase AudioView from Voyetra. (Some limitations apply.)

For sales information, contact Voyetra Technologies at (800) 233-9377 or (914) 738-4500.

Voyetra Technologies, 333 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 10803


Voyetra MusiClips Musical Clip Art MIDI Files
Voyetra Technologies releases MusiClips Musical "Clip Art" MIDI Files for PC Multimedia presentations

Music without Royalty Headach's!

October 5, 1992 -- PELHAM, NY - Voyetra Technologies has released MusiClips MIDI song files--the musical equivalent of clip art for multimedia production on the PC.

MusiClips offer an inexpensive and convenient way to add music to multimedia presentations, film and video productions, and corporate identity programs. MusiClips selections are either in the public domain or produced by Voyetra, so there are no performance royalty obligations in limited-distribution commercial applications. (Certain restrictions apply.)

MusiClips are stored in Standard MIDI File (SMF) format, with each part of a performance (drums, bass, piano, solos, etc.) on a separate MIDI track. With an SMF compatible sequencing program, such as Voyetra's Sequencer Plus (sold separately) you can tailor a MusiClips song precisely to your needs; make it longer, shorter, change keys, or reassign instrument sounds.

MusiClips MIDI song files are compatible with current standards for multimedia production on the PC. They conform to the authoring guidelines for Microsoft Windows, the Multimedia PC Marketing Council's MPC specification and the General MIDI Standard. Each MusiClips file is mapped for both Base-Level (sound card) and Extended (external) MIDI synthesizers.

You don't need to spend a fortune on hardware to enjoy MusiClips. Most of the PC sound cards on the market will get you started, and since Voyetra is a leading supplier of software to sound card manufacturers, the list of supported PC sound hardware is large and constantly growing.

Each $69.95 package contains at least 50 songs, grouped by musical style. The spectrum covers classical music, ragtime, childrens songs, religious, patriotic or holiday themes, production music, drum tracks and a host of others. Each package also includes Voyetra's command line player and Jukebox software utilities, to play MIDI music directly from the DOS command line or a batch file even while your PC is busy with other tasks.

For sales information, contact Voyetra Technologies at (800) 233-9377 or (914) 738-4500.

For sales information, contact Voyetra Technologies at (800) 233-9377 or (914) 738-4500.

Voyetra Technologies, 333 Fifth Ave, Pelham, NY 10803


U.S. Robotics Qualified to Serve LAN Access Mkt
U.S. ROBOTICS: UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO SERVE THE LAN ACCESS MARKET

The proliferation of LANs, laptop PCs and home computers have produced a scenario where providing LAN access (the ability of LAN users to dial in to and out of the LAN) is often as critical to business productivity as keeping the headquarters' office network functioning. But while the LAN market itself is maturing, the market for products that allow LAN access asynchronously over dial-up phone lines is burgeoning.

Fueled by an installed base of laptops expected to jump to 22.5 million units in 1995 up from 8.8 million units in 1990 and the trend toward telecommuting, the asynchronous LAN access systems market is ready to explode. International Data Corp., predicts that by 1995, 3.7 million PC LANs will support 59 million PCs, up from 1.3 million PC LANs supporting 16 million PCs in 1990. As a leader in high-speed data communications, U.S. Robotics is well-positioned to serve the mushrooming demand for dial-up LAN access products with its growing line of Shared Access products and systems.

LAN Access, Not LANs

Jonathan Zakin, U.S. Robotics executive vice president sales and marketing, said U.S. Robotics made a conscious decision to play to its strengths, before expanding its family of communications systems.

"We're not in the LAN market per se. But as far as accessing a LAN with a modem over the public switched telephone network, that's our game. If you look at the classic definition of a LAN, that is a network of locally attached devices generally contained within a building. Once you extend the network beyond those locally attached devices, you are into wide-area networking, and USR has always been a wide-area networking leader."

Zakin said that USR's evaluation of LAN access products found that available systems were fairly equivalent--what separated them was the quality of the modem inside.

"The overall performance of those units always came down to what modem was used," said Zakin. "While the companies that produced these products had the same experience with LANs, when it came to the modem, they'd buy them from another vendor, meaning they didn't have control of what we found was the most critical part of a LAN access system."

All Shared Access LAN access products have a U.S. Robotics V.32bis modem as their core technology. Based on the company's industry-leading Courier modem, voted the #1 high-speed modem by PC/Computing, Shared Access guarantees every user quality and reliability.

"We are playing to our strengths," said Zakin. "And our strengths are in wide area network connectivity, modem technology and access management systems."

Shared Access LAN Access Products: Versatility and Performance

Shared Access products allow off-site PCs to dial in to the LAN. They also enable any PC attached to a LAN access to the V.32bis modem for dialing out. Additionally, by using Shared Access products, system administrators can bridge two LANs together using the dial-up phone service. All Shared Access LAN/WAN products allow communications at a lower cost by combining the transmission capabilities of a USR V.32bis modem with the versatility of U.S. Robotics' field upgrade program. U.S. Robotics' unique modular modem architecture allows for an easy daughter-board swap. For $299, customers can upgrade Shared Access products when the proposed CCITT 28.8 Kbps standard (V.Fast) is adopted. This new standard will enable throughput of up to 115 Kbps.

U.S. Robotics' initial entry into the LAN access market is the Modem Sharing Kit, a hardware/software system aimed at users who need simple modem access. The Modem Sharing Kit is a low-cost solution that can be installed on any LAN-based PC (dedicated or non-dedicated) to allow remote users to dial in and take control of any PC on the LAN.

The Modem Sharing Kit also allows all the users on the LAN to share the high-speed V.32bis modem for accessing remote data services on bulletin boards, minicomputers, and mainframes. This saves the expense of multiple phone lines, multiple high-speed modems and multiple copies of communications software. The result is reduced overall LAN communications cost and easier LAN support.

Before the Modem Sharing Kit, LAN managers had to invent their own LAN communication solutions: modems bundled with remote communications software, a PC and gateway software -- usually from different vendors. This was expensive, time consuming, and a support nightmare. Like the other Shared Access systems, the Modem Sharing Kit reduces the time and cost of network administration, since service and support is provided by one vendor.

Two Kinds of LAN Access: Single-node Routing and Remote Control

USR's two new Shared Access LAN access products, the LAN modem for Ethernet and the Communications Server 386, are stand-alone systems that let remote users dial in and gain transparent access to a LAN through a new method -- single-node routing. The other, more common method is remote control.

Single-node routing extends the LAN through the phone line so that the remote user looks like a locally attached node on the LAN. This remote user is called a virtual node. "Under single-node routing, remote operation is completely transparent," said Gordon Reichard, product manager, systems products. "Everything is exactly like it would be if you were connected directly to the LAN. You do DOS commands, DIR commands and Windows procedures just as if you were on a PC attached to the LAN in the office."

Under remote control, the PC dialing in acts as a remote keyboard and monitor for the LAN-based PC being accessed. Remote control is the preferred method when a large number of applications needs to be supported or if the application needed by the user is loaded on the LAN from the file server.

If remote users are very inexperienced with computers, single-node routing will be easier for them to master, or if the application is loaded on the remote PC's hard drive, single-node routing is better because only data files must be transferred to the remote PC, not the entire application. Both U.S. Robotics' LAN modem for Ethernet and the Communications Server 386 support remote control and single-node routing, allowing the user to make the choice.

Shared Access Offers High-performance, Low-cost, Single-solution Products

U.S. Robotics' LAN modem for Ethernet is a low-cost, high-performance 2-port network modem. First, it gives users two kinds of access into a LAN; single-node routing and remote control. It also allows LAN-based users dial-out access through a shared modem. Finally, the product can act as a LAN-to-LAN router using dial-up lines. LAN modem for Ethernet with its SharedAccess V.32bis (14,400 bps) modem included, lists for $1695.

The Communications Server 386 combines the functionality of the LAN modem for Ethernet with a dedicated 386 SX PC with up to 4 MB of RAM. Using a dedicated single-port server ensures higher reliability and performance on busy networks. It is ideal for running applications from a remote site when the remote user does not have the application on their PC. The Communication Server 386 lists for $1995.

The Communications Server 386 and LAN modem for Ethernet are integrated one vendor solutions. Competitive systems combine software with a dedicated PC and a modem from different vendors. Both new Shared Access products' modems and software have all been designed by USR to deliver optimum performance. For larger applications, the Communications Server 386 is upgradable to a 486 CPU.

Zakin promises more SharedAccess systems in the coming months, as USR continues to expand its access strategy. "Expanding our position in the LAN/WAN market is consistent with our strategy of integrating our modem technology into communication systems for added value. The LAN/WAN market is a key target."

"We can increase reliability, performance and value to our customers, since a USR modem is at the heart of every SharedAccess product," he said. "That's a major qualitative difference."

U.S. Robotics, 8100 N. McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

708-982-5010


USR Shared Access Communications Server 386
U.S. ROBOTICS INTRODUCES SHARED ACCESS COMMUNICATION SERVER 386 WITH DYNAMIC ACCESS SWITCHING

SKOKIE, Ill., -- October 12, 1992 -- U.S. Robotics, Inc., today announced the Shared Access Communication Server 386 (CS386) for Ethernet, the most flexible, stand-alone, single port communication server that connects directly to the LAN. Shared Access, U.S. Robotics' line of communication server devices for remote LAN access offers reliable, easy remote access and modem sharing solutions for any size LAN. The Communication Server 386 for Ethernet will ship January, 1993; the Token-Ring version will be available in the second quarter of 1993. Its list price is $1995.

The Communication Server 386 for Ethernet attaches to any LAN. It enables local users to dial out of the LAN, remote users to dial in to the LAN and provides LAN-to-LAN dial-up routing. The Communication Server 386 for Ethernet with Dynamic Access Switching (DAS) is capable of switching automatically between remote control, single-node routing and asynchronous dial-up. Additionally, its built-in 386SX PC gives remote users the ability to run applications directly on the CS386 .

CS386 Two Kinds of Remote Access: Single-node Routing and Remote Control

Single-node routing extends the LAN through the phone line so that the remote user works like a locally attached node on the LAN. This remote user is called a virtual node. Under single-node routing, the Communication Server 386 for Ethernet gives transparent access to the LAN. This allows the remote user the ability to use the same familiar commands, (like DIR or COPY), and Windows procedures they would normally use on the LAN-based PC. With single-node routing, users access databases and data files on the file server or use e-mail just as if they were in the office. Since only the data files, not the entire application, cross the phone line, single-node routing is the easiest, quickest remote access method available.

With remote control, the PC dialing in acts as a remote keyboard and monitor for the LAN-based PC being accessed. When a large number of applications have to be supported, remote control is the preferred method.

If the application needed by the user is loaded on the LAN from the file server, remote control is the preferred method. If the application is loaded on the dialing-in PC's hard drive, single-node routing is better because the only data that must be transferred to the remote PC are the data files, not the entire application.

U.S. Robotics' Award-winning V.32bis Core Technology

The key to the Communication Server 386 for Ethernet and its primary strength is the modem. All Shared Access LAN products have a U.S. Robotics V.32bis modem as their core technology. Based on the company's industry-leading Courier modem, voted the #1 high-speed modem by PC/Computing, every Shared Access modem guarantees quality, reliability and great performance.

U.S. Robotics is the only manufacturer with the necessary design expertise to provide a single vendor hardware/software solution. Other communication server manufacturers have experience in either software or hardware design, forcing them to buy whatever technology they are unfamiliar with from outside vendors. The result is a cumbersome, multi-vendor product. Because the Communication Server 386 for Ethernet was designed as a complete, integrated product, one vendor provides all service and support: U.S. Robotics.

"The Communication Server 386 for Ethernet continues the Shared Access line so U.S. Robotics can meet the demand of every company no matter what size LAN," said Jonathan Zakin, U.S. Robotics executive vice president of sales and marketing. "With this product U.S. Robotics brings to market the capabilities of a large, expensive communication server except it's in a compact, inexpensive package. Because the Communication Server 386 for Ethernet contains a 386SX PC dedicated to dial-up access, corporate users are assured reliable, consistent remote access."

U.S. Robotics plans more SharedAccess systems in the coming months. Expanding its position in the LAN/WAN market is consistent with the strategy of integrating proven modem technology with communication systems for added value. The LAN/WAN market is a key target for U.S. Robotics.

More Access with Less Effort

With Communication Server 386, all access modes are available to the dial-in user. They need only to select the mode best suited to their particular need. Plus, they can even run applications on the built-in 386SX PC. Remote users can use the same DOS commands or Windows procedures they already know. Also, with the Communication Server 386 for Ethernet, the dial-in user is presented with two levels of login/password security. The system administrator, using Novell configuration utilities, sets-up users, passwords and access rights.

CS386 supports all Novell Netware and Microsoft LAN Manager networks, NetBIOS database servers, and most communications software programs. And the preconfigured boot image reduces installation to only 15 minutes.

More Communication for Less Money

The Communication Server 386 saves customers money on their phone bills by using upgradable, high-speed SharedAccess V.32bis modems offering data throughput of up to 57.6 Kbps. U.S. Robotics unique modular modem architecture allows for an easy daughterboard swap. For $299, customers can upgrade their Communication Server 386 for Ethernet when the proposed CCITT 28.8 Kbps standard (V.Fast) is adopted. This new standard will enable throughput of up to 115 Kbps.

Because the Communication Server 386 was designed as a complete, integrated product, it costs less, performs better, and ensures reliability.

Communication Server 386 Contents

The flexible, complete solution Communication Server 386 measures 8.5" X 11" X 2.5." It contains: a 386SX PC with 2M of RAM, upgradeable to 4M; an Ethernet LAN adapter, TokenRing version available in April; a Shared Access V.32bis modem; and a wall mount power supply. The software included is: On-the-LAN, LAN-based local communications software for dialing out; Off-Site software, remote communication software; Off-Site Remote Shell, remote redirection software; and Communication Server 386 gateway software.

U.S. Robotics, Inc., (NASDAQ:USRX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of data communications systems and products. Both corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S. Robotics owns and operates Miracom Technology Ltd., Slough, England, and U.S. Robotics, s.a., Lille, France. The company markets its products to business, industry, government agencies and original equipment manufacturers.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 N. McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

708-982-5010


USR Shared Access LAN Modem for Ethernet
U.S. ROBOTICS INTRODUCES SHARED ACCESS LAN MODEM FOR ETHERNET

SKOKIE, Ill., -- October 12, 1992 -- U.S. Robotics, Inc., today announced the Shared Access LAN modem for Ethernet, the lowest cost high-performance 2-port network modem on the market. Shared Access, U.S. Robotics' line of communication server devices for remote LAN access, offers reliable, easy remote access and modem sharing solutions for any size LAN. The LAN modem for Ethernet will ship in February, 1993; the Token-Ring version will be available in the second quarter of 1993.

The LAN modem for Ethernet attaches to any LAN. It enables local users to dial out of the LAN, remote users to dial in to the LAN and provides LAN-to-LAN dial-up routing. The LAN modem for Ethernet gives remote users two kinds of access into the LAN: single-node routing and remote control.

Two Kinds of Remote Access: Single-node Routing and Remote Control

Single-node routing extends the LAN through the phone line so that the remote user works like a locally attached node on the LAN. This remote user is called a virtual node. Under single-node routing the LAN modem for Ethernet gives transparent access to the LAN. This allows the remote user the ability to use the same familiar commands (like DIR or COPY) and Windows procedures they would normally use on the LAN-based PC. With single-node routing, users access databases and data files on the file server or use e-mail just as if they were in the office. Since only the data files cross the phone line, versus the entire application, single-node routing is the easiest, quickest remote access method available.

With remote control, the PC dialing in acts as a remote keyboard and monitor for the LAN-based PC being accessed. When a large number of applications have to be supported, remote control is the preferred method.

If the application needed by the user is loaded on the LAN from the file server, remote control is the preferred method. If the application is loaded on the dialing-in PC's hard drive, single-node routing is better because the only data that must be transferred to the remote PC are the data files, not the entire application.

Versatility and Performance

The LAN modem for Ethernet also lets LAN-based users dial out to remote services through a shared modem rather than having an additional modem and phone line for every desktop workstation. Additionally, the LAN modem for Ethernet provides LAN-to-LAN connectivity through dial-up lines. Now system administrators can connect two remote LANs without having to buy and install expensive bridge/router devices and the associated leased line.

U.S. Robotics Award-winning V.32bis Core Technology

The key to the LAN modem for Ethernet and its primary strength is the modem. All Shared Access LAN products have a U.S. Robotics V.32bis modem as their core technology. Based on the company's industry-leading Courier modem, voted the #1 high-speed modem by PC/Computing, every Shared Access modem guarantees quality, reliability and great performance.

U.S. Robotics is the only manufacturer with the necessary design expertise to provide a single vendor hardware/software solution. Other LAN modem manufacturers have experience in either software or hardware design, forcing them to buy whatever technology they are unfamiliar with from outside vendors. The result is a cumbersome, multi-vendor product. Because the LAN modem for Ethernet was designed as a complete, integrated product, it costs less, performs better and ensures reliability.

"With our proven core modem technology and market foresight, the Shared Access brand now has the LAN modem for Ethernet to expand the line," said Jonathan Zakin, U.S. Robotics executive vice president of sales and marketing. "The need for remote access is increasing; we want to be able to supply every company, no matter what size LAN, with the ability to better run their day-to-day business. Shared Access is the answer."

U.S. Robotics plans more Shared Access systems in the coming months. Expanding its position in the LAN/WAN market is consistent with the strategy of integrating proven modem technology with communication systems for added value. The LAN/WAN market is a key target for U.S. Robotics.

More Communication for Less Money

At a list price of $1695, the LAN modem for Ethernet is hundreds of dollars less expensive than the closest competitor for a complete network modem solution. U.S. Robotics' unique modular modem architecture allows for an easy daughterboard swap. For $299, customers can upgrade their LAN Modem for Ethernet when the proposed CCITT 28.8 Kbps standard (V.Fast) is adopted. This new standard will enable throughput of up to 115 Kbps.

More Access with Less Effort

For systems administrators who need to support a high volume of dial-up traffic, LAN modem for Ethernet is the perfect solution. A preconfigured boot image included in LAN modem for Ethernet reduces installation to only 15 minutes. Additionally, users don't have to learn new commands. Remote users can access files and applications on the office server with the same DOS commands or Windows procedures they already know. And the LAN modem for Ethernet supports all Novell Netware and Microsoft LAN Manager networks, NetBIOS database servers and most network communications software programs, so existing networks need no modification.

LAN modem for Ethernet Contents

The dedicated, stand-alone LAN modem for Ethernet measures 8.5" X 11" X 2.5." It contains an internal U.S. Robotics Shared Access V.32bis modem, 10baseT, AUI and Coax Ethernet connectors, a power cord, LED status indicators, and an RS-232 port, to be connected to a second modem for two-port operation. The product also includes On-the-LAN, LAN-based local communications software for dialing out, Off-Site software, remote communications software, Off-Site remote shell, remote redirection software and LAN modem for Ethernet gateway software.

U.S. Robotics, Inc., (NASDAQ:USRX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of data communications systems and products. Both corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S. Robotics owns and operates Miracom Technology Ltd., Slough, England, and U.S. Robotics, s.a., Lille, France. The company markets its products to business, industry, government agencies and original equipment manufacturers.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 N. McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

708-982-5010


USR Shared Access Modem Sharing Kit V1.5
U.S. ROBOTICS ANNOUNCES

SHARED ACCESS MODEM SHARING KIT VERSION 1.5

SKOKIE, Ill., -- October 12, 1992 -- U.S. Robotics, Inc., today announced Modem Sharing Kit Version 1.5 (MSK 1.5). SharedAccess Modem Sharing Kits allow for the pooling of modems on the LAN so that any user can dial out and access remote host computers, bulletin boards and information services such as Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and CompuServe. In addition, remote users can dial in to the LAN through the shared modems to run applications and transfer files. LAN managers using SharedAccess Modem Sharing Kits will save money by sharing one or two modems for all the users on the LAN instead of buying a modem and phone line for every desktop workstation.

With MSK 1.5, users get added flexibility through a new "PCs Available" menu that enables them to choose which PC they want to control at the time of connection. With earlier versions, only a single PC could act as host with a dedicated connection.

The newly enhanced MSK 1.5 upgrade contains the innovative Host PC Pooling feature allowing up to 20 PCs on the LAN to be accessed as the host PC at any one time. "The 'PCs Available' menu makes MSK 1.5 ideal for both large and small corporations because we've made it easy for every dial-in user to remotely take control of their own PC," said Gordon Reichard, product manager - systems products. "As soon as remote users connect to the LAN, they see a list of PCs from which to choose. Select the PC, hit enter, and you're in control of that PC. It couldn't be simpler. Now the Modem Sharing Kit supports every person on the LAN."

Modem Sharing Kit Version 1.5 consists of one or two V.32bis modems, cabling, On-the-LAN communications software for dialing out of the LAN, modem sharing software for resource sharing, Off-Site communications software for remote users to dial in, and easy-to-understand documentation. The kits are complete, preconfigured solutions requiring virtually no on-going support by the LAN administrator.

MSK 1.5 software, available in late October, will be included in all Modem Sharing Kits. A free upgrade will be available to all current Modem Sharing Kit users. The Shared Access Modem Sharing Kit Single Port lists for $995; the Dual Port (two modems) lists for $1595. The kits are available through U.S. Robotics' more than 5,000 computer dealers and value-added resellers.

U.S. Robotics, Inc., (NASDAQ:USRX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of data communications systems and products. Both corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S. Robotics owns and operates Miracom Technology Ltd., Slough, England, and U.S. Robotics, s.a., Lille, France. The company markets its products to business, industry, government agencies and original equipment manufacturers.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 N. McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

708-982-5010


NBS Parahydrogen Proterties Database
The National Bureau of Standards Parahydrogen Properties Database (NBS+ PH2) program was developed to provide selected parahydrogen thermal and transport properties which match the 1981 NBS parahydrogen data. The program was created to be linked with propulsion simulation programs which require a parahydrogen model which can cover a wide range of pressures. NBS+ PH2 can provide data on parahydrogen for pressures from 1E4 to 1.6E7 Pa and temperatures from 20 degrees to 10000 degrees K. NBS+ PH2 can provide the following parahydrogen properties: density, thermal conductivity, viscosity, Prandtl number, enthalpy, specific heat, and speed of sound.

NBS+ PH2, LEW-15505, is a database program written in FORTRAN 77 and is designed to be machine independent. Although a user-interactive test program for accessing NBS+ PH2 is provided in the distribution package, NBS+ PH2 is intended to be linked with simulation programs. The database and interactive test program have been used successfully on a Sun4 series computer running UNIX, an IBM PC series compatible computer running MS-DOS (using Lahey F77L), and a DEC VAX running VMS. The standard distribution medium for this program is a 5.25 inch 360K MS-DOS format diskette. The contents of this diskette are compressed with the PKZIP archiving tools. The program to uncompress the files, PKUNZIP.EXE, is included on the diskette. A sample MS-DOS executable is provided. NBS+ Ph2 is also available on a .25 inch streaming magnetic tape cartridge in UNIX tar format and a 9-track 1600 BPI magnetic tape in DEC FILES-ll format. Documentation is included in the price of the program: $150.

COSMIC, The University of Georgia

382 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30602-4272

706-542-3265,  fax: 706-542-4807


FORPRINT Print Utility for FORTRAN Programs
FORPRINT, from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, prints FORTRAN coded output files on most non-Postscript printers with extra features such as font control for Epson and Hewlett Packard printers. Many FORTRAN programs output data to the printer or to a data file with the first column of data reserved for printer control codes. Some printers do not respond to these codes during printing. FORPRINT rewrites the data to the printer and inserts the correct printer control codes. Alternative uses include the ability to separate a data or ASCII file during printing by inserting a '1', using an editor, in the first column of the data line that should start a new page.

FORPRINT, MFS-29901, is written in FORTRAN 77 for IBM PC series computers and compatibles running MS-DOS, and Sun series computers running SunOS. It has been successfully compiled and implemented using Lahey FORTRAN 77 under MS-DOS. When used on MS-DOS machines, this program requires 50K of RAM and MS-DOS v3.3 or latter. It requires 184K of RAM under SunOS. The standard distribution medium for FORPRINT is a 5.25 inch 360K MS-DOS format diskette. Documentation is included in the price of the program: $100.

COSMIC, The University of Georgia

382 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30602-4272

706-542-3265,  fax: 706-542-4807


NASA Fan Rotor Power Requirements
WT was developed at NASA Lewis Research Center to calculate fan rotor power requirements and output thrust for a closed loop wind tunnel. The program uses blade element theory to calculate aerodynamic forces along the blade using airfoil lift and drag characteristics at an appropriate blade aspect ratio. A tip loss model is also used which reduces the lift coefficient to zero for the outer three percent of the blade radius. The application of momentum theory is not used to determine the axial velocity at the rotor plane. Unlike a propeller, the wind tunnel rotor is prevented from producing an increase in velocity in the slipstream. Instead, velocities at the rotor plane are used as input. Other input for WT includes rotational speed, rotor geometry, and airfoil characteristics. Inputs for rotor blade geometry include blade radius, hub radius, number of blades, and pitch angle. Airfoil aerodynamic inputs include angle at zero lift coefficient, positive stall angle, drag coefficient at zero lift coefficient, and drag coefficient at stall.

WT, LEW-15534, is written in APL2 using IBM's APL2 interpreter for IBM PC series and compatible computers running MS-DOS. WT requires a CGA or better color monitor for display. It also requires 640K of RAM and MS-DOS v3.1 or later for execution. Both an MS-DOS executable and the source code are provided on the distribution medium. The standard distribution medium for WT is a 5.25 inch 360K MS-DOS format diskette in PKZIP format. The utility to unarchive the files, PKUNZIP, is also included. Program $100; documentation $12.

COSMIC, The University of Georgia

382 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30602-4272

706-542-3265,  fax: 706-542-4807


NASA CUTSETS of Fault Tree & Digraph Models
Fault tree and digraph models are frequently used for system failure analysis. Both type of models represent a failure space view of the system using AND and OR nodes in a directed graph structure. Fault trees must have a tree structure and do not allow cycles or loops in the graph. Digraphs allow any pattern of interconnection between loops in the graphs.

A common operation performed on digraph and fault tree models is the calculation of minimal cut sets. A cut set is a set of basic failures that could cause a given target failure event to occur. A minimal cut set for a target event node in a fault tree or digraph is any cut set for the node with the property that if any one of the failures in the set is removed, the occurrence of the other failures in the set will not cause the target failure event. CUTSETS, from NASA Ames Research Center, will identify all the minimal cut sets for a given node. The CUTSETS package contains programs that solve for minimal cut sets of fault trees and digraphs using object-oriented programming techniques. These cut set codes can be used to solve graph models for reliability analysis and identify potential single point failures in a modeled system. CUTSETS includes a utility program that will convert the popular COD format digraph model description files into text input files suitable for use with the CUTSETS programs.

CUTSETS, ARC-13286, is written in C-language to be machine independent. It has been successfully implemented on a Sun running SunOS, a DECstation running ULTRIX, a Macintosh running System 7, and a DEC VAX running VMS. The RAM requirement varies with the size of the models. An electronic copy of the documentation in Macintosh Microsoft Word format is included on the distribution medium. Program $300; documentation $14.

COSMIC, The University of Georgia

382 East Broad St, Athens, GA 30602-4272

706-542-3265,  fax: 706-542-4807


Intecolor Rugged 14-Inch Panelmount Workstation
INTECOLOR INTRODUCES RUGGED 14-INCH PANELMOUNT WORKSTATION

ATLANTA (October 19, 1992) -- Intecolor Corporation has introduced the control industry's first 14-inch industrial Workstation with an integrated industrial display. The WS-14 Workstation provides eight card slots on a passive backplane and resolutions ranging from 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768 non-interlaced. In addition, the unit features a sealed door for front access to the floppy drive, a keyboard port and an optional communications port.

The Workstation is NEMA 4/12-rated, which protects the unit against water and dust. It is designed to withstand extremes in temperatures, shock and vibration.

The WS-14 Workstation incorporates Intecolor's new proprietary single-board monitor design which requires less power, generates less heat and delivers a higher mean time between failure (MTBF). Because fewer components are required, the design is more reliable than similar products with multiple-boards.

In addition, the Intecolor display is manufactured in the United States and meets vigorous industrial standards. Other manufacturers typically use repackaged office-grade displays inside an industrial enclosure.

"Our customers required a 14-inch Workstation with higher resolution, more card slot options for expandability and a more reliable monitor," said David Deans, president of Intecolor. "We designed a single unit that meets all of these needs, while maintaining a small footprint."

The AT-compatible Workstation features a self-contained, slide-in computer module that is accessible from the rear, simplifying maintenance and card expansion. The chassis includes a rugged auto-ranging power supply to accommodate a range of electrical requirements, an 80MB hard drive and a 3.5 inch 1.44MB floppy drive.

Standard specifications include a 386SX 20 MHz processor with one MB of RAM. 386DX 33, 486DX 33, 486DX 2/66, up to 32 MB of RAM, hard drives up to 400 MB and other optional accessories are available.

A standard configuration provides a 33-key keypad and 10 function keys (7U size), or 20 function keys (9U size). Single unit pricing begins at $7,995 for the 7U panel Workstation, and $8,195 for the 9U panel Workstation. Both models are currently available.

Founded in 1973, Intecolor is a leading manufacturer of human-machine interface systems for the industrial control industry's complete line of industrial Workstations, monitors and terminals is available in a wide range of enclosures and resolutions.

For more information, contact: Intecolor, 2150 Boggs Rd, Duluth, GA 30136. (404) 623-9145. Fax: (404) 623-9163


TCP/IP for Enhanced NSA 3270 Emulators
Enhanced PC-to-Host Emulators and LAN Gateway Provide TCP/IP Interoperability while Eliminating Telnet Limitations.

LAGUNA HILLS, CA, October 19, 1992 -- SNA connectivity supplier Network Software Associates, Inc. (NSA) substantially expanded Its interoperability offerings today by unveiling Transmission Control Protoco/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) connectivity capabilities for the company's 3270 emulators for Windows and DOS, APPC software for Windows, and their LAN gateway. The new links provide SNA PC-to-mainframe connectivity over TCP/IP backbones, totally eliminating the limitations of current 3270 implementations which use the TCP/IP Telnet standard.

TCP/IP link drivers have now been added to the following new versions of the company's connectivity software:

* Version 2.2 of 3270/ElitePlus which provides 3270 emulation under DOS (available for customer delivery on November 1 5).

* Version 3.4 of DynaComm/Elite which provides 3270 and APPC communications under Microsoft Windows (available November 25).

* Version 4.4 of the AdaptSNA LAN Gateway which provides LAN-to-mainframe communications for TokenRing, Ethernet and Arcnet LANs.

The new TCP/IP link drivers will be included as standard features of these new versions at no additional charge. They all provide support for several third-party TCP/IP protocol stacks, including Novell's LAN Workplace and Sun's PC-NFS.

"The overriding strategy for many IS professionals today is the concept of interoperability and open standards," said Zak Kong, NSA's president and CEO. "The information access needs of SNA users and TCP/ IP users are becoming one and the same, and organizations around the world are looking for ways to interconnect these technologies into enterprise-wide networks."

TELNET NUISANCES

Currently, most SNA 3270 mainframe access via TCP/IP networks are performed through emulators that use the Telnet 3270 standard. However, these Telnet 3270 implementations are severely limited because:

* They do not provide 3270 printer emulation (LU1 nor LU3).

* They do not support various 3270 attributes and special keys

  such as blinking, reverse video, System Request and Attention.

* They do not support IBM's NetView network management software.

* They do not support industry-standard IND$FILE file transfers.

* In most cases, they do not support a standard HLLAPI interface.

* They require a Telnet server application to Run on the

  mainframe, which can be expensive to install and maintain.

"These limitations severely restrict the usability of Telnet 3270 for SNA enterprise customers," said Russ Hertzberg, NSA's director of product marketing. "In large heterogeneous networks, TCP/IP users running Telnet 3270 emulators do not get the same level of SNA services as other users running more sophisticated 3270 emulators over 802.2 or SDLC links."

NSA CONNECTIONS

NSA now provides both client and server solutions for DOS and Windows-based 3270 emulation over TCP/IP without Telnet limitations, as well as Windows-based APPC cooperative processing over TCP/IP. "Users get the same level of SNA service regardless of how they connect to the mainframe," said Mr. Hertzberg.

In addition to terminal emulation (LU2), both 3270/ElitePlus and DynaComm/Elite provide printer emulation support for DSC printers (LU3) and SCS printers (LU1). They also provide full support of 3270 attributes and special keys, industry-standard 3270 file transfer operations via IBM's IND$FILE file transfer program, and IBM's High-Level Language Application Programming Interface (HLLAPI).

NSA's emulators and gateway also provide end-to-end session performance measurements via IBM's NetView response time mon-nor. Finally, they totally eliminate the need to install and maintain Telnet server software on the host.

3270/ElitePlus is priced at $395. DynaComm/Elite is priced at $495. Both are available in network license versions. The AdaptSNA LAN Gateway ranges from $595 to $3,995 depending on the number of PCs.

Network Software Associates, founded in 1980, develops, markets and supports a wide range of PC software and hardware connectivity products for IBM networking environments. Besides TCP/IP connectivity, NSA products comes standard with a full set of drivers for complete link independent operation, including Coax/DFT, SDLC, Async, X.25, NetBlOS, IPX/SPX and 802.2.

The company is headquartered at 39 Argonaut, Laguna Hills, CA 92656. Phone: (714) 768-4013 or (800) 352-3270. Federal Systems Division: (703) 875-0444


Trantor MiniSCSI Plus Innovative Hardware Award
Trantor's MiniSCSI Plus Receives Most Innovative Hardware Award

FREMONT, CALIF. October 16, 1992 -- Trantor Systems announced today that its new parallel-to-SCSI host adapter, the T348 MiniSCSI Plus, has won the Most Innovative Hardware award at the second annual European Conference & Exhibition on Multimedia and CD-ROM in Wiesbaden, Germany. Presented on October 9, the award recognizes new and unique hardware advances in multimedia and/or CD-ROM applications. The MiniSCSI Plus provides simple, quick connection of many different types of SCSI devices (including CD-ROMs, hard disks, SyQuest drives, Bernoulli Boxes, tape drives, magneto-optical, floptical and SCSI floppies) through a computer's parallel printer port without losing use of the printer.

Compared to the original award-winning MiniSCSI (shipping since October 1990), the new MiniSCSI Plus offers improved overall performance and enhanced design features. Among these new features are an integral three-foot cable, built-in SCSI termination and a physical design which is more functional, since the portion of the product containing the active circuitry has been moved adjacent to the SCSI device. This new design makes the connection to the computer port much smaller than the original MiniSCSI and eliminates the need for a separate SCSI cable.

While the original MiniSCSI was designed to function in unidirectional mode only, the new MiniSCSI Plus is fully compatible with both unidirectional and bidirectional parallel ports. This offers the capability to move full 8-bit data blocks in both directions between the host computer and the device(s) connected to the parallel port, at similar speeds in either direction. CD-ROMs in particular perform substantially better on systems with bidirectional ports when used with the MiniSCSI Plus, all important consideration for multimedia applications.

The MiniSCSI Plus is the first product architecture designed around Trantor's P3C, "Parallel Port Peripheral Controller" custom-designed ASIC chip. The P3C features many of the capabilities previously requiring discrete logic, including transparent printer pass-through, automatic adaption to both unidirectional and bidirectional parallel ports and improved I/O performance. Additionally, the MiniSCSI Plus will be supplied with a standard ASPI (Advanced SCSI Programmer's Interface) Manager software interface and ASPI-version device drivers.

The MiniSCSI Plus has a suggested list price of US$229.00 and is available through Trantor resellers. The original MiniSCSI version of the product will continue to be sold at a suggested list price of US$ 159.00.

Trantor is the premier supplier of SCSI interface products for the CD-ROM industry and is a leader in the all-purpose SCSI interface market, supplying products to the IBM-compatible, laptop and Apple Macintosh markets. Founded in 1982, Trantor's products are sold through distributors and dealers internationally under a variety of private labels as well as the Trantor name.

Trantor Systems, 5415 Randall Place, Fremont, CA 94538-3151

510-770-1400;   Fax 510-770-9910


Background Info on TCP/IP-to-SNA Connectivity
TCP/IP-to-SNA Connectivity from Network Software Associates

(Product Line Backgrounder -- October 19, 1992)

Many of our largest customers continue to express a need for products that integrate different networking methodologies into a single enterprise network. At Network Software Associates, we focus on delivering PC based SNA services in a network and hardware independent fashion. We see the growth in TCP/IP networks and the requirement for SNA and TCP/IP integration as evidence that PC based SNA services should be adaptive to the local or wide area networking methodology that makes sense to a given customer.

TCP/IP gained popularity as a networking methodology in the department of defense, commercial aerospace, and educational community. Its primary function was to provide networking between UNIX systems. In the past five years, commercial use of TCP/IP has spread quickly beyond aerospace into other business sectors. And while once restricted to UNIX based systems, TCP/IP is now widely available for PC-DOS, Windows, OS/2, and Macintosh systems.

Hence we have noticed some very large users of SNA examining whether or how to integrate growing TCP/IP user communities into an existing SNA enterprise network. The alternatives can seem rather complex, especially since they involve a mixture of both SNA and internetworking concepts.

Customer Alternatives

One of the alternatives is to allow for the growth and management of dual networks. Customers may not see a need for users in the TCP/IP network to access SNA hosts. They may not find any efficacy in building and managing a single enterprise network. Or the function of building and managing networks is handled by two different organizations: one is historically committed to SNA and the other to TCP/IP. This situation is reflected in the diagram on the following page.

A second alternative is to pursue the integration of both networks into a single TCP/IP based environment. Such an approach may involve encapsulating (or tunneling) SNA/SDLC traffic within IP. This configuration (or a variation on it for 802.2) is currently recommended by various bridge and router vendors.

The SNA/SDLC encapsulation approach has the benefit of eliminating the need for dual networks. However, it can produce a high amount of WAN overhead (in the form of SDLC traffic) while slowing down the performance of IP routers.

A third alternative involves the use of host based Telnet and PC based TN3270 emulators. This is the most common approach used to provide TCP/IP users with 3270 host access. The upper layers of the 3270/LU 2 protocol are encapsulated within IP, providing PC users with basic 3270 display emulation over the IP network.

The use of TN 3270 and Telnet allows a partial integration of SNA and TCP/IP. An IBM host will appear as an IP address to the TN 3270 user. PCs can access 3270 display applications. However, some critical network and end user functions are not supported by Telnet and TN 3270. These include NetView management, printer datastreams (LU 1 and LU 3), APPC protocol and applications, HLLAPI applications, standard file transfer (IND$FLE), and certain 3270 display attributes. In addition, the host site must take on the burden of installing and maintaining the Telnet server application. Telnet and TN 3270 as a solution for TCP/IP to SNA integration can severely limit the scope of SNA services for the PC user.

TCP/IP-to-SNA Solutions From Network Software Associates

As specialists in network independent SNA connectivity for PCs, we have many years of experience with an architecture that is ideally suited for TCP/lP-to-SNA integration. Our first offering consists of TCP/IP drivers for our AdaptSNA LAN Gateway and Elite client products. These drivers are provided for popular off-the-shelf, third party TCP/IP products (such as Novell's LAN Workplace and SUN's PC-NFS) to provide a complete set of SNA services for the PC user.

SNA services provided to the PC user in the configuration above are no different than the services that an 802.2 or coax connected user can get from NSA's Elite emulators. HLLAPI applications run unaffected. LU1 and LU 3 printer emulation is fully supported. All 3270 display attributes and keyboard functions work properly. And users can transfer files to and from the host using the industry standard IND$FILE program.

IBM and third-party developers are offering an increasing number of APPC applications for the mainframe environment. With the NSA solution, these APPC applications can run across the IP backbone to PCs running NSA software. PCs can even run the APPC applications concurrently with 3270 emulation.

The NSA solution also provides important network management capabilities. Through new support of the NetView Response Time Monitor (RTM), network managers for the first time can measure the end-to-end network performance of 3270 sessions running across the IP backbone from a central NetView console.

One of the most substantial benefits offered by the NSA solution is its negligible impact on backone overhead and router performance. Each IP packet sent from the Elite emulators to the AdaptSNA LAN Gateway only contains SNA data. Hence the IP routers forward standard IP packets with SNA data across the WAN. And there is no encapsulation of link level SNA protocols such as SDLC or 802.2.

Future NSA Efforts

At NSA we have aggressive plans to expand our support of PC based SNA services for the multivendor LAN environment. We are currently engaged with several industry groups in the definition and development of an SNA Management Information Base (MIB) that will support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) management of SNA devices. We are also working on extensions to our TCP/IP drivers that will provide support for several industry leading gateway and controller products.

NSA plans to continue the focus on meeting the evolving need of enterprise networking customers. Increasingly we find these needs embracing open, multivendor, heterogeneous systems. We expect to continue to play a leading role in the development of solutions that make SNA more open and more flexible.

The company is headquartered at 39 Argonaut, Laguna Hills, CA 92656. Phone: (714) 768-4013 or (800) 352-3270. Federal Systems Division: (703) 875-0444


NEC Select Solutions via Direct Distribution
NEC TECHNOLOGIES. INC. ENTERS DIRECT DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL WITH THE NEC SELECT SOLUTIONS PRODUCT FAMILY: COMPANY OFFERS CUSTOM SOLUTIONS FOR VOLUME BUYERS

Boxborough, Massachusetts, October 19, 1992--Entering the second phase of its NEC Select Solutions program, NEC Technologies, Inc. today announced the opening of its Select Solutions Center, created to sell and market the NEC Select Solutions product line directly to end-users. This new direct sales and marketing effort complements NEC's indirect strategy, whereby Select Solutions products are sold through a group of specially authorized NEC resellers.

Located at the company's Boxborough, MA corporate headquarters, the NEC Select Solutions Center is staffed with specially trained sales representatives. Prospective customers can call the Center at (800) 374-8000 to discuss their computing solution needs, receive information, and place orders. The company has also embarked upon an aggressive advertising and direct mail campaign anchored by the NEC Select Solutions Guide, a 36-page catalog which encourages buyers to call the Select Solution Center to discuss their needs and place product orders.

"The Select Solution Center offers customers an opportunity to discuss their computing requirements from an application perspective, whether it be desktop publishing, imaging, networking, business applications, CAD, etc.," said David Middleton, director of solutions marketing at NEC Technologies. "Once we understand the application, we can offer a variety of complete turnkey solutions to fit that need. We believe this is a far better approach for buyers who know what they want the computer to do, but are not fluent in technology or specifications. The PC industry has historically forced buyers to view their requirements through a product's specifications. With NEC Select Solutions, we have reversed this orientation."

Customers who purchase Select Solutions products directly from NEC can expect shipment of systems within 72 hours of credit approval. All direct-ordered NEC Select Solutions include a 30-day money-back guarantee, free one-year on-site service, and unlimited use of a toll-free technical support hotline from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST. NEC's unique centralized technical support organization has been extensively trained to resolve hardware-related issues and provide preliminary software support for all NEC Select Solutions products. As a result of special partnerships, NEC has developed with the Select Solutions third-party software vendors, NEC can tie into the technical support organizations of Aldus, Autodesk, Microsoft or Novell, to resolve application software issues.

"The NEC Select Solutions concept goes far beyond simply hot-loading software. We're focused on saving customers time and money that is traditionally spent purchasing, installing, and Fe-configuring systems. NEC Select Solutions are fine tuned to enable users to tap into an application environment from the moment the system is plugged in," added Middleton. "The purchase of pre-configured, optimized systems requires a certain amount of vendor advice and consultation. The Select Solutions Center sales representatives have been trained extensively to advise customers as to which solution best suits their computing needs."

All NEC Select Solutions can be customized to accommodate specific customer application requirements. However, for larger customers who have one or more defined configurations containing unique or customer-proprietary hardware or software, NEC is offering a unique program whereby custom solutions are created, optimized, tested and stored in a secure manufacturing system. Customers, on demand, can then order their unique solution configurations which will be built, tested and shipped within 72 hours.

NEC Select Solutions

Introduced in August 1992, NEC Select Solutions are designed to provide users with complete pre-configured--CPU, monitor, application software, mouse, tutorials--optimized systems that are easy-to-use, easy-to-buy, and involve no system set-up.

Through partnerships with software companies such as Microsoft, Novell, Aldus, and Autodesk, NEC has integrated its hardware with leading software applications to deliver turnkey "solutions-ready" systems for business, desktop publishing, CAD/CAM and LAN applications.

In addition to the convenience of buying pre-configured systems complete with pre-loaded software optimized to run directly "out of the box," NEC Select Solution systems also reduce by up to 90% the cost of system configuration. As a result, NEC Select Solutions preserve financial and time resources, providing a valuable alternative to purchasing components separately.

NEC Technologies. Inc.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include, award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync FG monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1414 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719

508-264-8000

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NEC SELECT SOLUTIONS: OPTIMIZATION BACKGROUNDER

Introduced in August 1992, NEC's family of Select Solutions systems were developed to go above and beyond the system customization efforts of other computer vendors who were simply bundling or "hot-loading" software. This "hot-loading" concept called for customers to be knowledgeable about the hardware requirements necessary for the optimal performance of the application software that is so vital to their business operations. Given that this hardware optimization knowledge is not easily attainable, the product offerings of other vendors fell short in that they were very time and cost consuming to get "up-and-running."

To differentiate itself from other vendors, NEC identified several goals it had to meet before marketing true "solutions ready" systems. These systems needed to be: easy to use; easy to buy; cost and time effective; and backed by a sophisticated, convenient technical support mechanism. After nearly a year of extensive engineering, research, and testing, NEC accomplished this mission.

Key to NEC's Select Solutions development efforts was the concept of software and hardware optimization, resulting in flawless operation of turnkey systems from the moment they were plugged in.

Based on NEC's award-winning line of PowerMate Image desktop computers and MultiSync FG monitors, each NEC Select Solution begins as an optimal system. To further enhance the performance of Select Solution systems, NEC achieved an industry first by optimizing the set-up configurations of the operating system, operating environment and the application software.

Optimization Leads To Increased System Performance

Realizing that Microsoft Windows is the backbone of most corporate operating environments, NEC improved Windows performance by resetting the CONFIG.SYS files and buffers, and installing DOS into faster upper memory blocks (UMBs). To improve overall performance, NEC optimized the path statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, enabling users to access Windows first.

The concept of balanced memory was also an integral component of NEC's efforts to make Select Solutions systems industry performance-leaders. To ensure that users have ample memory for larger applications, NEC carefully balanced the amount of system memory and the memory dedicated to Smartdrive, an important Windows utility.

To further maximize Windows performance, NEC carefully examined each line of the SYSTEM.INI and WIN.INI files, and either changed or left at the default value to maximize performance. In addition, the Windows permanent swap file was optimally sized and placed on the hard disk closest to critical applications requiring the most disk access.

To reduce the amount of time needed to set-up applications, only the most frequently used export/import filers and drivers were loaded on the hard drive. However, all filters and drivers remain easily accessible by diskette.

During the final stage of the optimization, NEC runs a special utility to further optimize the system hard drive and create disk performance increases of at least 20%. As a result, all the directories are moved up front to hasten initial system "booting" and start-up. Once in Windows, 32-bit access capability enables all directories to be cached. To eliminate split files, make files easier to use, and speed up overall performance, NEC unfragments all files. All files are then compressed forward on the disk to ensure that the swap file is as close to the critical application as possible, thereby increasing performance in the areas of application loading, file access, and switching drivers.

Overall Convenience

To ensure that NEC Select Solutions systems are as easy-to-use as possible, several additional convenience-oriented features have been incorporated. For instance, the first thing a user sees after "booting" the system is the specially designed Program Manager. The Program Manager is arranged into groups of icons that define functional--work processing, spreadsheet, etc.--rather than vendor divisions. In addition, there is an Information Center that provides on-line documentation about the system and all README files, including tutorials.

NEC has loaded all the specific video drivers on the disk, "turning on" only the appropriate drivers. However, if the user wants to change the driver, it can easily be done without loading diskettes. Keeping user convenience in mind, NEC has incorporated learning aids, such as WordPerfect and Lotus 1-2-3- support, as part of NEC Select Solutions systems for business productivity applications.

We've also added several icons for a DOS window, to allow users to have several simultaneous small DOS windows open (rather than a full screen) along with other Windows applications. Also included is a Visual Basic Library, necessary for programmers to use Microsoft's programming utility on Select Solutions, without having to actually load Visual Basic. All applications are set up to work together and share a document area for all applications, eliminating "directory hopping."

NEC's Select Solutions have also been optimized from a standpoint of performance as well as convenience. The performance optimization can be measured by the enhancements made to the system hardware, as well as the changes made in the operating system, operating environment and application software set-up. Especially important are the enhancements which make each Select Solution convenient and easy to use--which translates into increased productivity. Once fully configured, each NEC Select Solution system undergoes extensive performance, operational and quality control testing to ensure that it is ready for immediate use and will satisfy our customer.


Spectrum Holobyte WordTris National Spokesperson
SPECTRUM HOLOBYTE NAMES WILLIAM "POTATO" FIGUEROA NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON FOR WORDTRIS

ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 16, 1992--Spectrum HoloByte Inc. today named William Figueroa--the 12 year old who made potato synonymous with Dan Quayle--as the National Spokesperson for Wordtris, the Tetris-inspired word game. Wordtris is currently available for the Macintosh and IBM/compatibles; it is scheduled for a December 1992 release on the Nintendo Super NES and GameBoy.

Last June, Figueroa rocketed to fame after he corrected Vice President Dan Quayle on the proper spelling of the word potato. Following Quayle's election-year gaff, Figueroa, a sixth grader at Munoz Rivera Elementary School in Trenton, N.J., was thrust into the media spotlight. Figueroa's local and national media appearances included a guest spot on The David Letterman Show.

As its National Spokesperson, Spectrum HoloByte has asked Figueroa to help promote Wordtris as an action-packed game with an educational twist. The game has players form words from letter blocks as the blocks fall from the top of the screen. A 50,000-word dictionary in Wordtris will recognize words with three to nine letters, including, of course, potato.

Beyond his duties as spokesperson, Figueroa will also take part in Spectrum HoloByte's "Potato Challenge" sweepstakes promotion to appear in the January 1993 issue of Gamepro magazine.

Founded in 1986, Spectrum HoloByte is a recognized leader in interactive entertainment. Chief among its product line are Tetris, the famous game of falling blocks, and Falcon, the ultra-realistic F-16 flight simulation. The company has also licensed from Paramount Pictures the name and characters from the popular television series Star Trek: The Next Generation. The first of the Star Trek titles are expected by second quarter 1993.

Spectrum HoloByte, 2490 Manner Square Loop, Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 522-3584 Fax (510) 522-3587


PC Secrets, Insider Guide to Performance Tuning
IDG BOOKS SHIPS PC SECRETS, AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE-TUNING TODAY'S PCS

Features over 25 utility programs on 2 disks

San Mateo, CA--October 13, 1992--IDG Books Worldwide today announced the publication of PC SECRETS, a comprehensive yet practical guide to PC performance optimization, with over 25 software utilities included on two disks. Written by Caroline Halliday, a PC systems expert and member of the InfoWorld Review Board, it's an insider's guide to PC configuration, diagnosis, analysis, and troubleshooting suitable for all levels of personal computer users.

This book/disk package first explores the various components that make up a PC system, and then provides detailed tips and techniques for analysis, troubleshooting, and configuring PCs and peripherals for maximum performance. Halliday also shows users how to diagnose both hardware and software problems and tailor their systems to reduce repair and maintenance costs.

Halliday has selected over 25 shareware and public-domain utilities to help users tune-up their systems. These useful applications include VGATEST, ASQ by Qualitas'(a comprehensive system analyzer), Modem Doctor, cache performance testers, virus removal and detection programs, a disk organizer, keyboard utilities, and various benchmark programs. The shareware documentation for most of the programs is typeset into the book for easy reference.

"If you're a non-expert who wants to get the most control of your machine--this book is a must," said Mary Dolce, Past President, Chicago Computer Society and member of PC World magazine's User Group Advisory Board.

PC SECRETS is the second offering of IDG Books' SECRETS Book/Disk Series which also includes the bestselling Windows 3.1 SECRETS. Drawing upon the insider knowledge of recognized computer experts, SECRETS Book/Disk packages offer tips and techniques, undocumented features, and configuration and testing recommendations, as well as valuable software.

An electrical engineer, Halliday was a technical editor at PC Tech Journal and is a regular contributor to InfoWorld and Design Management. She has been writing on computer topics for over six years and is the author and coauthor of over ten computer books.

IDG Books Worldwide publishes high quality computer books that bring extra value and skill-building instruction to the reader. The company applies the technical, market, and editorial knowledge of IDG, the leading publisher of technology periodicals, to provide timely and useful computer books that meet the needs of computer users of all levels. IDG Books Worldwide is the fastest growing computer book publisher with over 40 titles in print and foreign translations in over 17 languages.

Headquartered in Boston, MA, International Data Group is the world's largest publisher of computer-related information and the leading global provider of information services on information technology. International Data Group publishes over 180 computer publications in more than 58 countries, including such titles as PC World, InfoWorld, Macworld, & Computerworld. Thirty million people read one or more IDG publications each month.

PC SECRETS by Caroline M. Halliday

Price: $39.95 USA, $52.95 Canada, ISBN: 1-878058-49-5

Pub. Date: Sept. '92

Specs: 772 pages, 7 3/8" x 9 1/4"

IDG Books are available wherever computer books are sold or direct from the publisher at (800) 7622974, 7a.m.-5p.m. PST. For reseller discounts and information, contact IDG Books at (415) 312-0650. SECRETS is a trademark of IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.

IDG Books Worldwide Inc

155 Bovet Rd, Suite 610, San Mateo, CA 94402

415-312-0650,  fax: 415-358-1260


Running Microsoft Works 3 for Apple Macintosh
Running Microsoft Works 3 for the Apple Macintosh

The Practical Guide to Using Microsoft Works in Business

Now there's a fast and easy way to get up and running with Microsoft's award-winning integrated software for the Apple Macintosh with RUNNING MICROSOFT WORKS 3 FOR THE APPLE MACINTOSH from Microsoft Press.

This easy-to-understand guide by Charles Rubin is the perfect home office and small business companion. Using Al's Videorama video rental store as a business model, the author tackles the business and personal computing tasks of fictional owner Al Chroma. Rubin's timesaving, template-building approach helps users learn to employ Works as a system. Readers learn to organize business records, prepare custom sales materials, set up an inventory system, and analyze profits using the word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, and communications productivity tools in Works. Projects teach readers to create:

* Logos and "electronic stationery"

* Form letters and mailing labels

* Multicolumn newsletters with graphics

* Consolidated budget reports

* Expense and income ledgers

* Loan amortization tables

* Appointment calendars

* Business Charts

* Online communication setups with other computer users

RUNNING MICROSOFT WORKS 3 FOR THE APPLE MACINTOSH includes System 7 support coverage and is packed with helpful screen illustrations and handy tips. A comprehensive index helps readers quickly locate information on any topic in the book.

Charles Rubin has written about microcomputers since 1981. He has written hundreds of articles, reviews, and columns for many technology and general-interest magazines and newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal, MACWEEK, PC Week, LOTUS, MacWorld, InfoWorld, and the San Jose Mercury-News. He has authored more than a dozen books about personal computer hardware and software, including the forthcoming Running Microsoft Works for the PC version 3.0, 2nd ed., from Microsoft Press.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800 MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (ASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Microsoft Project for Windows Step by Step Ver 3
Microsoft Project for Windows Step by Step, Version 3

The Official Microsoft Courseware

Learn the ins and outs of Microsoft Project the easy way with MICROSOFT PROJECT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP--the book-and-software learning system from Microsoft Press.

This timesaving, cost-effective professional training package is the ideal self-paced learning tool. Microsoft Project users learn how to plan accurately, manage wisely, and communicate effectively using the latest version of the world's bestselling project management software. There's no downtime or lost productivity because users learn right at their own desk. It's the perfect solution for today's on-the-go business people.

Each of the 19 lessons is generously illustrated with real-world examples and fully integrated with the practice files on disk. Readers can compare their results and track their progress for each lesson. And because the lessons are modular, beginners can complete the entire course from beginning to end, whereas intermediate users can pick up at any point to learn specific skills. Readers will learn to use Microsoft Project to:

* Computerize schedules, time, materials, costs,

  and responsibilities

* Compare planned schedules to actual schedules to complete

  projects on time and within budget

* Manage resources across multiple projects

* Plan for real-world interruptions with individual and

  group resource calendars

* Create attractive reports and charts to communicate progress

  to team members, management, and clients

MICROSOFT PROJECT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP is also easily adaptable for use in an instructor-led classroom setting. Lessons can be easily customized to fit the needs of a special software training curriculum in a small-business or corporate training facility. Appendixes cover working with PERT charts, preserving and restoring custom settings, and using sample view files. A glossary makes looking up terms easy, and the comprehensive index helps students and instructors quickly find information on any topic in the book.

Microsoft Windows operating system version 3 or later and Microsoft Project version 3 for Windows is required. The book includes one 720KB 3.5-inch disk and ordering information for a 1.2-MB 5.25-inch disk.

MICROSOFT PROJECT FOR WINDOWS STEP BY STEP joins the growing family of self-paced training products available from Microsoft Press. Microsoft Excel Step by Step--PC Edition (the first official Microsoft courseware product from Microsoft Press) won the 1991 "Best Introductory HowTo Book" award from the prestigious Computer Press Association. Other book-and-software systems in the Step by Step series include Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh Step by Step, Microsoft Word for Windows Step by Step, Microsoft Word for the Macintosh Step by Step, Microsoft Windows 3.1 Step by Step, Microsoft Excel Macros Step by Step, Microsoft PowerPoint Step by Step, and the forthcoming Microsoft Word for MS-DOS Step by Step, Microsoft Access Step by Step, and Microsoft FoxPro for Windows Step by Step.

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Catapult, Inc. is a national software training company dedicated to providing the highest quality application software training. Catapult's contribution to the Step by Step series from Microsoft Press is based on their proprietary Performance-Based Training program for adult learning.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800 MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Microsoft Visual Basic for MS-DOS Workshop
The Microsoft Visual Basic for MS-DOS Workshop

A Productivity Tool for Programmers Using Visual Basic Creating Applications for MS-DOS

A new product designed to boost productivity for Microsoft Visual Basic for programmers who use MS-DOS has been unveiled by Microsoft Press. The MICROSOFT VISUAL BASIC FOR MS-DOS WORKSHOP is a one-stop source of imaginative and useful Visual Basic forms and routines for use in Visual Basic for MS-DOS-based applications.

This one-of-a-kind book and software package by John Clark Craig combines an example-packed introduction to the Microsoft Visual Basic event-driven programming system with a comprehensive collection of more than 50 predeveloped programs for Visual Basic. The programs on disk are ready to be run as stand-alone applications for MS-DOS or to be integrated into future programming projects.

For example, the author steps readers through the development of a form that requests a password from the user and then hides each typed character with an asterisk. Other useful forms include FILEVEW, which can be used to display any text file; PCTBRDEM, which graphically represents the percentage of a task completed; and PROFDEM, a program that writes and reads profile strings.

An example application synchronizes the computer's clock with an atomic clock in Denver, Colorado, using a modem and a handful of the Visual Basic for MS-DOS serial communications functions. Other applications demonstrate advanced techniques such as MDI programming, using huge arrays, calling BIOS, using MS-DOS interrupts, and creating custom controls. Scores of screen savers and graphics applications, time and date forms, and other reusable routines make learning Microsoft Visual Basic for MS-DOS an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

An IBM PC or compatible using an 8088 or higher microprocessor with 640 KB of memory running MS-DOS version 3.0 or later operating system is required. A Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device is Recommended but not required. The book includes one 1.44MB 3.5-inch disk and ordering information for two 1.2-MB 5.25-inch disks.

Microsoft Press is the book division of Microsoft Corporation and the leading publisher of quality computer books about Microsoft Products. More than 10 million users of all skill levels rely on a complete line of Microsoft Press books to make learning and using software easier. Titles ranging from streamlined tutorials for first-time computer users to technical references for professional programmers are distributed to book and software retailers worldwide. Consumers in the United States can also order directly from the publisher at 1-800-MSPRESS.

Founded in 1975; Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft Press, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Fundamental Japanese Multimedia CD-ROM
Learn Japanese on your Multimedia PC

October 10, 1992 -- Knox Computer Systems, Inc. (Knox) of San Diego, CA has just announced the release of Fundamental Japanese, a multimedia, interactive, CD-ROM software application for IBM compatible PCs that teaches the Japanese language. Fundamental Japanese is a high end education product that combines the use of high quality sound, animation, and graphics to teach the Japanese language. Fundamental Japanese is targeted for both students and business people, is positioned at the high end of the language education market and covers Japanese speaking, hearing, reading and writing.

According to John Riley, Vice President of Knox, "No other Japanese language education product offers as much educational content as Fundamental Japanese. There are many flash card products on the market, but no other program approaches Fundamental Japanese in combining all aspects of multimedia such as sound, voice input, animation and graphics. In addition, the lessons are very detailed oriented and will give the customer and solid overview of the basics of the Japanese language."

Fundamental Japanese includes three lessons, each on its own CD-ROM disc. Lesson #1 covers Hiragana, Katakana and basic vocabulary. Lesson #2 covers numbers, telling time, calendars and counting things. Lesson #3 covers basic conversations and common phrases. Each disc contains a robust set of lessons and quizzes. Three new lessons are under development and will be offered in the future as an upgrade to the product.

Fundamental Japanese sells for $595 and requires DOS/V (version 4.0 and up), a CD-ROM drive and multimedia speakers. A microphone and Sound Blaster card are optional for voice input. DOS/V is a product made by IBM Japan and is a superset of MS-DOS that offers both Japanese and English fonts.

Knox Computer Systems, Inc. of San Diego, CA, founded in 1987, specializes in Japanese software localization and distribution of software in Japan and the US. Knox Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Knox Data Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, which has been established since 1972.

Knox Computer Systems, 619-535-0771, Fax: 619-535-0773


KanjiMaker Japanese Fonts
KanjiMaker Offers Japanese Fonts For Sign Making & Graphics Applications

October 10, 1992 -- Knox Computer Systems, Inc. (Knox) of San Diego, CA has just announced the release of KanjiMaker, an MS-Windows application that supplies eleven (11) scalable Japanese fonts for sign making and graphics applications. KanjiMaker is a major addition to the large product line of Japanese software products that Knox carries. Knox will sell KanjiMaker worldwide and offer full customer support in both English and Japanese.

According to John Riley, Vice President of Knox Computer Systems, "Our customers have been asking for a product like KanjiMaker for a long time now and we are happy to finally satisfy their needs. KanjiMaker will be a terrific solution for creating signs and advertisements in places like Hawaii, Australia, the mainland US and Europe where there are a tremendous amount of Japanese tourists and an installed base of American AT computers."

KanjiMaker is a tool that provides the Japanese font data that can be integrated into other applications. KanjiMaker can not be used alone, but it can integrate with some of the most popular sign making and graphics applications available, including Gerber's Graphix Advantage, Corel Draw! and other applications which can import Encapsulated Postscript (EPS) files.

The primary benefit to KanjiMaker is the quality of the eleven (11) high quality scalable fonts which are developed by Knox and NIS. The NIS fonts are especially good for sign making applications because of their boldness and heavy weight. One of the KanjiMaker typefaces, Seibi Kaisho, offers a very attractive brush stroke style. KanjiMaker supports a variety of additional typefaces including, Mincho, Kaku-Gothic, Maru-Gothic and the recently endorsed typefaces of the Japanese government, Heisei Mincho and Heisei Gothic.

Knox will offer KanjiMaker at a base price of $300. The base price includes two fonts, the complete application and the EPS export function. Additional fonts range in price between $100 and $300 per font.

Knox Computer Systems, Inc. of San Diego, CA, founded in 1987, specializes in Japanese software localization and distribution of software in Japan and the US. Knox Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary of Knox Data Corporation of Tokyo, Japan which has been established since 1972.

Knox Computer Systems, 619-535-0771, Fax: 619-535-0773


Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money 9.0
MANAGING YOUR MONEY 9.0: Connections to the World

New Capabilities Provide Connectivity and New Price Provides Economic Value

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Oct. 9, 1992--It's 2 A.M., and busy executive "Mary Smith" is doing some late night financial work. Using Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money 9.0 (MYM), Mary balances her checkbook and makes arrangements to have next month's bills paid electronically when she will be in London. That reminds her about the hot new Asian fund she's been tracking, so she has MYM dial into an online quote service and check on it.

As she's automatically updating her portfolio, she notices that the price of her favorite American stock has been fluctuating. With a few simple commands, she tells Managing Your Money to keep tabs on the stock and alert her if it drops below a certain price. The next day at 11:00 A.M., as she's flying across the country, MYM automatically checks the stock, notes that it has dropped and beeps Mary on her SkyTel pager. Mary picks up an airplane phone, makes a call and trades the stock.

The latest version of Managing Your Money, Version 9.0, allows people like Mary to stay in touch with their finances at all times. The updates and enhancements of MYM 9.0 offer features that provide complete money and portfolio management as well as electronic links to the markets and the world for under $50.

"Managing Your Money has always helped individuals to organize most aspects of their personal finances," said John Merson, MECA's vice president of sales and marketing. "In this mobile and up-to-the-second information society, many people have the desire to be more in control of their finances, be it the connectedness to the market and price fluctuations, paying bills on time without concern, automatic integration to their tax preparation program, or even to be able to import data from their former software package, such as Quicken. MYM 9.0 provides this control and the freedom from worry, and more."

MYM 9.0 now allows users to pay bills electronically through Checkfree or Prodigy's BillPay USA; make investment transactions through Dow Jones, Fidelity Online Xpress, Compuserve or Prodigy's PCFN; automatically update stock prices as often as desired and even contacts users via a SkyTel pager, onscreen notifications, by printer or fax.

Investment management electronic links include:

* QuoteLink - This feature automatically updates investment portfolios and tracks any pricing index through Compuserve or Dow Jones News Retrieval Service.

* Market Watch - This feature monitors prices at user-defined intervals to keep you current.

* Price Alarm - This warns you when your target price or stop loss has been reached via SkyTel pager, onscreen notifications, by printer or fax.

* BillPay USA payments - PRODIGY service users accessing BillPay USA can now download these transactions to MYM through MYMIC, MYM's new import function.

* Fidelity Online Xpress (FOX) and PRODIGY's Personal Computer Financial Network (PCFN) - Only MYM allows you to download any transactions and quotes from FOX or PCFN, eliminating the need for reentering these transactions.

A top-seller since 1984, MYM 9.0 enables individuals to analyze complex problems, make decisions and increase productivity and personal net worth by organizing and controlling personal finances. Using state-of-the art pull down menus, mouse support, enhanced graphics and simple help instructions, MYM 9.0 allows users to pay bills quickly and easily, prepare budgets, analyze hypothetical financial scenarios and completely organize personal finances. MYM is the only personal finance program to provide users with this spectrum of financial capabilities in one package.

Best-selling author Andrew Tobias offers his expertise by providing financial insights throughout the program and acting as an amusing and knowledgeable financial advisor, available at the touch of a key.

Managing Your Money is available through independent distributors, software specialty chains, mail order outlets and through direct mail. For Managing Your Money 8.0 owners, upgrades are available directly from MECA by calling 1-800-288MECA.

MECA Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: MECA) develops and markets a line of financial productivity products designed to assist individuals in managing personal and small business finances, preparing income taxes and managing personal legal affairs. Its products include Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money, Andrew Tobias' TaxCut, Hyatt Legal Services' Home Lawyer and the One-Write Plus family of small business accounting products. All of MECA's products are designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, perspective and information they need to make decisions and increase productivity.

MECA Software, 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06430-0912

(203) 256-5000,   (203) 255-6300 FAX


Andrew Tobias' TaxCut 1992 Editions Windows+DOS
MECA SOFTWARE SHIPS 1992 EDITIONS OF TAXCUT FOR WINDOWS AND DOS

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Sept. 30, 1992--MECA Software, Inc. today shipped the Windows and DOS "headstart" editions of Andrew Tobias' TaxCut, the leading personal income tax preparation software program. The 1992 edition now offers a variety of powerful enhancements and exciting new features designed to make preparing and filing tax returns faster, easier and guaranteed to be completely accurate. TaxCut is the first product to ship in the tax preparation software industry and sells for about $50 in most stores.

"We recognize that many people do their tax preparation and planning for last minute tax savings in the fourth quarter," said Daniel Schley, president and CEO of MECA. "That's why it was important to make TaxCut available on October 1, the date the demand for the product starts to increase. It's our understanding that this is the earliest date any tax preparation product has ever been available."

TaxCut for Windows now features a graphical interface using Windows 3.1 TrueType fonts, enabling people to view tax forms in any size or font, including the more than 85 additional worksheets, forms and schedules. This edition of TaxCut for DOS and Windows directly incorporates the filing communication software that allows users to electronically file their returns. It also enhances MECA's acclaimed interview process, providing even more tax planning advice. Other new features allow users to simplify tax preparation by importing data directly from the best-selling financial planning software such as Managing Your Money, Quicken and Fidelity Online Xpress.

The 1992 editions of TaxCut are available through software specialty chains such as Babbages, CompUSA, Egghead, Software ETC. and Electronics Boutique, computer and office superstores, mass merchants, mail order outlets and software catalogs. TaxCut has been endorsed by the national accounting firm of Arthur Andersen, the American Association of Retired Persons, and has received praise from several publications including The New York Times, Business Week and PC Magazine (Editor's Choice for three consecutive years). For ordering information, contact MECA, 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield, Connecticut 06430. Phone: 1-800-288-MECA (6322).

MECA Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: MECA) develops and markets a line of financial productivity products designed to assist individuals in managing personal and small business finances, preparing income taxes and managing personal legal affairs. Its products include Andrew Tobias' Managing Your Money, Hyatt Legal Services' Home Lawyer and the One-Write Plus family of small business accounting products. All of MECA's products are designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, perspective and information they need to make decisions and increase productivity.

MECA Software, 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06430-0912

(203) 256-5000,   (203) 255-6300 FAX


Panacea Awarded Swr Display List Tech. Patent
PANACEA AWARDED PATENT FOR SOFTWARE DISPLAY LIST TECHNOLOGY

LONDONDERRY, NH -- October 14, 1992 -- Panacea Inc. today announced that it has been awarded U.S. patent number 5,101,444 for its display list technology. Company officials stated that their newly developed technology plays a crucial role in the soon to be released TurboDLD display list software for AutoCAD, which provides speed improvements up to 4X faster than the company's existing software display list processors. They also noted that the patent is extendable to virtually any 2D, 3D, or n-dimensional application which requires quick access to any subset of its information.

Display list technology provides for graphical acceleration of CAD software on computer displays by caching-graphical drawing information, much like disk caches quickly retrieve frequently accessed computer data from a hard drive. Thus individual graphical objects can be quickly located, even in large drawing databases, and displayed on a monitor or other output device.

Unlike existing display list drivers which perform a time-consuming vector-by-vector comparison of an entire display list to determine which objects will be shown on a monitor, Panacea's technology provides a means to compare only the immediate area of interest, allowing the other portions of the drawing database which are not part of the region of interest to be completely ignored. This significantly reduces the time required to produce an AutoCAD display onscreen. As an example, Panacea's TurboDLDClassic and TurboDLDDeluxe display list drivers for AutoCAD provide speed improvements by up to 25X in ZOOM, PAN, and REDRAW, which are generally among the most time-consuming operations within AutoCAD.

According to Panacea founder Jake Richter, "We are very excited about this patent, both from the standpoint of being able to Provide CAD users with significantly improved display list performance as well as protect our technology from 'migrating' into the wrong hands." Mr. Richter further stressed that while existing software copyright laws covering all commercially marketed products protect the unique "look and feel" of an application, only patent protection, granted on a case-by-case basis, sufficiently protects a unique software technology underlying a software Product.

Panacea Inc. is the world's leading provider of commercial and OEM display drivers and software-only applications accelerators for graphics-intensive applications. Panacea specializes in PC-based software for graphics processors and graphics boards. In addition to supporting leading SuperVGA adapters, Panacea markets products that work with EGA, 8514/A, TIGA, S3, XGA and QVision graphics platforms. Corporate headquarters are located at 24 Orchard View Drive, Londonderry, NH 03053. Phone: 603-437-5022.


Spectrum Signal Processing Calif Office Opened
SPECTRUM OPENS SALES OFFICE IN CALIFORNIA TO MEET GROWING DSP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE U.S.

San Jose, California, October 14, 1992 -- Spectrum Signal Processing Inc., a developer of DSP hardware and software for the PC, VME and SBus environments, today opened a permanent sales and support office in Mountain View, California. The new office allows Spectrum to better serve it's customer base and major OEM accounts in California and Nevada as well as offer better post sales support to existing customers. California and Nevada account for over $1.2 million of Spectrum's sales for the last four quarters.

The company has recruited Ed Kaczor as Sales Engineer to expand the California/Nevada territory and manage the office on a day to day basis. Ed recently held the position of Engineering Representative with Thorson West, Spectrum's northern California distributor.

"Ed's knowledge of Spectrum's DSP products will enable Spectrum to fully exploit the high concentration of technology customers in California and expand into other regional markets", said Barry Jinks, Spectrum President.

In a related announcement, Spectrum has recently hired Tim Marchant, Workstation Product Manger, who will be responsible for managing the VASP and VME product line for the company. Tim recently held the position of Manager, Bids and Proposals at Dy-4, of Ottawa, Ontario and brings extensive VME experience to his position at Spectrum.

Dan McCallum, previous Workstation Product Manager, will now take over the position of PC Product Manager and will be responsible for new product launches and spearheading multimedia strategies for Spectrum's Media-Link product line.

"The addition of Tim Marchant completes our Business Development Organization, and Dan will help place Spectrum in an excellent position to meet new and exciting opportunities in the quickly growing DSP industry", said Ross Mitchell. Business Development Manager at Spectrum.

Spectrum has been awarded the B.C. Trade Export Award for displaying outstanding achievement in the export of its products. Each year, B.C. Trade presents Export Awards to companies who have met the challenge of the global marketplace. Spectrum will be presented its award at the Export Award dinner and evening reception which will be hosted by the Honourable Mike Harcourt, Premier of the Province of British Columbia. "The B.C. Trade Export Award has received wide recognition in the business community and Spectrum is delighted and honoured that we have been given the award", said Barry Jinks, Spectrum President. Spectrum exported $5.9 million in revenue in 1991.

Spectrum Signal Processing is a leading developer of system and processor, software tools, hardware systems and other digital signal processing products for the PC, VME, and SBus environments. These systems support Digital Signal Processors from Analog Devices, AT&T, Motorola, Inc. and Texas Instruments. Spectrum's unique modular DSP hardware allows users to interface off-the-shelf peripheral I/O boards with the processor of their choice via the DSP-LINK system expansion interface. Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. is publicly traded on the Vancouver Stock Exchange under the symbol SSY and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol SNL.

Spectrum Signal Processing Inc

Home Office:  8525 Baxter Place, 100 Production Court

              Burnaby, BC V5A 4V7 CANADA

              604-421-5422,  fax: 605-421-1764

New Sales Office: 800 El Camino Real West, Suite 180

                  Mountain View, CA 94040

                  415-903-2236,  fax: 415-903-2237


KnowledgeMan Used in Winning Developer Entry
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER WINS SECOND PLACE IN 1992 SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS' COMPETITION USING MICRO DATA BASE SYSTEMS, INC.'S KNOWLEDGEMAN

LAFAYETTE, IND. - October 14, 1992 - A North Carolina software developer placed second and won $3000 when he used Micro Data Base Systems, Inc.'s (mdbs) powerful relational database management system, KnowledgeMan$, during the 1992 Software Developers Competition held last weekend in Durham, N.C. More than 50 teams from as far away as Australia participated in the six-hour competition which involved designing a software database for the Duke University Primate Center. Last year's competition created a child-abuse tracking system now in use at Duke Medical Center

Founded in 1979, mdbs is a pioneer in database management software for VAX, Sun and PC computers. mdbs products include: KnowledgeMan, an integrated information management system for business applications; GURU, a comprehensive expert systems environment; GURU Solveur, a do-it-yourself tool for building diagnostic expert systems; MDBS IV, a high performance database server for on-line transaction processing environments; and Object/1, an object-oriented development environment for graphical applications.

Micro Data Base Systems

Two Executive Dr, PO Box 6089, Lafayette, IN 47903-6089

TEL. (317) 447-1122 * (800) 445-MDBS * FAX (317) 448-6428


IMAGRAPH Supporting Media-Link Specification
IMAGRAPH Announces Support for Media-Link Specification

Chelmsford, MA., September 15, 1992 -- IMAGRAPH CORPORATION., a leading supplier of high resolution imaging and graphics board-level solutions, today announced support of the Media-Link specification for directly connecting high-performance processors and peripherals.

IMAGRAPH will incorporate the Media-Link Controller (MLC) chip into its HI*DEF family of very high-resolution frame grabbers and its intelligent display controllers for VME/ISA/EISA systems. The MLC is manufactured by Spectrum Signal Processing, Inc. of Burnaby, British Columbia (Canada), a leading supplier of DSP-based systems, boards and components.

"The Media Link interconnector architecture offers a bandwidth of 100 MB/sec and is ideally suited for our demanding imaging application", said Joseph Plonski, V.P. of Sales and Marketing for IMAGRAPH. "Using the MLC, a much higher level of imaging performance is possible from the tight integration of the acquisition, display and processing modules within our sub-systems while still retaining our standard bus form factors." he added.

"Media-Link is a powerful technology suitable for transporting high bandwidth data such as video between DSP, CISC, RISC and/or peripheral devices." stated Barry Jinks, President of Spectrum Signal Processing, Inc. "We are pleased that IMAGRAPH has chosen the MLC for their advanced imaging products used in the medical and military markets."

Founded in 1985, IMAGRAPH products serve a wide variety of applications areas including medical and military imaging, Media Link Bus geophysical and seismic analysis, industrial inspection and document management, IMAGRAPH, a Microfield Graphics, Inc. subsidiary, is located at 11 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA, USA 01824; phone: 508-256-IMAG, Fax: 508-250-9155


CrystalEYES Stereo Video Camera System
NEW STEREO VIDEO CAMERA SYSTEM

StereoGraphics Breakthrough 3D CrystalEYES VideoSystem Features Near Broadcast Quality and High Performance At Reasonable Price, Primary Application: Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures.

San Rafael, CA--October 19, 1992 - StereoGraphics Corporation, the world's leading supplier of true three-dimensional electronic stereoscopic display products for medical, scientific, business, education and entertainment markets announced a new stereoscopic camera system at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. The system is designed for a wide number of applications, including surgical laparoscopy, microcoscopy, arthroscopy as well as microscopic manufacturing process control, educational training, industrial video, entertainment video and other applications.

The stereo (3D) CrystalEYES VideoSystem is a completely self-contained video system including view, record and playback capabilities, which can be battery operated. The CrystalEYES VideoSystem is NTSC and PAL compatible, and works with virtually all video equipment worldwide. With onboard microprocessors, the video system is totally self-contained, requiring no external computer. The system uses standard video cameras which are available as an option.

"For ten years, we have listened to our video customers and now have the universal, general purpose solution to the problem in the stereo video market-- the need for a stereo video product with high performance at a reasonable price, entirely compatible with the video industry infrastructure," said Dick Martin, president of StereoGraphics. "The applications for the product are enormous, and extend into virtually every corner of medicine, industry, education, and entertainment."

Martin noted that the patent-protected proprietary system is a technological breakthrough, combining multiplexing and electro-optics in the industry's first self-contained 3-D stereo video system.

The View/Record Controller permits the operator to shift the relative positions of the two stereo image fields in the vertical and horizontal directions by means of paddle controls on the front panel. This permits the user to correct remotely and electronically for stereo camera image misalignment and to continuously reset convergence and zero parallax settings.

In describing the patent-protected technology, Lenny Lipton, StereoGraphics' founder and chief technical officer, stated that, "The View/Record Controller stores the signals from left and right cameras in buffers, and then reads them out at twice the rate at which they were written, thus alternating them in the flicker-free . . . left, right, left, right . . . sequence we invented." He went on to add that, interlaced stereoscopic pictures, made up of four fields, are displayed on a stereo-ready, interlacing color monitor, real time. Simultaneously, the View/Record Controller multiplexes twice the normal bandwidth signal into a normal bandwidth, thus making it recordable on a standard VCR or transmitted on a channel of normal bandwidth."

The Playback Controller transforms the View/Record Controller's multiplexed signal, which has been recorded on a VCR or laser disc, or transmitted through the air or on a closed circuit cable, into a 120 fields-per-second stereoscopic signal. The signal passes from the standard recorder through the Playback Controller to the monitor. StereoGraphics CrystalEYES eyewear permits viewing of the flicker-free stereo video images on the monitor.

System Configurations and Pricing

The CrystalEYES Video System consists of the View/Record Controller, Playback Controller, three pairs of CrystalEYES active liquid crystal shuttering eyewear, infrared emitter, 15 inch color stereo-ready interlacing monitor, output cabling, wall mount 110/220V switching power supply and operation manuals. The View/Record Controller and separate Playback Controller both operate on 12V DC and can be battery operated, thereby adaptable for vehicular or backpack use. A user selectable switch permits either NTSC or PAL operation. Cameras are optional; details are available from StereoGraphics.

This complete stereo video system has a list price of $12,000 in North America. The international list price is $12,600. Recognizing that the View/Record and Playback Controllers will be used separately and remotely from each other, StereoGraphics has announced two additional configurations and prices; details are available from the company. The systems are currently available directly from StereoGraphics.

Applications

"A primary application for the CrystalEYES VideoSystem is endoscopic surgery, specifically laparoscopy," stated Wil Cochran, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at StereoGraphics. "Minimally invasive surgery procedures restrict the surgeon's view dramatically. Once equipped with our video system, the surgeon sees as he does with an open body cavity. The advantages so improve the operation's success that surgeons will not return to planar display once they have experienced true stereoscopic images."

Other potential medical applications include arthroscopy, microscopy, as well as other laproscopic procedures like appendectomies, hysterectomies, thoracoscopy, hernia repairs and bowel surgery. Because stereo 3-D provides natural depth perception, the CrystalEYES VideoSystem virtually eliminates "bump and back-off" procedures inherent in minimally invasive surgery. Other applications include:

* Education and training, where stereo adds an entirely new dimension to object manipulation training tasks of a wide variety.

* Entertainment, where closed presentations include stereo as a startling addition to "thrill ride" venues.

* Microscopic manufacturing, where stereo inspection aids in process control and quality auditing.

* Remote manipulation, for fragile objects in special atmospheres, underwater operation, hazardous material handling (i.e. nuclear), and outer space.

* Industrial ant corporate video presentations in trade shows, large scale or limited access environments, museums, and theatrical presentations.

* Advanced communications, such as teleconferencing for remote design centers, boardrooms and press conferences.

Other Products

StereoGraphics CrystalEYES systems also produce true 3D stereo images on projection screens and computer monitors. The patented CrystalEYES eyewear alternate left and right images at 120 frames per second, thereby creating true flicker-free, full-color depth perception. Additionally, the CrystalEYES VR virtual reality system produces stereo images interacting via an ultrasound head-tracking device creating six degrees of freedom. The viewer interacts with the image through head movements while viewing in true 3-D, creating a startling virtual reality experience.

StereoGraphics Corp., founded in 1980 and now the world's leading manufacturer of true stereo viewing systems, invented and developed the market for modern electrostereoscopic displays. In 1983, the company shipped the first flicker-free modern electrostereoscopic video system to Lockheed Missiles and Space Company. Due to its capability and reasonable price, the CrystalEYES stereo viewing system has been accepted as breakthrough hardware technology for 3D stereo and virtual reality viewing. StereoGraphics is located at 2171 East Francisco Boulevard, San Rafael, California 94901, phone 415/459-3500, fax 415/459-3020.


Models Showcase Multimedia Pub. of Top Models
Showcase Communications Introduces Models Showcase: Multimedia Publication of Top Models Now Available on CD-ROM

NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 22, 1992 Showcase Communications Network, Ltd. announced today the introduction of Models Showcase, a revolutionary multimedia publication distributed to advertisers (cosmetic companies, major department stores, designers), advertising agencies, photo studios, catalog companies, casting houses, publications and photographers nationwide. The product allows clients to view a database of models' portfolios via computer in spectacular, high resolution color.

Models Showcase displays nearly 20,000 photographs of more than 2,000 top models from leading fashion and commercial model agencies such as Ford, Wilhelmina, Company and McDonald/Richards to clients ranging from Bloomingdale's to Lintas to Avon. It is the most complete casting system available, the most comprehensive form of exposure for talent, and an innovative promotional device for model agencies.

"We're excited to bring this ground-breaking product to market at a time when multimedia is truly affordable and visual media companies are accepting the power and cost-effectiveness of implementing such technology," said James R. Devens, Vice President of Showcase Communications Network, Ltd. "Models Showcase provides the modeling industry with a cost effective and quality option for distributing portfolios, while it allows people on the casting side to view multiple photographs in a way not possible with traditional methods."

Utilizing CD-ROM technology, the product provides access to comprehensive search and retrieval capabilities. Models' portfolios are now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sophisticated View features enable users to look at models' materials page-by-page, at-a-glance on one screen or through a Zoom mechanism with 40-500% enlargement and reduction capabilities. Clients can Search quickly through the database by 30 different model attributes and statistics, and the Compare option allows them to view several models' portfolios at once. Images are printable, although photographers are protected by less-than-finish-quality output, and name credit on each photograph. Model agency information is available on every screen and entire portfolios can be filed and saved for future use.

The multimedia publication comes complete with pre-programmed software on 3.5" disks, a users manual and 3 CD-ROMs containing nearly 20,000 images. It requires an IBM or PC compatible (with a 386 or greater processor), 8MB RAM, 20MB available hard disk space, a video card and monitor capable of 256 colors at 1024 x 768 resolution, CD-ROM drive and a mouse. The Windows and OS/2 versions are available now and the Macintosh version will be available this winter.

Annual model listing costs are free for one headshot; $200 for one comp card ( 1-3 pictures and resume); $50 for each additional new picture and $25 for each additional existing picture (renewal listing). Annual subscriptions are $695 each and $495 per additional user within the same firm. Included are all software and database updates made throughout the yearly subscription period.

Showcase Communications Network, Ltd. is an IBM Business Partner and a registered Apple Developer. The company is dedicated to incorporating new technologies such as on-line communications to create and distribute multimedia publications in the entertainment and communications fields.

Showcase Communications Network Ltd.

140 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10011

212-989-5708,  fax: 212-989-8049


NetWorld Dallas Exhibitor/Attendance Records
NETWORLD DALLAS SETS EXHIBITOR AND ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Scores of Major Announcements Affirm Show as Premier Event for Computer Networking and Interoperability

(Dallas, TX, Oct. 19) -- NetWorld 92 Dallas set records as the computer industry's main event for computer networking and interoperability, Oct. 13-15, at the Dallas Convention Center. This year's NetWorld show had 39,396 attendees and featured 495 exhibitors covering an exhibit floor of more than 200,000 net sq. ft.

Scores of exhibitors at NetWorld announced new products and alliances during the three-day run of the show. Major announcements of computer networking products, services and programs were made by Compaq, Dell, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Novell and WordPerfect.

Scores of other exhibitors also made announcements including: Artisoft, AST Research, Banyan Systems, Emerald Systems, Frye Utilities, Gigatrend, Hayes, Lotus, Memorex Telex, Microtest, National Semiconductor, NetFrame, SynOptics, Texas Instruments, Univel, and Zenith .

NetWorld and Lante Corporation co-sponsored the show's network, ShowNet, which offered attendees a comprehensive array of show and conference information and an electronic communication forum.

ShowNet featured the first NetWorld Presidential Poll recording NetWorld attendees' Presidential picks. More than 1,100 U.S. attendees responded to the poll, and Democratic candidate Bill Clinton was the winner with 32 percent. President George Bush, the Republican candidate, garnered 29 percent of the vote, while 27 percent picked Ross Perot, the Independent from Texas, and 10 percent chose "Other."

Mr. John W. White, president of the Information Technology Group at Texas Instruments, delivered the keynote address on October 13. Mr. White explored "Networking Excellence in Supporting the Global Enterprise," in his speech.

NetWorld's comprehensive and intensive Seminar Series, featured eight conference tracks, including a new Reseller Track on October 12. Eleven NetWorld Tutorials, also held on October 12, recorded strong attendance .

The Eighth Annual NetWorld Dallas show and conference will return to the Dallas Convention Center, October 5-7, 1993. NetWorld 93 Boston will take place January 12-14, 1993, at the John B. Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA.

NetWorld Dallas is produced by Bruno Blenheim Inc., a trade show management firm based in Fort Lee, NJ. The firm is part of the Blenheim Group PLC, the leading independent producer of conferences and exhibitions with more than 250 events worldwide. Bruno Blenheim also produces PC EXPO in New York, PC EXPO in Chicago and UNIX EXPO.

Bruno Blenheim

Fort Lee Executive Park

One Executive Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

800-829-3976,  201-346-1400,  fax: 201-346-1532


Access Software Now Shipping Amazon
For a campy look at the 1950's with Heart Stopping Drama it's AMAZON From Access Software Inc.

Now Shipping!

On October 10th, 1992 Access Software began shipping its long awaited AMAZON product. Computer users can now enjoy the excitement that designers Chris Jones and Doug Vandegrift have recaptured from the drive-in movies of the '50's in their latest full motion video Knockout, AMAZON. "If you try to visualize all of the 'B' jungle movies of the '50's distilled into one great experience you have AMAZON," says Jones. Amazon, subtitled the Guardians of Eden, is an action packed parody with turns and twists throughout the adventure. AMAZON is probably the "best interactive adventure ever" according to Beta testers of the product!

Serials

Amazon is divided into 14 Chapters, each one ending in great suspense. Cliff hangers allow users to complete the chapter in two to four hours, thus affording users more immediate satisfaction and a compelling reason to continue until the end. It is expected that AMAZON will have one of the highest completion rates in the industry. Cliff hangers have been ignored by Hollywood for many years, but now you and your family can relive those astounding good times with AMAZON. AMAZON is designed to capture the fun of a bygone era - the '50's. Virtually all props used in the story came from second hand shops, basements and attics, so the period is preserved.

Hints

On line hints have been expanded in AMAZON. There are now three user selectable levels of hints. Designer Jones says, "I guarantee even a neophyte will be able to successfully complete this game." If you're an expert, don't use hints at all. A warning: If hints are used too much, the ending will change!

The Medium

AMAZON is a SUPER VGA extravaganza, while allowing VGA users to feel that they are involved in a real life movie adventure. SUPER VGA episode summaries dramatically add to the overall movie feeling of this product. Cinematic effects are carried to new heights with multiple digitized characters on screen, multiple camera angles, FLASHBACKS, in-cut action scenes, wipes, pans and fades hint at the level of expertise that went into this production. There is much more sound in AMAZON than in any other Access product. A rich musical score is used throughout the AMAZON experience to set the mood and tone for each chapter. Full digitized voices and sound effects actually carry you to the thick jungles of the AMAZON. With such high production values, you become part of the story; characters seem to actually come to life. If you met any of these characters in real life, you would swear you knew them!

Epilogue

For Several years Access has tried to give their products a true "cinema graphic feel." Each interactive fiction product release gets better and better. With the state of art video, audio and computer technology mastered by Access technical people, AMAZON has achieved that elusive goal.

Last year Access Software won the coveted Software Publishers Award for MARTIAN MEMORANDUM, their last interactive fiction effort. "AMAZON is at least a 50% improvement in playability, fun and good times over Martian Memorandum," according to designer Vandegrift. The user interface has had several changes that were suggested by Access' loyal customer following.

CD-ROM versions for the MPC and VIS standards are currently under development.

Access Software

4910 W. Amelia Earhart Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84116

801-359-2900,  fax: 801-359-2968


Advance Data Systems Shipping ADS 486-50 Systems
ADVANCE DATA SYSTEMS IS NOW SHIPPING THEIR ADS 486-50 ISA AND EISA SYSTEMS

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA: Advance Data Systems has announced they have begun shipment of their ADS 486-50 ISA and EISA based systems. Spokesman for ADS, Cary Wagner, said "I am very excited by the introduction of this product into our current product line. The response so far has been overwhelming."

The ADS machines are very competitively priced, yet it is still ahead of it's class for overall speed. The machines come packaged in a standard tower case but can be upgraded to a file server tower. The standard tower comes with a 230W power supply and one (l) fan while the file server tower has a 300W power supply and two (2) fans with the capability of adding a third. All 50MHz systems come with 4MB 70ns RAM, 256k SRAM Cache, IDE Controller, 2 serial/ 1 parallel (Game port available at no charge by request), 1.2MB Floppy Drive and Keyboard. Systems have been tested with IDE, SCSI and ESDI hard drive formats running under MS DOS 5.0, OS/2, MS Windows 3.0 & 3.1, DR DOS 6.0 and UNIX.

The machines use Intel's i486 50MHz processor with an Intel Chipset on the EISA systems and OPTI Chipset on the ISA. The CPU's come standard with 8k internal cache as well as an on-board FPU. The ISA systems also have a Weitek math slot available. The EISA system comes with the Intel chips mounted on a daughter board that can be easily upgraded when the i586 chips become available.

As well as offering the new systems, ADS will continue to be shipped with MS DOS 5.0 unless a different operating system is requested. ADS is also offering a free service to VAR's in which ADS will pre-load all software ordered through ADS or if software is proprietary, a copy can be provided to ADS. This means that a turnkey system will be delivered to his location or directly to his customer, thus allowing the VAR to spend his time more wisely.

The suggested price list for the ADS 486-50MHz ISA Base System is $1,999.99 and the ADS 486-50MHz EISA Base System is $2,599.00. ADS is also introducing their new line of monitors. The monitors ill be available in 14", 15", 17", 19" and 21". All monitors will be available by early August. Please call to verify which monitors are available now. National on-site service is also available through DAS.

Advance Data Systems

Voice: (714) 753-9212 Fax: (714) 753-9308


ABC Computer Ultra-Light Notebook
ABC COMPUTER ANNOUNCES ULTRA-LIGHT NOTEBOOK

Torrance, California (USA) -- ABC Computer recently announced their ultra-light notebook computer BICOM B260i is now shipping. The new BICOM 260i comes with a 60MByte Hard Disk Drive, an increase in hard drive capacity of 50% over the previous model while maintaining its light weight of 2.2 lbs and compact size of 8.78" x 6.36" x 1.22" -- about one-third of weight and size of a common notebook. The BICOM B260i is built around the AMD Lonestar single chip computer, a true 16 bit computer with a 386SX class performance. B260i comes with 2MB of on board memory which is user expandable to 16MB, a built in Flash DR 6.0 operating systems, an upgradeable custom-made BIOS with special power management functions in Flash memory. The 6.28" by 4" LCD graphic screen supports CGA, AT&T mode and all Windows graphics. It has a serial and parallel port, an external connector for a 1.44MB floppy disk drive and a PCMIA/JEIDA standard port for memory card, fax/data modem, network card and other PCMIA 2.0 peripheral cards.

The system powered by 5 "AA" -sized alkaline or rechargeable batteries has a built-in charger, it also features a four-step power saving function which includes automatic power-down after a user-adjustable period of non-use. Battery life lasts up to 4 hours with power management enabled. A special on-screen function indicates battery-low and other functions. The BICOM 260i also features a built-in Personal Information Manager software for memo editing, appointment scheduling and storage of telephone numbers, addresses and other information. The list price of BICOM is $1250 includes NiMH batteries, AC adaptor, DR DOS 6.0, file transfer software and serial download cable and a carry bag. Other options include External Floppy Drive, Memory Card, Fax/Modem Card, portable printer and other accessories.

ABC COMPUTER (USA) Corp. 2531, 237th St., Suite 122 Torrance, California 90505 U.S.A. Tel.: (310) 325-4005   Fax (310) 325-6369


DFI Presents Premium Series at COMPUEXPO
DFI PRESENTS PREMIUM SERIES SYSTEMS AT COMPUEXPO

For immediate release:....DFI, a manufacturer of ISA and EISA computers, cards, and peripherals, will introduce the Windows-Ready Premium Series computer line at CompuExpo. DFI will also showcase new Diamond Series models including new high-integration/low-cost designs. For OEM customers, new 386SX, 386DX, 486SX, 486DX and   486DX2-based motherboards will be displayed, including the next generation Processor Upgradable Microcomputer Architecture (PUMA) II platform, featuring dual VESA-compatible slots for local video and local networking. New Windows-accelerated VGA and multi-I/O cards will be shown, along with four new low cost 10BaseT Ethernet LAN cards. Also showcased will be DFI's 400dpi Color Handy Scanner-4000 and PageComp, a Windows 3.1 graphics application.

Background

DFI is one of the world's largest manufacturers of motherboards, enhancement cards, personal computer systems, and peripherals. The company's product line now includes more than 70 products for IBM- compatible computer users. Founded in 1981, DFI has long been recognized for its commitment to producing innovative, high quality products. DFI Group's 1991 sales were $64 million. DFI is ranked ninth in INC. magazine's 1991 list of fastest growing private companies in the USA. In a survey of resellers conducted by Computer Reseller News, DFI was voted the leader in price/performance and delivery/availability for its memory expansion boards, video boards, and multifunction boards.

DFI, 135 Main Ave, Sacramento, CA 95838


INFOMATE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLIES

INFOMATE UPS products cover a power range extending from 500VA to 3,000VA, in both on-line and off-line configurations; suitable for use with essentially any of today's popular personal computer and LAN systems.

INFOMATE's UB-500, 600, -1200 series feature True Sinewave outputs of 500, 600, a,d 1,200 VA, providing safe backup operation for sensitive computer equipment, including plotters, printers, and floppy disk drives that require high-quality, pure sinusoidal input power for proper operation.

The INFOMATE UR-501 and UR-1210 incorporate the latest in standby UPS design technology, including Automatic Voltage Regulation, resulting in high power efficiency, and maximum stability and system production, at very affordable cost, with outputs of 500VA and 1,200VA, respectively.

The UA-1000 and UA-3000 are 1,000VA and 3,000VA on-line UPS systems that also feature true sinewave outputs, using PWM technology to protect computer systems from abnormal operation or internal damage from the smallest line surge to complete power blackout.

INFOMATE's UC-series include Automatic Voltage Regulation and squarewave oupput at the most affordable cost.

Dataswift also is able to provide a line of fully compatible communication interface cards and software for Novell NetWare and Unix, to meet the needs of its customers. Please refer to the product brochures for additional information.

Dataswift Inc, 1580 Oakland Rd, Suite C101, San Jose, CA 95131

Tel: (408) 453 0998   Fax: (408) 453-0979


Golden Pacific Abler Standby & On-Line UPS
TODAY'S UPS: COMPACT, HIGH PERFORMANCE, AND AFFORDABLE

Golden Pacific Electronics, Inc announces a series of ABLER Standby (Microguard, Miniguard) and On-line (Macroguard) UPS featuring slim sizes, high reliability, ability to support computer networks and affordable prices. The Microguard-750 with 750VA output power is measured only 17 3/8" x 18 3/8" x 1 7/8" while it weighs less than 24 lbs. The Microguard series have transfer time under 2ms. In addition, the Macroguard series provides double power protection by using fully isolated-type transformers to repel noises from both the source line and the neutral line and to improve the noise attenuation ability from 1/100 to 1/1000. A series of monitoring card is available to inform computer users power conditions and to shut down unattended computers orderly. The support kits are available on PC/DOS, NOVELL/LAN, UNIX/XENIX, HP-UX, and SUN OS. Suggested retail prices: Microguard-750 $440.00, Macroguard-100 (lOOOVA On-Line) $1145.00 For more information contact:

Golden Pacific Electronics, Inc.

560 S. Melrose St, Placentia, CA 92670

(714) 993-6970 Fax (714) 993-6023


COMPUTER BUYING WORLD TO BECOME INFOWORLD DIRECT

Revamped monthly will feature some InfoWorld editorial content, serve volume computer buyers who purchase direct.

SAN MATEO, CA, September 8, 1992--Beginning with its November issue, Computer Buying World, recently acquired by InfoWorld Publishing Company, will be published under the name InfoWorld Direct, InfoWorld chief executive officer Bob Metcalf announced here today.

Retaining its profile as a monthly magazine that serves the rapidly- expanding direct distribution segment of the personal computer market, InfoWorld Direct will also maintain its own editorial staff under the direction of editor-in-chief George Bond. The publication~s editorial operations will remain in the Wakefield, Massachusets offices they occupied under the Computer Buying World name.

"The changes we're making will br readily apparent in our November issue:, said Bond. 'In addition to changing our name to reflect our alliance with InfoWorld, we'll be expanding to tabloid size while keeping a glossy, magazine-style cover with photography, art, and cut lines. In short, InfoWorld Direct will feature a magazine look in a tabloid size.

"We'll also be carrying hardware and software evaluations based on research conducted in InfoWorld's San Mateo-based Test Center." Bond continued. "Selected from the widely trusted product reviews and comparisons published in InfoWorld and re-edited for our readers, this material will enhance our traditional mix of price indices, buyer's guides, case studies, product news, and columns by corpor

InfoWorld Direct will maintain its controlled circulation of 100,000 subscribers who qualify to receive the publication on the basis of making frequent volume purchases from direct marketers of personal computer products. The monthly's circulation will be managed by InfoWorld's circulation department. InfoWorld is a controlled- circulation newsweekly whose 205,000 subscribers qualify based on their budget and purchasing authority for their companies' personal computer and networking resources. The duplication rate between the two publications is approximately 9

Explaining the differences between the two publications, InfoWorld editor-in-chief Stewart Alsop observed, "InfoWorld is a weekly newspaper for information systems professionals. InfoWorld Direct does not explicitly serve that same audience, although many of its readers do work for IS departments.

"As a group, direct-channel buyers of computer products encompass a wide range of business types, job titles, functional areas, and company sizes," Alsop continued. "The InfoWorld Direct reader is a premier member of that group, buying in volume directly from vendors frequently but not exclusively."

InfoWorld Publishing Company is owned by International Data Group (IDG), the Boston-based international publishing and research giant. With more than 185 newspapers and magazines in 60 countries, plus worldwide computer industry research and exposition management subsidiaries, IDG has annual revenues of $770 million and 4,600 employees


J-Bond Local Bus Mother Boards
Motherboards

Finally... Boards That Aren't Boring

EISA II - 66/50/33 System Board

Local Bus VGA Module

J-Bond Computer Systems Corporation, a Taiwan based manufacturer focusing on high value-added products and systematic capability, introduces the EISA II - 66/50/33 System Board Local Bus VGA Module.

Incorporating the Intel 350DT (Mongoose) Chipset and using 256K, 512K, lM, 2m 36 -   bits SIMMs; maximum 64MB on-board memory; memory configurations from 2 to 64MB, 128 bits memory band width support and 0-wait state burst memory read for Main Memory; DRAM speed of 80ns fast page mode DRAM; seven 32-bit EISA and one 16-bit AT slots, the EISA II-66/50/33 System Board comes in a 8.7" x 13" Baby AT size case and has options for 82485 two-way Cache Modules (C6 - 64K) or (C6 - 128K).

The CPU-Cache-Local Bus VGA Module consists of 80486DX-33MHz, 80486DX2-50Mhz or or 80486DX2-66MHz Selectable (available soon); Tseng Lab ET 4000AX; Local bus attaches directly to the CPU module; 1024 x 768 256 colors mode; lMB VGA memory; CPU/EISA bus concurrency and support for arbitration between the Host and ISA port.

Formally established in March, 1990, the young company has assembled an impressive collection of talented engineers, experienced in the computer architecture, systems software, and systems hardware fields.

J-bond Computer Systems Corporation is playing a pioneering role in what is still the initial stage of development for Taiwan's workstation and computer networking field and has the objective of becoming an internationally-known name in the workstation and network-based computer field in the mid l990's.

J-bond Computer Systems Corp., 93 Montague Expressway, Milpitas, CA, 95035, phone: 408-946-9622, fax;   408-946-2898 or   3F, No.   15, Industry   E. Rd. IX, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C., phone: 886-35-783-469, fax: 886-35-773-294.


NSSI FailSafe II for Windows, Power Mgmt Swr
NSSI INTRODUCES FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows Power Management Software for Standalone Workstations and PCs

San Diego, Oct. 26, 1992 - Network Security Systems, Inc., (NSSI) today introduced FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows, complete power management software that controls and manages power in a Microsoft Windows environment. NSSI's FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows brings to standalone workstations and PCs the power control required to avoid the loss of data in volatile memory in a multi-tasking environment.

"Multi-tasking is in great demand to improve the speed and flexibility of the computing environment," said Bill Humphreys, president of NSSI.

"As more of the data resides in the computer's volatile memory to improve performance, the risk of losing data not yet written to a non-volatile storage medium consequently increases. In a DOS environment, a power failure can cause the loss of data associated with a single task. In a Microsoft Windows environment, the risk of losing data not yet written to a non-volatile storage medium is extended to 'n' number of tasks. In addition, the use of disk caching programs associated with Microsoft Windows places the entire file system in jeopardy. NSSI has come out with FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows to specifically address this vital issue."

FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows power management features include:

** automatic and orderly shutdown without the need for manual

   intervention -- critical to maintaining data integrity in a

   multi-tasking environment;

** continuous real-time monitoring of utility power for surges,

   sags and blackouts,

** real-time configuration for hardware and software operations

   without re-installing the software or rebooting the computer;

** an exclusive "PowerPro" feature for setting voltage limits,

   thus customizing the hardware operation to local power

   conditions and preserving battery capacity; and

** software controlled preventive maintenance procedures

   providing increased system life and reliability.

FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows and NSSI's line of intelligent UPSs (IPS/A.I. models) combine to provide a complete fault tolerant system. To extend its IPS/A.I. product line, NSSI has recently introduced the IPS/A.I. 300 and 450 models to offer affordable power protection for workstations.

The U.S. list price of FailSafe II for Microsoft Windows is $99 and is available now.

NSSI is recognized as the leading market innovator in network and standalone power management solutions. Its award-winning Intelligent Power Supply hardware and FailSafe family of software also support Novell, OS/2, Lan Server, Lan Manager, UNIX and other leading operating systems. For additional product information, contact NSSI at (800) 755-7078

Network Security Systems, 9401 Waples St, San Diego, CA 92121

619-587-7950,  fax: 619-552-9162


Info-Mac CD-ROM of Macintosh Shareware
Info-Mac CD-ROM

A new CD-ROM containing 3,384 freeware and shareware Macintosh programs and files has just been released.  The files were downloaded in August of 1992 from the Info-Mac archive on the Internet site sumex-aim.stanford.edu.  The CD contains thousands of applications, desk accessories, games, virus-detection programs and commercial demos.  It is also jam-packed with graphics, sounds and Hypercard stacks.  For the more technically inclined, there are source code samples and entire program listings as well as technical documentation and discussions (Comp.Sys.Mac.Programmer, Tidbits, Vaporware, Info-Mac).

All of the files have been debinhexed, dearchived and uncompressed, so many of the programs can be run straight from the CD-ROM.  Because the archive is constantly being updated, some of the files on the CD-ROM may already be absent from the archive, and there will undoubtedly be some new files in the archive that did not make it onto the disk. Nearly 3/4 of the files that were on the archive in August 1992 are on the CD-ROM.  For those who make heavy use of the digests, this CD-ROM should be a convenient medium for searching and sifting through the information.

The CD was produced by some computer science students (Cliff and Joe) at the University of Utah and is available from Pacific HiTech for $39.95 plus $5 (US) or $9 (int'l) shipping and handling.  For ordering information, please contact:

tel             (801) 278-2042

                (800) 765-8369

fax             (801) 278-2666

email           71175.3152@CompuServe.com.

We would like to express our thanks to the many people on Internet who provided suggestions, to the authors of the programs who were cooperative and supportive, and to Bill Lipa, the Moderator of Info-Mac who was generous in advice and encouragement.  (Please note,  however, that neither the administrators of sumex-aim nor Stanford  University were directly involved in producing this CD-ROM, and they are  not to be held responsible for its distribution or use.)


IBROW 4.0 Windows-based Programmer's Editor
IBROW 4.0 NOW SHIPPING

Ibrow is a Windows-based programmer's editor. Its feature list has gotten pretty long, yet the editor remains compact and fast.  It is available in both binary and source.

Besides the standard MDI editor stuff you'd expect, the most important features are:

        Click access between source file and

          1. SDK, ANSI C, MS/C help files

          2. Program-defined functions and types

          3. Header files

        Grep through files and directories

          Click access between matches and source

        Mega undo/redo

          Separate command and position stacks

        Multiple concurrent search/replace dialogs

        Per-window font and tab settings

          Can print with current settings

        Keyboard/mouse macro recorder

        Single-button cut-and-paste

          Also standard CUA and Brief-style

        Handles very large and very wide files

        Drag and drop capable

The .EXE file is about 80K and it uses a 4K DLL. The help files are about 500K combined.

Ibrow is written in standard C using a hierarchy of window classes.  The source comes with a short monograph, titled "Programming Windows with Class", that describes the technique used for building a window class structure in C.

Cost:   $49.95, binary

        $149.95, source

Mail questions or comments to

        Alan Feuer

        Blossom Software

        One Kendall Sq. Bldg. 600

        Cambridge, MA 02139

        617-738-1516

        arf@world.std.com


TAPP - Thermophysical Properties Database
TAPP - a Thermophysical Properties Database - is released by E S Microware.

September 14, 1992 -- TAPP, a personal computer database of thermochemical and physical properties of materials, has been released by E S Microware. The program is designed to improve the productivity of chemists, chemical engineers, materials engineers, physicists and other engineers and scientists whose work requires data on materials properties.

TAPP contains physical and thermodynamic property data for over 6000 solids, 2000 liquids and 2000 gases. Inorganic and organic compounds are included. The solids database includes information on crystal structure, density, thermal expansion, elastic moduli and thermal conductivity. The liquid and gas databases contain information on density, viscosity, thermal conductivity and surface energy. Transition temperatures and critical properties are also included along with thermodynamic data and vapor pressures for over 4000 compounds. Over 1000 temperature-composition phase diagrams for metal, oxide and halide systems are also included.

TAPP runs on both Windows and Macintosh platforms. A simple graphic user interface allows data retrieval in seconds. Properties are displayed in a spreadsheet format which allows calculation of temperature-dependent property values at user-selected temperatures.

The list price for TAPP is only $395. TAPP could pay for itself in less than a week if it saves just one afternoon in the library or precludes the need for a single experiment. The academic price for TAPP is only $295. The price for full time students is only $99. Demonstration copies are available.

Further information is available from E S Microware, 2234 Wade Court, Hamilton, OH 45013. (513) 738-4773; FAX (513) 738-4407.


Magic Ram PCMCIA/JEIDA IC Memory Cards
MAGIC RAM ANNOUNCES NEW PCMCIA/JEIDA IC MEMORY CARDS

Magic Ram has announced the addition of a new line of IC Memory Cards based on the PC Memory Card International Association / Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (PCMCIA/JEIDA) Standard. These include JEIDA 1.0 DRAM Memory Cards with 2, 4, or 8 MB capacity with or without parity check bits and PCMCIA 2.0 / JEIDA 4.1 SRAM Memory Cards with a 256 KB, or 1 MB capacity featuring dual battery protection. The SCAM cards may additionally be ordered with 8KB of EEPROM used as attribute memory. The dual battery system prevents loss of data during replacement of the primary battery. In an ordinary one battery card, if the new battery is mistakenly inserted upside down or is defective all of the data will be lost when the device is turned off and rebooted. Magic RAM's new design ensures that this will never occur with our products. These new products supplement Magic RAM's current catalog which include DRAM Memory Cards for the complete line of Toshiba Notebook Computers and for Compaq LTE Series Notebooks. Future releases include FLASH EEPROM Memory Cards and a fax/modem card based on the PCMCIA/JEIDA Standard.

Magic Ram, 1850 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90057

Tel: (213) 413-9999 Fax: 92130 413-0828


VIGA+ Real-Time True Color Frame Grabber
Visionetics International Corporation (Visionetics) develops and manufacturers microcomputer-based imaging products. These products provide the vital link between digital computers and analog video equipment.

VIGA tm+ is our latest innovation. This real-time True color videographics frame grabber is fully register-compatible with Truevision's Targa(R)+. With the incorporation of the VIGA pass-through feature, VIGA tm+ provides an excellent single monitor solution to different multimedia applications.

The highlight of the VIGA tm+ is its digital special effects processing. This unique process allows users to do cross-fading & linear blending between different images and video sources. The special digital effects also include chroma key, mosaic effects, real-time logic operations, solarization, wipe, 90 degree rotation and mirror rotation effects, schedule border colors via R, G, B color registers, etc. The scalable full motion video windowing effects allows users to rotate live video at 90 degrees or flip on its horizontal or vertical axis.

VIGA tm+ Window is a real-time, true color image capture and display card designed for the IBM PC and compatible. VIGA tm Window combines VGA display with video-in-a-window. It is the ideal card for use in the creation of multimedia presentations, CR-ROM based animation and corporate broadcasting systems, etc.

VIGA tm VGA+, a super VGA card with video output capabilities, is the ideal choice for users who are getting into desktop video and require a VGA card for their PC. The highlight of VIGA tm VGA+ is the multiple boards application. Users can install multiple VIGA tm VGA+s, up to 16 pieces in the same PC. Each VIGA tm VGA can display different graphics/text simultaneously.

Visionetics International

21311 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 235 Torrance, CA 90503

Phone: 310 316 7940 Fax:    310 316 7457


WinKey V1.01 Windows Keyboard Utility
WinKey Solves sHlFT rEVERSAL Problem

ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Oct. 23, 1992 -- DataGem Corporation announces the release of WinKey version 1.01. This Windows keyboard utility can force your keyboard SHIFT and CAPS LOCK keys to operate much as they would on a standard typewriter keyboard. When you attempt to type "Pain in the Neck" on a PC with CAPS locked, "pAlN IN THE nECK" will result. WinKey improves keyboard entry efficiency by eliminating this "shift reversal" and several other irritating keyboard problems.

Optionally, the user may set WinKey to release the CAPS LOCK only when the SHIFT key is pressed simultaneously with an alphabetic key. This allows strings such as "WM_COMMAND" and "@SUM" to be typed without resetting the CAPS LOCK key after the shifted underscore or @-character.

WinKey Frees 10-Key Pad Users from Inadvertent "Num Unlocks"

The numeric pad may be unlocked through inadvertent contact with the NUM LOCK key. This causes a string of spurious CURSOR, HOME, END, DEL, PGUP, and PGDN keystrokes. WinKey allows you to permanently lock numbers on the 10-key pad, thus eliminating this problem.

Many users of notebook computers find that the CAPS LOCK and CTRL keys on their keyboards are the reverse of a desktop PC keyboard. WinKey allows you to reverse the function of the two keys to simplify the transition back and forth between notebook and desktop PC's.

WinKey is available as shareware from hundreds of bulletin boards and disk distributors throughout the world. Users may purchase the registered version from DataGem Corp. via telephone, U.S. mail, or CompuServe for $15.00.

DataGem Corp., 1420 NW Gilman #2859, Issaquah, WA 98027

206-391-4415


Shiva NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups
Shiva announces NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups

Cambridge, MA--October 27, 1992--Today Shiva Corporation announced the first remote networking server for the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system version 3.1. Based on Shiva's award-winning technology, NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups enables Windows for Workgroups-based users to more easily access their workgroup resources from any standard telephone line.

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is a dedicated hardware device that plugs into the workgroup's Ethernet cable and a telephone line. Remote users connect to it using a standard modem; once connected they can use all the capabilities of the Windows for Workgroups operating system, including file sharing, Microsoft Mail, and Microsoft Schedule+, just as if the remote computer were connected directly to the Ethernet.

According to Shiva President Dan Schwinn, "Shiva and Microsoft worked closely during the development of NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups to ensure reliable, high performance connections. We're extending the Windows for Workgroups-based environment out to remote users whether they're traveling with a laptop, working from home, or working in a remote office."

Microsoft Vice President of Personal Systems Brad Silverberg commented, "Microsoft is pleased to see third party products such as Shiva Corporation's NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups provide great remote access solutions to Windows for Workgroups networks. The product's easy to use Windows user interface and seamless integration with Windows for Workgroups, combined with impressive throughput performance, make this an ideal solution for accessing the Windows for Workgroups network when on the road or from home."

Dedicated Communications Server

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is a standalone, secure device that can be easily installed in a central location, away from potential tampering. It requires no attached PC, keyboard or display screen. NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups uses the same hardware as Shiva's award-winning NetModem/E. That product, introduced in August 1991, provides remote networking for NetWare and Macintosh users.

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups sends standard NetBEUI packets, the protocol used by Windows for Workgroups, over the telephone line using the Point to Point Protocol (PPP). The device can be connected to thin, thick or 10BaseT Ethernet cabling using Shiva's EtherModules. A built-in high-speed modem implements the V.32 and V.32bis standards to provide base modulation rates to 14,400 bits per second (bps). It also implements the V.42 error correction standard for added reliability, and the V.42bis data compression standard for effective throughput up to 57,600 bps.

Central Management & Control

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is configured and monitored using a simple Microsoft Windows operating system application that runs on any Windows for Workgroups workstation. Shiva Net Manager configures and monitors the device over the network, even over a remote networking connection.

Security features include individual user names, passwords, and dial-back phone numbers. Using Shiva Net Manager, user lists and security information can be updated in multiple devices simultaneously ova the network without powering them down, opening them up, or even knowing where they are physically located.

Availability

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups will be available in the fourth quarter of 1992 directly from Shiva Corporation and from U.S. distributors and resellers. The U.S. List price is $1699.

Shiva Corporation

Shiva Corporation, headquartered in Cambridge, MA, is the leader in remote networking products for individuals and workgroups. Shiva products have won critical acclaim for their ease of use and for their innovative approach to remote networking and internetworking.

Shiva Corp, One Cambridge Center, Cambridge, MA 02142

617-252-6300,  fax: 617-252-6852

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Fact Sheet: The Shiva NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups

Product Name: NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups

Description:

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is the first dial-in remote networking server that supports Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. It is designed to give individuals easy access to their workgroup resources from anywhere using standard phone lines.

A stand-alone device, the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups connects directly to the workgroup's Ethernet cable. It is configured and monitored using Shiva Net Manager, a Windows application that runs on any Windows for Workgroups workstation.

To make a dial-in network connection, the user opens a connection file containing the phone number to call and the login information to use. The NetModem/E answers the call and asks the user for a password. Once connected, the user works just as if the remote computer were attached directly to the Ethernet, using Windows for Workgroups file sharing, Workgroup Mail, and Schedule+.

Shiva's client software for the remote PC, included with the product, has three components: an application for creating and editing connection files and managing connections; a control panel for configuring the serial port and modem; and a 32-bit Windows device driver that redirects Windows for Workgroups network traffic through the serial port and modem.

The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups uses the same hardware as Shiva's award-winning NetModem/E, which provides dial-in remote network access for NetWare and Macintosh users.

Features and Benefits:

Windows for Workgroups compatibility: The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups sends standard NetBEUI packets over the telephone line. Shiva and Microsoft worked closely during its development to ensure compatibility.

Dedicated hardware: The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is a standalone, secure device that can be easily installed in a central location, away from potential tampering. It requires no attached PC, keyboard or display screen.

High-performance modem: The NetModem/E hardware contains a high-speed modem that implements the V.32 and V.32bis standards to provide base modulation rates to 14,400 bits per second (bps). It also implements the V.42 error correction standard, for added reliability, and the V.42bis data compression standard for effective throughput up to 57,600 bps.

Simple management: Shiva Net Manager, a Windows application, configures and monitors the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups over the network, even over a remote networking connection. Network administrators can maintain user lists with passwords and dial-back security information and update the software in multiple devices without powering them down, opening them up, or even knowing where they are located.

Security: The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups lets the network administrator give each user an individual name and password and an individual dialback phone number. The device itself is secured by an administrator password to prevent unauthorized re-configuration.

Customers:

Workgroups using Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is the ideal way to give portable and home PC users access to network resources so they can share files, messages, and schedules even when they are not in the office.

Applications:

Mail, Schedule+, File Sharing: The NetModem/E is completely compatible with all of the applications included with Windows for Workgroups. Remote users can send and receive mail, schedule meetings, and share files.

Traveling Workers: People who travel can remain in touch with their workgroup by dialing into the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups from anywhere there is a phone line.

Working at Home: Telecommuting has been adopted in some communities as a way to reduce pollution from automobile commuting and to let people optimize time spent working and with their families. Remote networking with the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups ensures productivity for telecommuters by giving them access to the same resources as their counterparts in the office.

Remote Offices: Small remote offices are often isolated from the corporate network. Using Windows for Workgroups and the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups, workers at these offices can share information with each other and with workers at the home office.

Technical Specifications:

10MHz 68000 processor

512KB battery-backed SRAM

64KB ROM

Fujitsu MB 86950 Ethernet controller

EtherModule Ethernet interfaces for Thick (10Base5),

            Thin (10Base2), or twisted pair (10BaseT) cabling

Maximum power consumption: 25 watts

Size: 1.5"h x 5.5"w x 9.5"d

Weight: 3 lbs.

Product Includes:

NetModem/E hardware with integrated high-speed modem; Shiva's client software with rights to use it on as many remote PCs as required; Shiva Net Manager for configuration and maintanence; User Guide and Hardware Installation Guide.

Availability:

The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups will be available in the fourth quarter of 1992 directly from Shiva Corporation and from distributors and resellers worldwide.

Future Plans:

Shiva's plans for products supporting Windows for Workgroups include:

* Multiple ports

* Simultaneous support of multiple protocols including

  IPX (NetWare) and AppleTalk Remote Access Protocol (Macintosh)

* Shared modem dial-out

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Questions and Answers About Shiva's NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups

What are the features of NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups?

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups provides remote networking for Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, a new operating system that integrates networking capabilities into the familiar Microsoft Windows environment. It allows remote users of Microsoft Windows for Workgroups to connect to the local area network (LAN) over standard phone lines in order to access shared files, send and receive electronic mail, and use group scheduling software.

How do these features benefit PC users?

Because Microsoft Windows for Workgroups provides networking that is inexpensive and easy to set up, learn and use, many more PC users can take advantage of LAN resources. NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups extends the reach of the Windows for Workgroups network, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of connecting to their corporate LAN from home, while traveling, or from satellite offices. Remote users make connections to the NetModem by using a Windows application to open a special file containing the phone number and login information. Once connected, they work just as they do when using a PC directly connected to the network.

How do they benefit network managers?

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is also easy to set up and manage. The person who manages it need not be a networking or MIS professional. It is designed to be managed by anyone familiar with Windows for Workgroups. The administrator uses a Windows application called Shiva Net Manager to configure the device and to add, maintain, and delete user and security information.

What are the primary differences between the original NetModem/E and the new NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups?

The original NetModem/E provides dial-in remote networking for Novell NetWare and for Apple Macintosh network environments. In contrast, the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups provides remote networking only for the Windows for Workgroups environment.

In addition, the original NetModem/E provides shared dial-out and remote routing between two networks. The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is dedicated to dial-in remote networking.

How does using NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups compare to using remote control software?

With the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups, the user works in exactly the same way whether connected directly to the network or remotely over a phone line. Applications run on the user's own PC; only the data the user needs is transferred over the network connection. Graphical applications such as spreadsheets and presentation packages operate at full speed. And the user is always certain about where the c: drive really is. To transfer files, the user simply uses the File Manager to drag and drop the file just as when working in the office.

In contrast, remote control software transfers screen, keyboard, and mouse information over the network connection. When that network connection is a telephone line, the performance of typical Windows applications degrades seriously because of the massive quantity of graphical data moving over the phone line connection. Scrolling and repainting graphical images can take so long as to be unusable. Further, the user must always keep in mind that the c: drive is located on the distant machine that is being remotely controlled. To copy a file to the user's own machine requires a special command instead of a simple drag-and-drop operation in the File Manager.

How does NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups compare to Microsoft's Remote Access Server?

Shiva's NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is specifically designed to serve the needs of Windows for Workgroups users. It is a stand-alone device that is designed for use with Windows for Workgroups and requires no dedicated PC, display, or keyboard.

In contrast, Microsoft's Remote Access Server provides remote networking capability for Microsoft LAN Manager network operating systems, not for Windows for Workgroups. It requires a dedicated PC running OS/2 plus the Remote Access Server software.

What steps does the user take to connect to a network using NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups?

1. Create a connection file using the included

   Windows application.

2. Push the connect button in the file or open the

   file from the File Manager.

3. Enter a password when prompted by the NetModem

   that answers the call.

A Windows application included with the NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is used to create and edit connection files and to manage connections. Connection files contain information about the connection to be made, such as the phone number to call and the user name to use. The user can set up the file to automatically place a specific call (for instance, to a NetModem/E on their corporate LAN) when the file is opened. The software can be installed on as many remote PCs as needed.

What steps does an administrator take to set up a NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups?

1. Connect it directly to an Ethernet network and telephone line.

2. Add user names and passwords with Shiva Net Manager.

3. Install SeriaLink software and modems on the remote PCs.

How is NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups managed?

A new version of Shiva Net Manager is included with NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups. This Windows application can be used on any Windows for Workgroups PC to manage all the NetModem/Es on the Windows for Workgroups network. It can also be used over a remote networking connection.

Shiva Net Manager allows the administrator to add, delete, and edit user names and security information and to set the few configuration options. Access to the network can be enabled and disabled for each user, as can the dial-back feature. Access to the NetModem is controlled by an administrator's password to prevent unauthorized changes.

Does NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups support Microsoft's Workgroup Connection or the NetWare connectivity within Windows for Workgroups?

NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is designed for Windows for Workgroups in 386 enhanced mode. It does not support either the Workgroup Connection for DOS or the Novell NetWare connectivity feature of Windows for Workgroups. Shiva plans support for both of these in a future software release. DOS and Windows users can connect to NetWare networks using Shiva's original NetModem/E.

Does NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups support Microsoft LAN Manager networks?

It provides access to Windows for Workgroups resources and won't initially support LAN Manager. While LAN Manager and Windows for Workgroups use the same basic protocol, NetBEUI, the implementation in LAN Manager has not yet been updated to support Shiva's remote networking.

How does NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups fit into Shiva's product strategy?

Shiva's strategy is to provide remote networking products that support the most popular business desktop computing platforms and network environments in configurations that are cost effective for workgroup and enterprise customers.

Because it is powerful yet inexepensive and easy to use, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups will quickly become one of the most popular network environments, both in small businesses that need to connect just a few PCs and in large businesses that need to augment their centralized file servers with workgroup connectivity. The NetModem/E for Windows for Workgroups is the first remote networking server for Windows for Workgroups, giving users the remote access they need.

Shiva's future plans include combining support for Windows for Workgroups with support for NetWare and Macintosh network environments in a single multi-port remote networking server. This will give enterprise customers with multiple platforms and environments a manageable, secure remote networking solution.


COMPUEXPO's First Year Show in Las Vegas (Sept)
COMPUEXPO'S FIRST YEAR SHOW OPENS TODAY BRINGING THE NEXT TEN YEARS OF THE PC REVOLUTION TO LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Show Floor Completely Sold Out With 200 Exhibitors

(Las Vegas, NV September 21) -- COMPUEXPO '92 opens the doors today for its first year show at the Las Vegas Convention Center with almost 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services on a sold out show floor.

COMPUEXPO will feature the New Products Announcement Center which will showcase and announce new products from the ACER Group, SIIG, Colorado Memory Systems, and many other industry leaders. The New Products Center will span the full spectrum of computer software and hardware services, including: desktop computers, notebooks, multimedia, pen-based computers, networking and much more.

The show hours for COMPUEXPO today are 10AM to 5PM, Tuesday and Wednesday is 9AM to 5PM and Thursday will be 9 AM to 4PM.

COMPUEXPO will also be offering a sixteen session conference program chaired by many industry leaders. The keynote speakers will be Gordon Campbell, CEO of Chips & Technologies, John Patrick, VP Personal Programming for IBM, and C.S. Kuo, General Manager OEM Sales for Microsoft Corp.

IBM will be showcasing their product line and will have demonstrations from the following groups: Personal Computer Company, OS/2 Division, Networking Systems and Application Solutions Businesses. IBM will be offering COMPUEXPO attendees a total array of IBM OEM products and services for review through their touchscreen KIOSK System.

The Microsoft OEM New Business Group will be at COMPUEXPO promoting the Microsoft Easy Distribution program to companies manufacturing or assembling PC systems. The new MED program gives OEM's access to MS DOS 5.0 and Windows 3.1 directly from Microsoft.

COMPUEXPO will also feature ElectroGuides for information on Exhibitors, News Releases and New Product Announcements.

UNSC Investment Group

39899 Balentine Dr, Suite 305, Newark, CA 94560

510-657-3418

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IBM's VICE PRESIDENT SALES AND MARKETING FOR PERSONAL SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING, JOHN PATRICK, TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT COMPUEXPO ON OS/2 AND THE EMERGING PC MANUFACTURER

September 21, 1992 -- Somers, NY: John Patrick, VP Sales and Marketing for Personal Systems Programming for IBM will serve as a Keynote Speaker at COMPUEXPO '92 Tuesday September 22 in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"Today, the global PC industry is moving to support multi-tasking, multi-user, graphics based operating systems. IBM OS/2 is targeted at meeting the needs of this fast growing market. IBM Corp. welcomes the opportunity to speak at COMPUEXO '92 and support the emerging brand PC manufacturers from the US and Pacific Rim," explained Patrick.

George Jonic of IBM's OEM Marketing Division said, "IBM in addition to supporting COMPUEXPO by displaying and speaking about its OS/2 Operating System, will also be demonstrating its new commitment to OEM PC markets. We are committed to demonstrating to our OEM customers the benefits of the Micro Channel PC Architecture and our advanced disk drive technology. COMPUEXPO is an excellent environment to share these exciting developments."

COMPUEXPO was held from September 21 to 24, 1992, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The UNSC Investment Group, sponsor of COMPUEXPO, is located at 39899 Balentine Drive, #305, Newark, CA 94560. The telephone number is (510) 657-3418. The fax number is (510) 657-3499.

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MICROSOFT's C.S. KUO GENERAL MANAGER OF THE GREATER CHINA REGION, MICROSOFT OEM SALES TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT COMPUEXPO ON OEM DIFFERENTIATION IN TODAYS MARKETPLACE

September 21, 1992 -- Redmond, WA: C.S. Kuo, General Manager of Microsoft's Greater China Region, Microsoft OEM Sales division will serve as a Keynote Speaker at COMPUEXPO '92 Wednesday September 23 in Las Vegas, NV at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Microsoft Corp., the makers of Windows 3.1, see COMPUEXPO '92 as an excellent platform to gain support of the Windows 3.1 technology in the fastest growing segment of the PC industry.

"As a strong supporter of the Pacific Rim PC industry, Taiwan in particular, Microsoft is excited about supporting the first COMPUEXPO '92, Global OEM Showcase. Industry standard 486 and 386 system vendors are quickly moving to support Windows 3.1 on an OEM basis. Our participation in COMPUEXPO is directed at showing VARs, OEM's and System Integrators how to maximize their investment in Windows 3.1 technology, " said Kuo in accepting the invitation to speak at COMPUEXPO.

Allen Yu, Chairman of COMPUEXPO Sponsor UNSC Investment Group welcomed Mr. Kuo's acceptance as follows: "We are excited about C.S. Kuo's participation in COMPUEXPO '92. COMPUEXPO represents the fastest growing segment of the PC industry and because of Microsoft's position in the industry, an excellent match has been created for both Microsoft and the exhibitors and attendees of COMPUEXPO."

COMPUEXPO will begin today and run through Thursday at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The UNSC Investment Group, sponsor of COMPUEXPO, located at 39899 Balentine Drive, #305 Newark, CA 94560. The telephone number is 510-657-3418. The fax number is 510-657-3499. CA 94560. The telephone number is 510-657-3418. The fax number is 510-657-3499.


Neal Nelson Selects DPT SCSI Controller

for World's Most Powerful PC

Unix Expo Demonstration Ultimate in PC Technology

September 22, 1992 -- Maitland, Florida -- The SmartCache Plus EISA/SCSI host adapter from Distributed Processing Technology (DPT), has been selected by Neal Nelson and Associates as the disk controller for "The World's Most Powerful PC". SmartCache Plus was chosen over other SCSI adapters because of its superior performance in UNIX environments.

Neal Nelson and Associates, specialists in system performance testing, recently conducted its Fall Performance Finals in an effort to locate the best components available for modern computer systems. Winning components have been assembled into "The World's Most Powerful PC" which is being demonstrated by Neal Nelson and Associates at this week's Unix Expo in New York.

"We selected the DPT controller, quite simply because it is the best SCSI controller we could find," said Neal Nelson, president of Neal Nelson and Associates. "Its scalable architecture provides the price/performance flexibility which is invaluable in today's varied computing environment."

Disk performance is one of the most critical elements of today's computer systems because of the tremendous amount of data needed by graphical operating environments and the dramatic increase in both CPU power. DPT's SmartCache Plus EISA/SCSI controller provides the features and performance necessary to keep pace with these new developments.

DPT has taken a multi-level approach to optimizing disk performance. First, it worked with Microport Systems and Unix System Laboratories (USL) to co-develop the software device driver embedded in the Unix System V Release 4 operating system. As a result, many of the disk I/O tasks previously performed by the host CPU have been off-loaded to the DPT SCSI controller. Key driver features include: an advanced implementation of scatter/gather data transfer. This technique along with bus mastering and direct memory access (DMA) allows the DPT controller to efficiently manage the movement of data into and out of the computers random access memory (RAM) upon receipt of just a single read or write command from the host. Other features which help increase system throughput are command queuing and command overlapping which allow the system to issue multiple read and write requests simultaneously.

Secondly, SmartCache Plus supports the new Fast SCSI-II specification which provides for a 100% increase in the SCSI data transfer rate, from 5 megabytes per second to 10 megabytes per second. On the host side, SmartCache Plus supports the 32-bit EISA interface which allows for a data transfer rate of 33 megabytes per second. Combined, these features reduce the amount of time the CPU spends "on-the-bus" transferring data, and thus increase the amount of real work the system can perform.

In addition, DPT's optional hardware disk caching has been added to the SmartCache Plus controller used in the World's Most Powerful PC. DPT's hardware disk caching increases system performance by dramatically reducing disk access time. DPT designed its hardware disk caching to work in conjunction with the UNIX cache buffers resulting in a significant increase in overall system throughput.

By combining these hardware and software features SmartCache Plus EISA is able to provide unparalleled disk performance, as verified by being selected as the winning disk controller in Neal Nelson's Fall Performance Finals.

"Mr. Nelson has assembled a machine that clearly demonstrates what today's open systems technology has to offer -- an industry standard computer system capable of competing with proprietary workstations and departmental servers," says David Race, vice president of marketing at DPT. "Neal Nelson and Associates is providing a valuable, time-saving service to manufacturers and systems integrators who need tools like the Neal Nelson benchmark tests to help them select the best components, develop customer oriented solutions and bring them to market in a timely fashion," he added.

The World's Most Powerful PC consists of an Intel 486/66 DX2 CPU with 256 megabytes of main memory, 4.8 gigabytes of SCSI hard disk storage, two DPT SmartCache Plus EISA/SCSI controllers with 16 megabytes of cache RAM, a high-resolution graphics controller, and the UNIX System V Release 4 operating system.

Background information:

SmartCache Plus - Winning SCSI controller from DPT

SmartCache Plus is the only SCSI controller on the market that can be configured as both a non-caching and a caching controller. The entry-level-priced, non-caching configuration is converted to a high-end caching controller by simply adding DPT's unique plug-on caching module and up to 16 megabytes of cache RAM to the base controller. An add-on mirroring module provides support for a software independent array of mirrored drives. This scalable architecture provides manufacturers and integrators a complete range of price/performance options, suitable for systems ranging from standalone workstations and small networks up to multiprocessor-equipped file servers. SmartCache Plus EISA is the SCSI adapter of choice for manufacturers such as AST, NEC, Dell, AT&T/NCR, Intel, Wyse, Wang, and Siemens.

Neal Nelson and Associates - System Performance Specialist

Neal Nelson and Associates is based in Chicago and provides software for computer systems performance testing which is licensed to large government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of smaller companies. The Neal Nelson Remote Terminal Emulator and The Business Benchmark are used in the performance laboratories of many industry publications for systems analysis and performance review. In addition, the Neal Nelson Benchmark Labs conduct independent testing and performance consulting.

DPT corporate background

DPT is a privately held company founded in 1977. Corporate headquarters are near Orlando, Florida with a government sales office located near Washington, DC. European sales offices are located near London and Munich. DPT manufactures intelligent, peripheral controllers and connectivity software for microcomputers. DPT's revenues make it one of the largest peripheral manufacturers in the world. DPT's technology innovations include the first caching disk controller for minicomputers and PCs, the first software-independent disk array solution for the PC, and the first cache-convertible controller for the PC. DPT controllers are sold worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs .

Distributed Processing Technology

140 Candace Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

407-830-5522,  fax: 407-260-5366


SunSoft Adopts DPT 32-bit SCSI Technology
SunSoft Adopts DPT'S 32-bit SCSI Technology

Solaris 2.0 on x86 Supports SmartCache Plus SCSI Controllers

September 22, 1992 -- Maitland, Florida - Distributed Processing Technology (DPT), a leading manufacturer of SCSI peripheral controllers, has announced that support for its 32-bit EISA SCSI controller is included in SunSoft's Solaris 2.0 on x86 operating system. The operating system is being demonstrated by SunSoft using DPT-equipped 486 computers at this weeks UNIX Expo in New York.

The enhanced 32-bit SCSI driver embedded in the Solaris 2.0 on x86 operating system was co-developed by DPT and SunSoft over the past several months. The Early Access release of Solaris 2.0/x86 with the DPT driver is now available to developers.

Both companies recognized a need to develop a disk I/O subsystem that would be able to keep pace with the dramatic increase in CPU speed and allow users to take full advantage of the powerful graphical interface of Solaris 2.0. The DPT SCSI driver embedded in Solaris 2.0/x86 is tuned to take advantage of the unique capabilities of both the operating system and DPT's advanced controller architecture. The performance, functionality and reliability of the disk subsystem in Solaris 2.0/x86 is evidence of the success of the joint development effort.

"Our objective was to develop a fully integrated driver that took advantage of all the features of the SmartCache Plus SCSI controller and the Solaris 2.0 operating system," said David Race, vice president of marketing at DPT. "And the resulting device driver and controller combination does just that, it is a disk I/O subsystem that provides the performance needed to harness the power of the fastest x86 processor; the scalability needed to configure the disk subsystem to meet the needs of today's varied computing environment--from workstation to server; and the reliability necessary for mission-critical applications," he added.

Key Driver Features

* An integral flow control mechanism tailored to the DPT

  controller that maximizes DPT's onboard cache capabilities

* Separate read and write command queue management technology

  which allows for maximum efficiency in managing multiple

  disk I/O requests

* Multiple overlapping command support provides for enhanced

  management of multiple disk drive configurations

* An automatic cache flushing mechanism provides for

  sophisticated hardware and software cache management,

  improving robustness and reliability

SmartCache Plus SCSI Features

* Advanced, dual data path architecture

* Support for Fast SCSI-II devices -- increases transfer rate

  from 5 megabytes per second to 10 megabytes per second

* Optional hardware disk caching module can be added to the

  basic controller

* Disk fault tolerance added via a plug-on RAID 1, or disk

  mirroring, module

DPT Corporate Background

DPT is a privately held company founded in 1977. Corporate headquarters are near Orlando, Florida with a government sales office in Annapolis, MD, European sales offices located in Milton Keynes (London), England and Penzberg (Munich), Germany. DPT manufactures intelligent peripheral controllers for microcomputer. DPT's technology innovations include the first caching disk controller for the PC, the first softare-independent RAID solution for the PC and the first cache-convertible controller for the PC. The company's SmartCache Plus EISA controllers have taken the lead in the market for 32-bit SCSI controllers. Price/performance superiority and industry standard compatibility have made SmartCache Plus EISA the SCSI adapter of choice for manufacturers such as AST, Dell, Intel, NCR/AT&T, NEC, Wang, Wyse, Siemens and others. DPT controllers are sold worldwide through a network of major distributors and OEMs.

Distributed Processing Technology

140 Candace Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

407-830-5522,  fax: 407-260-5366


Software Publishers Assoc. Tops 1,000 Members
Software Publishers Association Tops 1,000 Members

October 27, 1992 (Washington, DC) The Software Publishers Association (SPA) announced today that it just reached a milestone in membership, and now represents over 1000 companies. Its domestic and international members include the leading publishers in the business, consumer and education software markets. The SPA also represents non-publisher companies involved in the PC software market in a variety of capacities, ranging from hardware manufacturers and disk duplicators to software marketers and localization firms.

Established in 1984 with 25 companies, the SPA has grown steadily in membership numbers (see attached chart) and in services offered to its members. Organization services include lobbying and litigation on intellectual property rights, industry research, government affairs activities, publications and conferences, as well as a wide variety of programs specific to firms in a variety of software markets.

The SPA has prospered under the guidance of Executive Director Ken Wasch, who was instrumental in bringing together the original members to support the needs of an emerging PC software industry. According to Wasch, "More than ever, the SPA is now positioned to represent a wide constituency of players in the PC software industry on issues of national and international interest."

Also according to Wasch, "The SPA remains committed to growing and changing with the industry. We embrace new computing technologies so that we can effectively serve the software community both today and tomorrow."

The Business section of the SPA has a variety of companies ranging from small startups to very large corporations including Microsoft, Borland, Lotus, and WordPerfect. The Consumer Section consists of publishers of consumer games, recreation software, and home productivity programs. It includes such companies as Interplay, Maxis, Broderbund, America Online, Intuit, and Sierra On-Line. Member companies publishing software for the K-12 and higher education markets join the Education Section. Current members include The Learning Company, Jostens Learning Corporation, Scholastic Software, Davidson & Associates, and EduQuest.

The Software Publishers Association is the principal trade association of the PC software industry. Its 1000 members represent the leading publishers in the business, consumer, and education markets. The SPA has offices in Washington, DC, and Paris, France.

Software Publishers Association

1730 M St, Northwest, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20036

202-452-1600,  fax: 202-223-8756


ParcPlace VisualWorks Applic. Dev. Environment
ParcPlace Introduces VisualWorks

ParcPlace's Entry into the  Application Development Environment Market

SUNNYVALE, Calif. October 19, 1992   ParcPlace Systems, Inc. today introduced and began shipping VisualWorks, an application development environment (ADE) for corporate developers creating graphical, client/server applications that are instantly portable across PC, Macintosh and Unix platforms. The key components of VisualWorks include a graphical user interface (GUI) builder, database access capabilities, reusable application framework, and instant cross-platform portability.

VisualWorks is based on ParcPlace's ObjectWorks/Smalltalk, a mature, fully object-oriented programming environment used by Fortune 1000 companies to develop business-critical applications.

With VisualWorks, MIS departments can quickly create graphical applications to fill increasing user demands for information access, as well as leverage an object-oriented architecture to address complex application development needs.

"VisualWorks is a solid investment for corporate developers that program in 3GLs or 4GLs and are migrating to client/server computing and object-oriented technology," said Bill Lyons, president and CEO of ParcPlace. "In the near term, it enables developers to create graphical applications in minutes, not months. In the long term, the object-oriented foundation addresses the problems of managing application complexity and diminishing the application development backlog."

VisualWorks is ParcPlace's first product in the emerging ADE market.  Currently, software vendors from various categories are entering this market by offering products that integrate interface builders, database access tools, and application logic for client/server applications.  VisualWorks sets a new standard by providing the components of an ADE with the added advantages of instant cross platform portability, an object-oriented foundation and an application framework.

Key VisualWorks Components

Graphical Interface Builder -- VisualWorks enables corporate developers to create GUIs quickly with a point-and-click "palette" and "canvas."  A standard interface layout, or canvas, is automatically generated for the developers to begin work. Customized canvases may also be designed and stored within VisualWorks.

Developers use the palette and choose from a wide array of layout tools to design the interface. These tools include a menu builder, icon painter and color tool. The most frequently used palette tools are conveniently located on the "Multi-Tool," enabling quick access. Once visual components are placed on the canvas, the developer may dynamically fine-tune the layout by re-sizing, cutting or pasting, or re-aligning the pieces selected.

Within minutes, a functioning GUI is created and the first phase of application development is complete. VisualWorks eliminates the drudgery of building interfaces and allows the developer to spend more productive time fulfilling complex application requests.

ChameleonView, a component of the GUI builder, illustrates instant portability of the new GUI across the most popular client/server front-ends, including Windows, Motif, OS/2 Presentation Manager, Macintosh, and OPEN LOOK. Also, ChameleonView allows developers to immediately preview the new interface in the native application look of the platforms listed above.

Database Access -- The VisualWorks database access capability allows developers to easily combine the power of hierarchical, relational, and object-oriented database systems with object-oriented programming technology for client/server applications. VisualWorks' open interface structure enables easy integration of virtually any type of database.  VisualWorks provides direct access to Oracle and Sybase databases. Through Information Builders, Inc.'s EDA/SQL gateway, more than 48 databases may be accessed including hierarchical, flat file and network databases on minicomputers, mainframes and workstations.

VisualWorks enables a logical migration for MIS into object-oriented application development without the need to restructure database information. Database interaction is handled through the VisualWorks External Database Interface (EDI). EDI makes the database interface an object, eliminating many of the complexities of accessing multiple database APIs, and allowing developers to apply the power of object-oriented programming to managing relational data. The VisualWorks EDI enables developers to map data to objects allowing access to information regardless of the type of database.

Reusable Application Framework -- A GUI builder is essential for corporate developers; however, the majority of application development time is spent linking the GUI to its designated actions and data. VisualWorks assists developers in creating a working application with an application framework which generates code to tie the interface and application together. The application framework provides the structure for the application and includes tools that prompt the developer where scripting of actions is required. Reusable application frameworks facilitate easier application maintenance, enhance future development efforts, and ensure high-quality applications.

Developers get results quickly without in-depth knowledge of the programming language. VisualWorks supports the design of a production application that is maintainable and extendable, not merely a prototype or throw-away code. The application framework is completely object-oriented, which enables developers to reuse not only the interface but the application logic that defines the application. Applications can be reused individually or as a part of another application. The framework enables the application, not just the code, to leverage the features of object-orientation.

An application module can be created and all applications that use this module will automatically inherit any new behavior assigned to the original. For example, changing the five digit zip code to nine digits on all the appropriate interfaces could require weeks of programming. With VisualWorks, the change is made once and replicated everywhere, saving significant time on application maintenance. VisualWorks is the only ADE that provides a reusable application framework.

Instant Cross-Platform Portability--  Applications developed with VisualWorks run on all leading platforms without requiring recompilation.  It is the only ADE that provides users with such flexibility in platform choices. This open, portable architecture applies to both the client and server sides of the application. For example, if an application is developed for the PC under Windows, it is automatically available on OS/2 Presentation Manager, Macintosh, and Unix systems under OPEN LOOK or Motif. The developer only maintains one set of source code for all of the industries leading platforms.

Smalltalk -- VisualWorks' object-oriented foundation is Smalltalk. Most other ADEs offer proprietary scripting languages which are not suited to manage complexity or change. With VisualWorks, users may create simple, graphical interfaces, as well as access the power of Smalltalk to develop industrial-strength, reusable applications. Smalltalk is a fully object-oriented language, incorporating mature class libraries over 400 classes and 7,000 methods and powerful development tools. Its object-oriented  memory manager leads the industry in sophistication and performance. With the Smalltalk foundation, VisualWorks enables users to take advantage of true object-oriented capabilities, such as inheritance, polymorphism and encapsulation. This facilitates code reuse, improves programmer productivity and ensures high-quality application development.

Price and Availability

VisualWorks is currently shipping on Intel-based 386 and 486 PCs under Windows 3.1, Apple's Macintosh, Quadra and PowerBook under System 7, Sun 4, IBM RS/6000, HP 9000 Series 700, Digital DECstation under Ultrix and Sequent's Symmetry 2000 Series multiprocessing system under OPEN LOOK or Motif as appropriate. VisualWorks is currently in beta on OS/2 and NeXT platforms, and is expected to ship by January, 1993. VisualWorks is priced at $2,995 for Windows, OS/2 and Macintosh and $4,995 for UNIX. The database drivers are priced at $495 for Oracle or Sybase and $995 for EDA/SQL.

ParcPlace Systems, Inc.

Based in Sunnyvale, Calif., ParcPlace Systems is the premier, full service provider of object-oriented solutions for software developers. ParcPlace products include integrated development tools and class libraries that enhance application development in the two industry standard object-oriented languages, C++ and Smalltalk. ParcPlace recently expanded its commitment to its C++ offering with the acquisition of the Solbourne OI Software Business Unit. ParcPlace also offers training, technical support and consulting, as well as courses in object-oriented design and methodology.

ParcPlace Systems, Sunnyvale, CA

PRODUCT INFO: info@parcplace.com  (Internet Email)


IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079 (PostScript)
IBM COLOR JETPRINTER PS FROM LEXMARK LOWERS PRICE POINT FOR POSTSCRIPT-COMPATIBLE DESKTOP COLOR PRINTING

LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 22, 1992 . . . The first IBM desktop color printer that is PostScript-compatible was introduced today by Lexmark International Inc., a former IBM division that became an independent company last year.

The IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079 sets a new, lower price point for high-quality, PostScript-compatible desktop color printing. It features a new RISC processor, enhanced brilliant color and simultaneous connection to IBM and Apple Macintosh computers.

At a suggested retail price of $3,495, this next-generation inkjet color printer comes standard with an advanced version of PostScript-compatible software, co-developed by Lexmark and Phoenix Technologies, and many other features that match or exceed more expensive color printers. For example, 360 x 360 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution offers 44 percent higher resolution and three times more levels of color than the leading competitor's product. The higher resolution combined with an advanced screening technique called ColorGrade enables the IBM color printer to produce halftone quality normally associated with more costly 600 dpi printers. The IBM Color Jetprinter PS also prints up to 11" x 17" images with one standard paper tray. The $3,495 price includes one year, IBM or dealer on-site service.

Faster, Smaller, Lighter

With a new advanced 16MHz, full 32-bit RISC microprocessor developed by Advanced Micro Devices Inc., the IBM color printer offers an average 44 percent improvement in speed, and roughly half the size and weight, compared to the leading competitor's model.

"We're leapfrogging the competition in the emerging under-$4,000 market for high-quality PostScript color printers," said Donald C. Shropshire Jr., Lexmark's vice president of marketing for the Americas and the Far East. "Lexmark established the benchmark for monochrome printers last year with the first true 600 dpi desktop laser printer, the IBM 4029, and today Lexmark is setting a new standard in lower-cost, high-quality, PostScript-compatible desktop color printing with the IBM 4079.

"We fully expect today's announcement to make color printing more attractive and more affordable to a much broader marketplace," Mr. Shropshire added. "The IBM 4079 helps overcome the barriers that made many people hesitate to invest in color."

Millions of Color Combinations

The crisp, halftone quality and simple ease-of-use features of the IBM color printer make it an ideal productivity tool for superior business presentation graphics, computer-aided design (CAD/CAM/CAE) and desktop publishing.

With 360 x 360 dpi and Lexmark's ColorGrade enhanced screening, it provides 144 levels of color with smooth color transitions that show virtually no banding or stair-stepping between colors. The IBM 4079 produces very fine lines and smooth curves for detailed line art and technical drawings.

Four ink cartridges (primary colors cyan, magenta, yellow and black, or CMYK) provide true four-color process printing that can generate millions of vivid color combinations (including true black) with laser-like quality for total freedom of expression. An ink-out sensor automatically stops the printer and displays a message if a cartridge needs replacing. When it's replaced, printing continues with no loss of data. It is PANTONE-licensed for color matching and ships with 35 Type 1 scalable fonts.

PostScript compatibility and graphics language (GL) plotter emulation ensure that the IBM color printer works with all leading color application software. A SmartSwitch feature automatically switches between PostScript and GL plotter language emulations, eliminating awkward manual switch changes.

An important cost-saving, ease-of-use feature is the single paper tray that can handle different size media from envelopes to B-size (11" x 17") paper. The IBM Color Jetprinter PS prints on a variety of media including plain paper, special coated paper, envelopes and inkjet transparencies. Typical printing cost per page is 15 cents on plain paper and 26 cents on special coated paper. A sample supply of IBM 4079 coated paper is shipped with the printer. The IBM color printer's design incorporates a no-U-turn paper path for greater reliability.

Designed For Shared Use

Multiple users in a department or workgroup can connect to the IBM Color Jetprinter PS and send data to it concurrently. With an optional Y cable, three ports can be active, or "hot," at one time: parallel, serial and LocalTalk".

The IBM Color Jetprinter PS is fully compatible with the IBM 4033 LAN Connection giving local area network (LAN) users instant access to IBM OS/2 LAN Server, Microsoft LAN Manager, Novell Netware and AIX networks. Improved throughput is provided by Lexmark's high-velocity parallel interface utilizing Lexmark's exclusive "Fastbytes" protocol, which speeds data transfer to rapidly clear a LAN of print data.

Wide application and print driver support shipped with the IBM Color Jetprinter PS includes IBM OS/2, Microsoft Windows, AIX, and Apple Systems 6 and 7.

New Technology, Superior Performance

The advanced function and performance advantages of the IBM color printer are attributable to the new AMD Am29200 RISC processor. The IBM Color Jetprinter PS is the first product to use this fast, high-performance chip that was designed to Lexmark requirements.

The IBM color printer comes standard with four megabytes (MB) of memory and is upgradeable to an optional 16MB. An advanced memory compression function allows the printer to handle complex jobs with only one-third the memory normally needed to create a page.

The printer takes less than a minute to warm up for use and, when ready, printer functions are easily selectable from the intuitive 32-character LCD, or liquid crystal display, operator panel in the user's choice of English, French, Spanish or six other supported languages. Operating noise levels are very low (44dB) and it is silent when idle.

Prices, Options and Availability

The IBM Color Jetprinter PS 4079 is available now from Lexmark and IBM authorized resellers, and from IBM and Lexmark direct. The standard machine lists at $3,495, with 4MB and 8MB memory optional upgrades at $419 and $749, respectively (dealer prices vary). The optional Y-cable lists for $39, replacement ink cartridges are $24.75 for black and $34.75 for color, and printer supplies range from $21.50 to $50.

Lexmark International Inc., which has introduced more than 20 new printer products since it was formed in 1991, is an independent information products company that develops, manufactures and markets IBM personal printers, IBM typewriters, related supplies and keyboards.

Lexmark International, 740 New Circle Rd NW, Lexington, KY 40511


Ensoniq Adds Programmable MIDI Patch Bays
ENSONIQ ADDS PROGRAMMABLE MIDI PATCH BAYS TO PRODUCT LINE

September 15, 1992 -- Malvern, PA--ENSONIQ Corp has announced the development of two new MIDI accessories, the KMX-8 and KMX-16 Programmable MIDI Patch Bays. These units are rackmount MIDI patch bays which help simplify connections between multiple MIDI keyboards, sound modules and computers for the mid-sized and professional MIDI setup.

The KMX-8 is an 8 input/8 output device, with merging of Inputs 1 and 2. Input and output connections are easily edited from the front panel, and its 30 Presets can be selected via MIDI program change or directly from the front panel. For the bigger MIDI setup the KMX-16 offers 15 inputs and 16 outputs, 99 Presets and an enhanced front panel layout, in addition to all the features found in the KMX-8. Both patch bays come with free Mac and Atari visual editing software which allows the user to name all the MIDI devices they have in their system, name their Presets, and simply draw lines between devices to make their connections.

"These MIDI patch bays fill an important niche in the market," states ENSONIQ President Bruce Crockett. "They help the home studio and performing musician take control of their MIDI setup at an affordable price, without the complexity and cost of other 'high end' devices."

The KMX-8 has a suggested retail price of $295.00 (US) and the KMX-16 retails for $579.00 (US). For more information contact: ENSONIQ Corp, 155 Great Valley Parkway, P.O. Box 2032, Malvern, PA 19355, or call 1-800-553-5151; (215) 647-3930 FAX (215) 647-8908


Ensoniq ASR-10 Advanced Sampling Workstation
ENSONIQ INTRODUCES ASR-10 ADVANCED SAMPLING WORKSTATION

October 1, 1992 -- Malvern, PA--ENSONIQ Corp has announced the release of a new sampling keyboard, the ASR-10 Advanced Sampling Workstation. This next-generation sampler is the first product to incorporate ENSONIQ's newest chip design, the OTTO chip, which provides many significant advancements. "We've been listening to our customers for some time now, and with our new chip design we are able to provide all the important features they requested, along with a few innovations of our own," states ENSONIQ President Bruce Crockett.

The ASR-10 is 31-note polyphonic and offers stereo or mono sampling. Standard memory is 2 Megabytes, which is expandable up to 16 Megabytes using industry-standard SIMMs. Sample times range from 10 seconds in stereo at a 44.1 kHz sampling rate to a maximum of 3 minutes mono in a fully expanded machine. The ASR-10 provides true 16-bit linear sampling, utilizing 64x oversampling Sigma-Delta technology for flawless sound reproduction.

The ASR-10 has an onboard 24-bit stereo effects processor with 50 algorithms, ranging from high quality reverbs, delays and chorusing to signal conditioning effects such as compression, parametric EQ and inverse expansion. All effects are fully programmable and allow dynamic control of all parameters from a variety of modulation sources. The ASR-10 offers a wealth of sampling options, allowing sounds to be sampled through the effects, resampled through different effects in the digital domain, or allow resampling of any sound combination triggered from the keyboard, onboard sequencer or from MIDI.

Audio Tracks allow external signals to be routed through the effects in realtime, so other instruments or a microphone can be plugged into the ASR-10 and share the onboard effects capabilities.

The ASR-10 shares the same voice architecture as ENSONIQ's EPS series samplers, with a wealth of wave editing commands and synthesis capabilities. Most DSP functions in the ASR-10 can be auditioned, so the user can try various crossfade looping options and compare their results with the original before choosing which to keep. This includes a new Time Compression/Expansion function, which changes the length of sampled data without affecting pitch, critical for drum loops and broadcast production needs.

The ASR-10 has a 16-track sequencer with complete editing and MIDI automated mixdown capabilities, ENSONIQ's exclusive Patch Selects and Poly-Key Pressure keyboard, optional SCSI and digital I/O interfaces and a quad-density (HD) disk drive. It is compatible with all the existing sound libraries and computer software support developed for the EPS series, giving it the largest library of available sounds for a sampling instrument today. The ASR-10 ships with 8 sound disks and includes a Tutorial manual with a disk of examples, as well as a detailed Reference Manual.

The ASR-10 has a suggested retail price of $2695.00 (US) and is currently shipping. ENSONIQ plans to release a rackmount ASR-10 early in 1993 and plans an aggressive campaign of new sound development, including CD-ROM libraries. For more information contact: ENSONIQ Corp, 155 Great Valley Parkway, P.O. Box 2032, Malvern, PA 19355, or call 1-800-553-5151.

Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, PA, ENSONIQ Corp is one of the leading innovators in the field of sound technology. Using advanced custom microchip design in sound producing devices, ENSONIQ provides the consumer with genuine breakthrough technology at affordable prices.


Triviatoons Disks for Ensoniq SD-1/VFXSD
TRIVIATOONS DISKS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SD-1/VFXSD

October 1, 1992 -- Malvern, PA--- ENSONIQ Corp has released the ENSONIQ MUSIC COLLECTION -- TRIVIATOONS," a collection of sequences authentically recreated from America's best-loved TV shows and movies. There are three volumes now available which include such favorites as 'I Love Lucy," "Looney Tunes," "Honey Mooners," "American Bandstand," "Jeopardy" and "The Munsters." Each song was meticulously programmed to accurately recreate the sound and feel of the original performance. These collections are designed to be used to spice up live performances, provide seques for wedding bands, humorous break music and for enjoyment at home.

Each disk contains five songs, and includes versions for the SD-1/SD-1 32 Voice, VFXSD Version II and original VFXSD. Each volume retails for $24.95 (US). For more information contact ENSONIQ Corp, 155 Great Valley Parkway, PO Box 3023, Malvern PA 19355, or call 1-800-553-5151.

Headquartered outside of Philadelphia, PA, ENSONIQ Corp is one of the leading innovators in the field of sound technology. Using advanced custom microchip design in sound producing devices, ENSONIQ provides the customer with genuine breakthrough technology at affordable prices.


Lotus Chooses Sybase as Corp. Standard Database
LOTUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION CHOOSES SYBASE AS CORPORATE STANDARD DATABASE

SYBASE Products are Key Component to Support Lotus' Strategic Information System

EMERYVILLE, CA, October 26, 1992 -- Sybase, Inc. today announced that Lotus Development Corp. of Cambridge, MA has standardized on the SYBASE system as its corporate-wide database architecture. The SYBASE system is used throughout Lotus' operations to build a variety of client/server applications such as sales, human resources, finance and executive management systems. With the SYBASE system, Lotus has created an integrated information strategy with a standard architecture.

Lotus also uses the SYBASE system at the core of its Lotus Information System (LIS), a client/server, PC-based executive management system, which is an integral part of Lotus' internal Working Together strategy. Working Together helps provide groups of people who need to share information with a consistent interface across different platforms. Efficiency is increased by allowing users to move from a spreadsheet to a word processing document without having to learn a different set of commands.

Sybase, Inc. develops and markets the SYBASE system, a leading client/server-based relational database management system (RDBMS) product family for developing on-line, enterprise-wide applications. Lotus has been working closely with Sybase since 1989.

"We chose SYBASE because of its leadership in the client/server database market," said Gene Cort, vice president of information systems and support. "The fact that we have a strong and ongoing relationship with Sybase has allowed us to combine our technologies to create applications with visible productivity benefits throughout the company."

Mark Hoffman, president, chairman and chief executive officer of Sybase, said, "We are excited that Lotus, one of the leading software vendors, has standardized on SYBASE. We've worked closely with Lotus in the past, and we are delighted that SYBASE plays an integral role in the Lotus Working Together strategy."

Warehouses for Corporate-Wide Applications

Lotus stores its financial, sales, human resources and other company-critical information from transaction-based systems in what it calls "Sybase Database Warehouses." These warehouses create a common corporate data repository on Digital VAX and PC-based servers, allowing easy access from client/server applications. In addition, manufacturing, forecasting and newswire information can be accessed through the Lotus Information System from a number of Lotus Notes databases. Lotus Notes is the company's open workgroup computing environment.

Lotus Information System

The Lotus Information System is a client/server, PC-based executive information system that uses Microsoft SQL Server -- the SYBASE SQL Server for OS/2 -- and Lotus Notes. The system provides more than 100 Lotus executives with timely information on product sales, cost center expenses, customer support calls, headcount and more. By using LIS, which was designed with the same look and feel as the Lotus Windows product suite, Lotus managers have easy access to key data in a familiar, consistent user interface. In addition, the data retrieved in LIS can then be shared with other Lotus products via the Windows clipboard for further analysis and data sharing.

LIS allows, for example, a Lotus cost center manager to examine monthly numbers by simply clicking on an icon, where organized rows of data appear on the screen. Several layers of information are accessible in the SYBASE database by double clicking on a specified row allowing a manager to easily find information for a specific cost-center, copy it to the Windows clipboard, and paste it into Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows for further analysis and graphing, or into Lotus Notes for information sharing or e-mail.

Lotus Development Corporation

Lotus Development Corp. (NASDAQ: LOTS) provides software applications and support services that meet the business needs of individuals, workgroups and range of products that form the foundation of the company's Working Together strategy, which focuses on integrating applications, platforms and people. The company's first product, 1-2-3, is still the most popular personal computer software applications product in the world, with more than 20 million users. Lotus markets its products in more than 80 countries worldwide and provides numerous support services, both from its consulting division and form its award-winning 24-hour support center.

Sybase, Inc.

Sybase, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYBS) develops and markets the SYBASE system, a leading client/server-based RDBMS product family for on-line, enterprise-wide applications. The company offers proven products and services to provide customers with complete desktop to mainframe solutions. Headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Sybase markets its products worldwide through its direct sales force, telesales, distributors, OEMs, VARs, and systems integrators.

Sybase, 6475 Christie Ave, Emeryville, CA 94608

510-596-3500,  fax: 510-658-9441


MathWorks Student Edition of MatLab
THE MATHWORKS' STUDENT EDITION OF MATLAB BECOMES PRENTICE HALL'S FASTEST-SELLING ENGINEERING PRODUCT

More than 25,000 Copies Sold In Eight Months; Popularity Driven by MATLAB's Broad-based Applicability and The MathWorks' Comprehensive Support for the Integration of MATLAB into College Curriculum

NATICK, Mass., Oct. 26, 1992 - The Student Edition of MATLAB from The MathWorks has become Prentice Hall's fastest-selling engineering product ever, with sales of 25,000 copies in just eight months to students at colleges and universities worldwide.

Educational institutions in which The Student Edition of MATLAB has been adapted for coursework include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon, Stanford University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the U.S. Air Force Academy. In addition, professors at many of these schools are using the professional version of MATLAB in their research.

The professional version of MATLAB merges the industry's most powerful and accurate numeric computation software, an easy-to-use fourth-generation programming language, outstanding graphics capabilities, with an extensive family of toolboxes for solving application-specific problems. The powerful mathematical foundation and ease of use of The Student Edition of MATLAB, a limited version of the professional software, is ideally suited for material covered in the traditional college curriculum.

Peter M. Janzow, senior editor, electrical and computer engineering at Prentice Hall, said, "The Student Edition of MATLAB is the fastest-selling engineering product we've ever had. There really isn't anything else out there right now that is a serious competitor. We've found academicians like MATLAB because it's an ideal mix of computational firepower and graphic visualization that can help students put theory into practice. Professional schools feel compelled to prepare students for the work world, and introducing them to MATLAB is an excellent way to do this, given its widespread use in industry and government."

MATLAB's unmatched combination of features allows users to analyze and visualize data; prototype, analyze and optimize engineering system designs and algorithms; and explore new concepts in scientific research. It also enables them to create mathematical models and solve systems of equations and perform general engineering and scientific computations- all without leaving the MATLAB environment.

Other Offerings Complement MATLAB in Academic Settings

The Student Edition of MATLAB is complemented by a number of other offerings from The MathWorks that benefit academic researchers, college professors and students. These include classroom kits to aid professors incorporating MATLAB into courses, and special site licensing agreements and on-site training to encourage the use of the Student Edition of MATLAB and MATLAB itself in educational settings.

Also, Prentice Hall has launched its MATLAB Curriculum Series, a selection of supplemental text for the following courses: digital signal processing, control theory, linear algebra, signals and systems, linear systems, numerical methods, applied mathematics and advanced engineering mathematics. Authors include Professors Dolores Etter of the University of Colorado; David Hill of Temple University; Al Oppenheim of MIT; Tom Parks of Cornell; Jim McClellan of Georgia Tech and Sid Burrus of Rice University. MacMillan and Addison-Wesley publishing houses are also designing textbooks for use with The Student Edition of MATLAB.

Pricing, Distribution, Availability

The Student Edition of MATLAB, which consists of software and a student user's manual, is priced at the cost of a college textbook and is available in university and college bookstores. Information on classroom kits, site licensing and on-site training is available from the MathWorks.

Prentice Hall is part of the Higher Education Group of Simon & Schuster, the publishing arm of Paramount Communications Inc. Simon & Schuster is the world's largest educational publisher and is also engaged in consumer and professional information publishing worldwide. Paramount Communications is a global entertainment and publishing company.

The MathWorks, Inc., based in Natick, Mass., develops, markets and supports high-performance software for interactive numeric computation, visualization and dynamic system simulation. The MathWorks' products are used worldwide by more than 100,000 users at leading commercial and government research laboratories and organizations, including Boeing, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, E.I. DuPont and Motorola, as well as at hundreds of educational institutions.

The MathWorks

Cochituate Place, 24 Prime Park Way, Natick, MA 01760

508-653-1415,  fax: 508-653-2997


SIMULINK C Code Generator for Real-Time Control
THE MATHWORKS AND dSPACE INTRODUCE INTEGRATED SOLUTION FOR DESIGN, SIMULATION, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REAL-TIME CONTROL SYSTEMS

Solution Enables Automatic C Code Generation, Slashing Time and Cost to Develop C Code; Gives Engineers a Way to Cut Time to Market While Building Higher Quality Products

NATICK, Mass./PADERBORN, Germany, Oct. 26, 1992 - The MathWorks, Inc. and dSPACE GmbH today introduced a high performance, low-cost, hardware and software solution for the design, analysis and implementation of real-time control and embedded systems. This solution is based on The MathWorks' new SIMULINK C Code Generator, the new SIMULINK Accelerator, and a comprehensive family of dSPACE hardware offerings including plugin boards for PCs, expansion boxes with bus interfaces, and Ethernet compatible expansion boxes for lab or in-vehicle use. Based on established products from The MathWorks including MATLAB, powerful numeric computation software with outstanding graphics and visualization capabilities; SIMULINK, software for modeling and analyzing dynamic systems; and application-specific toolboxes, this new solution provides automatic generation of C code for real-time control applications across multiple platforms with a price-performance ratio dramatically better than previously available methods .

The SIMULINK C Code Generator enables engineers in automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, computer peripherals, robotics, and other industries to cut time to market for products. In addition, the C Code Generator has been designed to work in an open environment to give multiple users access to code and the ability to interface to multiple hardware devices. Also included in the new simulation environment is The MathWorks' new SIMULINK Accelerator for compiling systems, linking the compiled C code into SIMULINK for code verification, and accelerating the simulation process.

dSPACE hardware and software in the systems are based on digital signal processing technology that enables extremely fast processing during real-time operation. dSPACE hardware is based on technologically advanced Texas Instruments TMS320C30 and TMS320C40 floating-point DSPs, with computing power starting at 33 MFLOPS.

"The MathWorks' new simulation environment, with the SIMULINK C Code Generator, enables engineers designing systems-- from anti-lock braking systems and robots to stability and navigation systems-- to substantially shorten development time and heighten product quality," said John N. Little, The MathWorks' president and chief executive officer. "Other simulation environments are too costly, cumbersome or complicated to be cost-efficient. Ours fills a pressing need for one that's affordable, easy to learn, and easily accessible by everyone on the development team."

Dr. Herbert Hanselmann, co-founder and senior managing partner at dSPACE said, "Until now, being able to implement all sorts of control designs in minutes has been a fantasy. What we offer requires no coding, no development of proprietary electronics, no system integration hassel, and no execution speed concerns. We really have an affordable plug-and-play solution."

SIMULINK C Code Generator Features

The SIMULINK C Code Generator automatically generates C code for continuous, discrete-time and hybrid systems modeled as SIMULINK block diagrams. Users can interface the code directly to hardware for real-time testing. Previously, engineers had to write C code manually, a time-consuming process in which new bugs were often introduced. The direct linking of code into real-time testing environments was impossible or prohibitively expensive. The SIMULINK C Code Generator can be used for "hardware-in-the-loop" testing, stand-alone simulation, embedded real-time control and real-time simulation. It also facilitates rapid prototyping, in which designs can be rapidly iterated by editing block diagrams and generating new code.

SIMULINK Accelerator Speeds Simulations

The SIMULINK Accelerator allows users to compile an entire SIMULINK system, or subsystem, so that simulations run significantly faster than in uncompiled form. The accelerator automatically creates a compiled version of the system, links it, and replaces the block diagram model for simulation. At the same time, all of the interactive simulation capabilities, including the ability to change parameters and display results in scope windows "on the fly," remain intact.

Features, Benefits of MATLAB, SIMULINK

MATLAB merges the industry's most powerful and accurate numeric computation software, an easy-to-use fourth-generation programming language, and outstanding graphics capabilities, with an extensive family of application-specific toolboxes.

With this unique combination, users can analyze and visualize data; prototype, analyze and optimize engineering system designs and algorithms; and explore new concepts in research. They can also create mathematical models, solve systems of equations and perform general engineering and scientific computations - all without leaving the MATLAB environment. Toolboxes extend MATLAB by adding specialized functions for particular applications. These include neural networks, signal processing, control system design and analysis, system identification and optimization.

The toolboxes are created by world-class experts in their respective fields and represent theory and algorithms at the cutting edge of scientific and engineering research. SIMULINK is built on MATLAB, offering users immediate access to MATLAB's comprehensive functionality. It gives engineers an open-system solution for modeling and analyzing dynamic systems, including linear, nonlinear, continuous, discrete and hybrid types.

With SIMULINK, users employ familiar point-and-click techniques to build models using their choice of block diagrams, differential and difference equations, and preexisting C, Fortran and MATLAB routines. Users also can conduct live simulations, displaying results during the process, as well as change system parameters and see the effects immediately.

Configuration, Pricing, Availability

The MathWorks and dSPACE will join hardware and software into a totally integrated solution for design and systems engineers. The MathWorks' simulation software also has an open interface to hardware from multiple vendors. The entire environment, including MATLAB, SIMULINK, the SIMULINK C Code Generator, the SIMULINK Accelerator and dSPACE hardware, will be available in Q4, 1992, at a price of $30,000 in the U.S. (contact vendor for international pricing) for the Sun SPARCstation. The SIMULINK C Code Generator will be available in 1993 on the HP9000/300, 400 and 700; IBM RS/6000; DEC RISC under ULTRIX; the SGI; and on PCs and Apple Macintosh computers. Quantity and educational discounts are available.

dSPACE is a developer of high-performance software and hardware systems for real-time control. Headquartered in Paderborn, Germany, with a U.S. office in Southfield, Michigan, the company's customer base includes leading universities, research labs and corporations worldwide.

The MathWorks, Inc., based in Natick, Mass., develops, markets and supports high-performance software for interactive numeric computation, visualization and dynamic system simulation. The MathWorks' products are used worldwide by more than 100,000 users at leading commercial and government research laboratories and organizations, including Boeing, General Motors, Eastman Kodak, General Electric, E.I. DuPont and Motorola, as well as at hundreds of educational institutions.

The MathWorks

Cochituate Place, 24 Prime Park Way, Natick, MA 01760

508-653-1415,  fax: 508-653-2997


Maximizing Performance, Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows
Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows Users Achieve Maximum Spreadsheet Power with New Guide

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA--Designed for experienced Lotus 1-2-3 users upgrading to Windows 3.1 and DOS 5, Maximizing Performance with Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows covers the advanced end of the 1-2-3 spectrum. This book explains in step-by-step, illustrated detail how to create power spreadsheets and advanced database templates, and it provides extensive information on customizing and using Lotus macros.

Filled with a wealth of Windows screen shots to make Lotus concepts and techniques easy to visualize, this comprehensive guide covers all the new features and user interface of the Windows version of Lotus 1-2-3. Stephen Cobb and Sally Powers show users how to run Lotus for Windows on a network, write, edit, and use Lotus macros, link worksheet files, manage memory, create and print graphs, and export 1-2-3 files to Excel, as well as many other tasks.

Maximizing Performance with Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows also includes a section devoted to Windows macros, complete with updated information on the advanced macro command language, input commands, interactive macro commands, program flow commands, utility commands, system and file I/O commands, and more.

About the Authors:

A professional trainer and leading authority on spreadsheet programs, Stephen Cobb has taught courses in Lotus 1-2-3 to computer users at IBM, NYNEX, Safeway, and other major corporations. He has written several other computer guides for Windcrest, including Stephen Cobb User's Handbook to Excel for the IBM PC, and Stephen Cobb User's Handbook to Lotus 1-2-3, Release 3.

Sally Powers is a software engineer who holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts.

Windcrest/McGraw-Hill

Maximizing Performance with Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows

Order No. 3971 * Available: October 1992 * Paper $24.95

ISBN 0-8306-3062-7 * 672 pp., 225 illus., 7" x 10"

TAB Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17294-0850

1-800-233-1128,  FAX 717-794-2103


Build Your Own 486/486SX & Save a Bundle 2nd Ed.
PC Users Save Big with New Home-Built Computer Guide

BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT, PA--Now completely updated to cover new components, parts, and prices, Build Your Own 486/486SX and Save a Bundle 2nd Edition shows how to assemble a high-powered IBM-compatible computer--complete with any combination of peripherals, input devices, and graphics capabilities--for hundreds of dollars less than any commercially sold model. Aubrey Pilgrim's step-by-step, illustrated instructions require little more than a screwdriver and a pair of pliers, so no technical experience is necessary.

A 25,000-copy bestseller in its first edition

Pilgrim also demonstrates how easy and inexpensive it can be to upgrade older PCs by installing new memory boards, displays, drives, and more. In addition to complete assembly how-tos, he gives readers solid advice on where to get the best components and peripherals at the lowest possible prices, which software packages will best suit their needs, and what business and personal tasks they can perform with their new home-built computers.

Features convenient lay-flat binding

With Build Your Own 486/486SX and Save a Bundle 2nd Edition, readers will not only learn everything they need to know to build a lightning-fast 486 or 486SX machine, they'll get a short course in microcomputer operation that in itself is worth the price of the book.

About the Author:

Named one of the 100 most influential leaders in the computer industry by MicroTimes for two consecutive years, Aubrey Pilgrim is the author of Windcrest's Build Your Own LAN and Save a Bundle, Build Your Own 386/386SX Compatible and Save a Bundle--2nd Edition and Upgrade Your IBM Compatible and Save a Bundle-- 2nd Edition.

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IDE I/O Boards for Single-Board Computers
I/O Option For Single-Board Computer Needs No Back-Plane

September 14, 1992 -- Beverly, Massachusetts ... A series of IDE I/O boards provides on-board control circuitry for industrial input and output without the need for a back-plane. Available now from DDI, Inc., Series 2100 I/O Expander boards communicate through the IDE hard-drive interface. The DDI boards are ideal for use in output applications for relay drives or sensing input connections for pushbutton and limit switches.

Series 2100 boards communicate through an interface that already is standard on most single board computers, precluding the need for separate, plug-in I/O boards. This reduces the space requirements of embedded control circuitry, by eliminating the need for the more costly STD or PC-bus back-plane cards. A single IDE I/O expander board from DDI replaces two to six PC or STD I/O bus boards at one-fifth the cost.

Currently available in prototype quantities, the model 2101 I/O expander board from DDI, Inc. contains 16 solenoid drivers and 32 inputs. Typical uses include sensing and control of contact closures, limit switches and solid state sensors. Other DDI 2100 Series models are expected to incorporate additional functions, such as isolated I/O's, motor drivers and other input and output combinations. All Series 2100 boards require only ribbon-cable connection hardware, and can be powered from the single-board-computer's +5 and 12 volt power supply.

Five year old DDI, Inc. provides simple, low cost detection and response solutions that switch external loads directly from PC or STD bus systems. Other products, in addition to the IDE board products, are designed for PC/104 systems. Today plug-in, board-level products from DDI are used in process control, telecommunications, alarms and security monitoring, communications, component testing, laboratory switching and many other applications.

For more information, write or telephone DDI, Inc., 5 Dodge Street, Suite 310, Beverly, MA 01915; telephone (508) 927-7976; FAX (508) 921-6388.


The Baseball Simulator
How would the major league baseball team with the most single season wins (1906 Cubs, 116 wins) fare in head-to-head play with the team with the most losses (1962 Mets, 120 losses)? Which major league baseball team in the 1980's was statistically the strongest? If the 1978 season was played over, could the Red Sox be the World Series champion? You can explore the answers to these questions and many more like them with the Baseball Simulator, a statistics-based baseball simulation program. With the Baseball Simulator you can choose any two major league teams from the twentieth century and have them play in head-to-head competition, you can form leagues of teams from various seasons and have them play out their own season, and you can, in a matter of minutes, recreate any of the major league baseball seasons since 1901. If you are a fan of baseball, you'll have hours of fun exploring Major League Baseball's past with the endless possibilities provided by the Baseball Simulator.

For $15 you get the Baseball Simulator programs and the required Major League Baseball data from 1901 to date. Send a check or money order to: Zosafarm Publications, P.O. Box 504, Orono, Maine, 04473 -- or check the America Online download libraries!


Court Validation of Software Reverse Engineering
ACCOLADE APPLAUDS APPELLATE COURT VALIDATION OF SOFTWARE REVERSE ENGINEERING

Sega's Actions Ruled "Clearly Unlawful"

SAN JOSE,CA-October 21, 1992--Accolade Chairman Alan R. Miller today applauded the opinion handed down yesterday by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the landmark case of Sega vs. Accolade. "This decision is everything we had expected," he said. The opinion explained the reasons for the appellate court's order, issued on August 28, which dissolved the district court's injunction against Accolade.

The court examined the copyright issues in the case and held:

"..we conclude, based on the policies underlying the Copyright Act that disassembly of copyrighted object code is, as a matter of law, a fair use of copyrighted work if such disassembly provides the only means of access to those elements of the code that are not protected by copyright and the copier has a legitimate reason for seeking such access."

"...in the case before us, disassembly is the only means of gaining to those unprotected aspects of the program, and ... Accolade has a legitimate interest in gaining such access (in order to determine how to make its cartridges compatible with the Genesis console)...."

"...Accolade's identification of the functional requirements for Genesis compatibility has led to an increase in the number of independently designed video game programs offered for use with the Genesis console. It is precisely this growth in creative expression, based on the dissemination of other creative works and the unprotected ideas contained in those works, that the Copyright Act was intended to promote."

"In any event, an attempt to monopolize the market by making it impossible for others to compete runs counter to the statutory purpose of promoting creative expression and cannot constitute a strong equitable basis for resisting the invocation of the fair use doctrine."

On the trademark issues relating to Sega's so-called "Trademark Security System" (TMSS), the court held that:

"Sega (in employing the TMSS) knowingly risked two significant consequences: the false labeling of some competitors' products and the discouraging of other competitors from manufacturing Genesis-compatible games. Under the Lanham Act, the former conduct, at least, is clearly unlawful."

"Trademark policies are designed (1) to protect consumers from being misled... (2) to prevent an impairment of the value of the enterprise which owns the trademark; and (3) to achieve these ends in a manner consistent with the objectives of free competition citations omitted. Sega violated the first and third of these principles."

"With respect to Accolade, we emphasize that the record clearly establishes that it had only one objective in this matter: to make its video game programs compatible with the Genesis III console. That objective was a legitimate and a lawful one."

"We were confident that the court would strike down Sega's claims," observed Miller. "Neither copyrights nor trademarks are intended to provide a 'lock-out' device to prevent the development and sale of compatible software for any computer-based system, including the Genesis video game system."

"This decision is very important," Miller continued, "because every consumer of software and hardware products will benefit. This ruling will promote competition and result in a greater diversity of product offerings and lower prices in the future, throughout the computer software and hardware industry. It encourages continuation of the open systems movement in the information technology industries and strongly suggests that high-priced proprietary systems are not about to become the wave of the future."

"The stakes in this case were very high. If the decision had gone the other way, it could have eradicated the jobs of thousands of software developers and hardware engineers in the United States, along with many thousands of other people whose jobs are directly or indirectly related to the computer industry. That's because if it ever becomes illegal in this country to study and understand the ideas and functionality of a software program, in order to achieve interoperability with it, many companies could be forced by competitive pressures to move their software development operations to other countries where decompilation and reverse engineering are expressly permitted."

Miller further commented that, "The record at the district court shows that Accolade's video games are not substantially similar to any of Sega's video games, an essential element to a copyright claim relating to Accolade's finished products. In fact, Sega has never previously claimed that any of our games are substantially similar to any of theirs."

Peter M.C. Choy, Deputy General Counsel of Sun Microsystems and Chairman of the American Committee for Interoperable Systems (ACIS), a group of hardware and software companies which make or depend upon the availability of products which communicate with the products of other manufacturers, stated, "On behalf of open-systems vendors in the computer industry, ACIS welcomes the court's endorsement of sound public policy in arriving at a balance between the rewards for authors and the public's interest in competition."

Edward J. Black, Vice President and General Counsel of the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), whose members have aggregate annual sales of $200 billion, stated, "The court's ruling will guarantee a bright future for innovative independent software vendors and smaller hardware companies who need to ensure that their independently developed software is interoperable with the products of large computer vendors that control many of the de facto hardware and software standards in our industry."

In its lawsuit, Sega alleged that its copyrights were infringed when Accolade studied a Sega Genesis game system and several game cartridges to learn how to make Accolade games compatible with the Genesis game system. Specifically, Sega claimed that Accolade illegally copied its software during the course of its reverse engineering, which starts with a finished products and works backward. Sega also alleged that Accolade violated its trademarks as a result of the TMSS message briefly appearing on the screen of the Genesis game machine when an Accolade cartridge was inserted in the machine.

"Accolade will now seek to recover millions of dollars in damages caused by the erroneous injunction," said Miller." Accolade will also seek summary judgment for dismissal of all of Sega's claims, and aggressively pursue its countersuit against Sega for unfair business practices and misuse of trademark."

Accolade, with headquarters in San Jose, California, is a leading developer and marketer of entertainment software for IBM-compatible, Macintosh and Amiga personal computers and is a licensed developer and marketer of video game software for Nintendo and NEC video game systems.


SPLICE DVI-based Video Editor for Windows & OS/2
Digital Media International is announcing the release of SPLICE, a DVI-based video editor for Windows. The original release of SPLICE for OS/2 has been available since May. The new version, which offers a complete solution to Digital Video Interactive (DVI) editing, includes its own capture tool and optional micro-authoring language. The micro-authoring language showcases full audio and video capabilities, and also features image manipulation, transitions and branching. The new version will be released in early November of 1992, and the estimated purchase price is $495 for capture and editing, and $695 for the total package including capture, editing and authoring. The original version of SPLICE for OS/2 is still available for $495.

Digital Media International

352 Arch St, Suite B, Sunbury, PA 17801

717-286-6068


The Carmen Discovery Series by Hayden Books
Carmen Sandiego Nabbed by 8-Year-Old Super Sleith !!

Broderbund Software's best-selling Carmen Sandiego games have been on the leading edge of educational software since 1985. Student and adult players learn history, geography and research skills as they chase Carmen and her gang of criminals across the country, around the world and through time.

As if the life of an international thief wasn't difficult enough, Carmen is now being pursued by a new army of Acme Agency detectives, many of them as young as 8 years of age. Our sources tell us that Carmen is baffled by this sudden surge in the Acme ranks. How is it possible that the undisputed Queen of Crime must now fear the detective skills of an 8 year-old child? Carmen knows that a third grader can't read the World Almanac, not to mention Fodor's U.S.A. How can it be that third graders are suddenly rising to the rank of Super Sleuth?

What Carmen doesn't know is that Hayden Books is publishing a new series of companion books for the Carmen Sandiego games. The Carmen Discovery Series is written for Acem detectives of all ages, but one of the primary goals of this series is to bring the run and the educational benefits of the Carmen Sandiego games to very young children. For these young detectives, the books in the Carmen Discovery Series replace the reference books that come with the Carmen Sandiego games.

For older children and adults, the Carmen Discovery Series enhances the educational value of the games. Players learn where the answer to each clue can be found in the game's reference book. Special sections summarize and supplement the lessons taught by each game. The companion book for Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? is the only book anywhere that defines the thousands of names, events, foods and phrases mentioned in the Deluxe Edition of the game.

The Carmen Discovery Series includes The Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Book, The Where in the U.S.A. is Carmen Sandiego? Book, The Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? Book, and The Where in America"s Past is Carmen Sandiego? Book. The Carmen Discovery Series, by Barbara Rieman and Roy Rieman, is published in trade paperback by Hayden Books. The Carmen Discovery Series is available at major book and software stores. Each book is sold separately, with a suggested retail price of $14.95.

Hayden Books, a division of Prentice-Hall Computer Publishing, is located at 11711 N. College Ave, Carmel, IN 46032. Telephone 317-573-6880 (voice) or 317-573-2583 (fax).


COMPUEXPO 92 Concluded, 93 Las Vegas Announced
COMPUEXPO 92 SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED IN LAS VEGAS, COMPUEXPO 93 LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCED

October 1, 1992 -- From September 21 to 24, the first COMPUEXPO was successfully staged in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the completely sold-out South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. With its first year theme of "Global OEM Showcase", COMPUEXPO 92 attracted in excess of 5000 computer industry resellers, VARs, system integrators, direct marketers and technology entrepreneurs who came to Las Vegas to meet with close to 200 COMPUEXPO 92 exhibitors.

A delegation of PC industry leaders from around the world, joined by California Lieutenant-Governor Leo McCarthy, opened COMPUEXPO 92 with an enthusiastic ribbon cutting ceremony. "I am honored to introduce the first of many successful COMPUEXPO PC-Industry trade shows. I have worked in California for many years with the Silicon Valley computer entrepreneurs who have founded COMPUEXPO," said Lt. Governor McCarthy. "COMPUEXPO is the kind of event that significantly contributes to the long-term growth and strength of the U.S. economy by fostering high technology trade between American companies and their international partners," McCarthy concluded.

Major corporate leaders in the personal computer industry delivered Keynote Addresses over the course of the conference.

In addition to providing COMPUEXPO 92 attendees with valuable information and analysis by major leaders in the PC industry, COMPUEXPO 92 featured a Conference Seminar Program focusing on the marketing and business issues facing PC entrepreneurs, VARs and technology companies. Seminars featured senior management from Compaq, DEC, Cyrix, Insight, and editors and representatives from leading industry publications including show co-sponsors Microtimes and Infoworld, as well as Ziff-Davis Publications like Computer Shopper, CMP Publications like Computer Reseller News, and Computer Current.

COMPUEXPO Exhibitors included industry leaders IBM, Microsoft, Conner Peripherals, Maxtor, Western Digital, and many others. Acer, Sun Moon Star, First International Corp., and a dedicated pavilion of emerging brand suppliers represented the Taiwan Computer Industry, enthusiastic supporters of COMPUEXPO since its inception.

Entrepreneurial companies found a new home for the development of profitable business partnerships at COMPUEXPO 92, in comparison with larger, less-focused trade shows. "We really think it was a great show, and it worked out really well for us, " said Michael Gbadebo, CEO of Rockford Engineering Services. "Comdex is so big, and attendees are in such a hurry, that they really don't have time to spend with any one exhibitor to begin arranging a business deal. Not a problem at COMPUEXPO. There was time for people to get to know each other. This show was really so profitable that I'm not interested in exhibiting at Comdex," he concluded.

Michael Ham, A.M.I. Sales Representative reached the same conclusion, adding, "COMPUEXPO was more focused and intimate than Comdex. The pace was more relaxed and it was much easier to actually conduct business."

COMPUEXPO 92 attendance held true to the highly qualified market of PC OEMs, VARs, system integrators and resellers targeted by show sponsor, UNSC Investment Group. "Over 72% of COMPUEXPO 92 attendees were computer re-marketers, including 40% OEM/VAR/System Integrator, 20% computer retailer, and 12% PC products distributors," said June Lo, Executive VP of UNSC. "But the really good news is that over 50% of our attendees were decision makers with purchasing authority, making COMPUEXPO truly a "trade show" and partnership building event, " Lo added.

COMPUEXPO 93, scheduled for September 9- 1 1, 1993 at the Las Vegas Convention Center was announced at COMPUEXPO 92. Within 72 hours its announcement over 100 companies had signed up for booth rental, many seeking expanded floor space in anticipation of new business. Companies re-committed to COMPUEXPO 93 range from industry leader IBM on the one hand, to Taiwan VGA monitor leader CTX on the other, and included scores of fast growth, emerging brand suppliers of high quality computer products and technology.

COMPUEXPO 93 will feature an expanded conference program focusing on serving the business planning and marketing needs of computer industry entrepreneurs, cosponsorship by a number of well known computer industry trade publications and business associations and will be based on the theme "COMPUEXPO 93, Marketing Edge, Technology Source" focusing on the twin business needs of competitive PC industry companies.

In announcing COMPUEXPO 93, Allen Yu, Chairperson of UNSC Investment Group, COMPUEXPO's Sponsor, stated clearly, "We are committed to delivering a high quality, low cost, partnership-building trade show to our exhibitors and attendees for the long term. We are committed to holding an international show in Las Vegas on an annual basic, and we will continue to carry the message that a profitable, industry wide alternative exists to other trade shows. We encourage all customer-driven, competitive companies to join with us in building the Second Ten Years of the PC Industry. "

UNSC Investment Group is located at 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 175, Newark, CA 94560. The phone number is (510) 657-3418.


Fracterm V1.1 BBS Pckg With Real Time Graphics
Fracterm, Inc., a Vancouver software developer specializing in high speed terminal programs, announced the release of Fracterm 1.1, the first BBS package capable of real time graphics.

The package consists of four modules which can upgrade most BBS software to full graphical status:

1) Software Compression based on fractals offers compression ratios in excess of 200:1, resulting in image files just 10K or lower (256 color VGA 640X400, 24 bit). These files are ten times as small as the usual GIF format images and accordingly can be downloaded ten times faster. The images are resolution independent and can be enlarged without loss of detail.

2) A Sysop Module allows the system operator to set up a separate database on any BBS that will function as a graphical online catalogue. Images appear in 4 to 7 seconds, with a descriptive text file.

3) The Terminal Program can access the BBS like any other but also performs software decompression in two seconds, using the Zmodem protocol. Outside the fractal area menu functions are read and processed as with any conventional terminal program.

4) A Viewer allows the users to view the images downloaded off-line.

Pricing including is $175 per phone line. A format to support online magazines or newspapers is scheduled to be released in Q4.

Fracterm CEO Dwight Jones observes that "..everyone thought that we'd have to wait for both ISDN and fiber optics to see real time graphics, but hopefully seeing is believing; it's here now."

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NEC SilentWriter Model 97 PostScript Printer
NEC CONTINUES PRINTER PRICE/PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS WITH INTRODUCTION OF THE SILENTWRITER MODEL 97

Boxborough, Massachusetts, October 26, 1992--Continuing its emphasis on providing high performance at an affordable price, NEC Technologies, Inc. today introduced The Silentwriter Model 97, a 10 page-per-minute (ppm) PostScript language printer. The Silentwriter Model 97 is a fully configured laser printer providing Macintosh and MS-DOS capability, Adobe PostScript Language Level II, HP PCL 5 emulation, Sharp Edge Technology, and an optional PostScript facsimile capability for a suggested retail price of $2,149. The Silentwriter Model 97 will be on display during PC Expo this week in Chicago.

"The Silentwriter Model 97 printer offers incredible value by providing high print quality, easy multiple-platform networking, automatic emulation switching and fax capabilities at a low price," said John McIntyre, director of marketing for NEC's Printer Division. "Because of these features and the fact that the Silentwriter Model 97 is two-thirds faster than our popular Silentwriter Model 95, we expect it to be a hit with small and medium-sized workgroups, especially those requiring cross-platform compatibility."

High Print Quality

The Silentwriter Model 97 uses NEC's micro-fine toner to produce a rich, black print density which provides consistent images across even the largest fonts and most expansive graphics. Patented Sharp Edge Technology further enhances print quality by eliminating jagged edges and producing the print quality appearance of a 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) printer. Thirty-five Adobe Type I scalable fonts enable users to choose different fonts for correspondence, presentations or other professional documents.

Multiple-Platform Capability

Equipped with parallel, serial and AppleTalk interfaces, Adobe PostScript language Level II software and LaserJet III (PCL 5) emulation, the Silentwriter Model 97 printer provides the highest level of compatibility with Macintosh, DOS and Windows applications.

Connectivity

The Silentwriter Model 97 printer even simplifies sharing among multiple users in a work group or on a network--even between DOS-compatible and Macintosh systems--with Automatic Interface Monitoring (AIM). AIM selects the port that is active and allows automatic sequential printing from multiple, individually connected or networked Macintosh or DOS-compatible personal computers. NEC's optional LANCruiser adapter accommodates connection to Novell/Ethernet networks.

The Silentwriter Model 97 also provides automatic switching between PostScript language operation and LaserJet compatibility. Shipped with the Silentwriter Model 97 or Model 95 printer, NEC's host resident Automatic Emulation Switching software detects the nature of every print job and automatically sets the printer to the appropriate mode of operation, providing maximum DOS and Windows performance.

A PostScript language fax option allows users to send and receive original quality Group III or PostScript language facsimiles from the desktop. This option provides true remote printing capability when transmitting a print job to another Silentwriter Model 97 or Model 95 printer, providing the recipient with a high-quality, plain-paper document.

Expandability

In addition to a built-in 250 sheet letter cassette and 10 envelope feeder, the Silentwriter Model 97 printer offers several options including a face-up tray and 250-sheet legal and letter cassettes which provide a total capacity of 500 sheets and an uninterrupted printing capability from three selectable paper sources. Additional optional memory modules provide up to 5MB of RAM for improved performance and font caching capabilities. The Silentwriter Model 97 also has two industry standard font cartridge slots, providing access to the entire library of HP-compatible typefaces.

Handling up to 10,000 pages per month, the Silentwriter Model 97 printer also provides nearly twice the engine life of the Model 95.

The Silentwriter Model 97 printer will be available in mid-November through NEC's extensive nationwide network of authorized resellers at a suggested retail price of $2,149. The dealer-installable PostScript language fax option has a suggested retail price of $599.

NEC Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of computers and peripherals for the North American market. Product lines include, award-winning ProSpeed laptop computers, UltraLite notebook computers, MultiSync FG monitors, Silentwriter and Colormate printers, PowerMate Image and Express systems products, and InterSect CD-ROM hardware. NEC Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation.

NEC Technologies, 1414 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA 01719

508-264-8000


Pacific Bell to Offer LAN/WAN Mgmt Services
PACIFIC BELL TO OFFER COMPLETE LAN/WAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES

SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 1992 -- Pacific Bell's Data Communications Group announced today plans to offer network management services for local- and wide-area data networks (LAN and WAN).

This new dimension to Pacific Bell's successful existing LAN and WAN maintenance services will allow the company to remotely manage aspects within Pacific Bell's service areas of customers' networks, including monitoring alarms and events, conducting diagnostic tests, troubleshooting and dispatching repair technicians.

The services will be provided through Pacific Bell's LAN Management Center, utilizing an integrated software system, called Comprehensive Network Management, incorporating technologies from ISICAD, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company and Remedy Corporation.

"Organizations that opted several years ago to manage their own data networks internally are now throwing in the towel," said Sam Mathan, executive director of network integration for Pacific Bell's Data Communications Group. "Network managers tell us technology is advancing too fast to follow. Their LANs and WANs are doubling and tripling in size. And their bosses are cutting their budgets and staffs. They're looking for someone who can handle the job--the whole job.

"The addition of remote network management to our existing LAN installation and maintenance offerings allows us to coordinate all of our customers' needs."

To garner the resources necessary to become a complete provider of data network equipment and services, Pacific Bell has joined forces with such companies as Advanced Computer Communications, Intel Corporation, Ungermann-Bass, Inc., Synoptics, Teleglobe and David Systems.

Mathan said that while the company's main market is California, it can coordinate services outside of the state.

"If a company has offices in Los Angeles or New York or Dallas, we can arrange all aspects of a LAN or WAN from its construction to managing it on an on-going basis."

The Comprehensive Network Management platform integrates ISICAD's COMMAND physical network management software, which maintains a record of equipment, including cable plant and its location; Hewlett-Packard's OpenView, which oversees intelligent devices on the network, and monitors performance and traffic; and Remedy's Action Request System, which provides a computerized system for trouble reporting.

Pacific Bell's Data Communications Group, working in conjunction with joint-marketing affiliates and customers' designated long-distance carriers, which carry communications across the telephone companies' service-area boundaries, coordinates products, applications and services, providing customers a single point of contact for coordinating complete network integration solutions.

Pacific Bell is a subsidiary of Pacific Telesis Group, a diversified worldwide telecommunications corporation based in San Francisco.


CADVANCE for Windows with Workgroup Capabilities
CADVANCE for Windows Offers Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Capabilities

NEW YORK, New York (October 27, 1992)--Participating in Microsoft Corporation's launch event in New York City today, ISICAD, Inc., demonstrated its CADVANCE for Windows software program operating with the new mail-enabled capabilities offered by the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups operating system version 3.1. This new enhancement enables CADVANCE users to utilize the full range of Windows mail capabilities without leaving CADVANCE, including the ability to send drawings and attached notes over the network.

"Projects requiring drafting and design are typically a 'team sport' with several people involved, and this new environment makes it even easier for CADVANCE users to share their work," according to Yoav Etiel, ISICAD manager of business development. "It's a logical next generation to CADVANCE's pioneering support of workgroups in the CAD environment, such as its built-in file locking, reference files, and drawing security capabilities."

Windows for Workgroups capabilities were added to CADVANCE through Microsoft's mail-enabling API integrated into CADVANCE using the CADVANCE Basic language. CADVANCE's open architecture also enables corporate developers and third-party integrators to utilize the API to tailor CADVANCE for new and different solutions.

According to Etiel, "ISICAD is committed to making CADVANCE the top-rated CAD package in the Windows environment, so adding this next level of Windows support falls right in step with our strategic plan. For those companies standardizing on the Windows environment, CADVANCE is the logical choice for the graphics component, based on its open architecture and complete support of all Windows features."

CADVANCE for Windows is a full-featured, professional-level CAD package, completely redesigned for the Windows environment. It offers support for virtually all Windows features, including Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) as both client and server, Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) and the Multiple Document Interface (MDI) for displaying multiple drawings and multiple views. It also supports the display of raster images such as scanned blueprints, photos, and bitmap images. CADVANCE utilizes BASIC as its macro programming language, and includes a full compiler, editor and debugger for third-party development. Additionally, the package can directly read and write native AutoCad .DWG files as well as the neutral .DXF format, so that users can easily share drawings with other CAD packages.

ISICAD, Inc., is a leading developer of graphics-based, information management solutions. Its product line includes Windows, DOS and UNIX-based software. The company is headquartered in Anaheim, California and employs approximately 300 people worldwide. The company can be reached at 1920 West Corporate Way, Anaheim, CA 92803-6122, telephone (714) 533-8910


Comprehensive Network Management
MARKET DEMAND PUSHES COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK MANAGEMENT INTO THE FOREFRONT

Pacific Bell Taps Integrated Solution for In-House Use; Launches New LAN Management Service

SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 1992 -- The market's push for integrated network management tools has led to the emergence of Comprehensive Network management as an essential technology for companies seeking to manage key network resources, according to ISICAD, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company and Remedy Corporation.

First demonstrated at Fall Interop in October 1991, Comprehensive Network Management has matured from an innovative vision and collaborative technological alliance to a deliverable solution. This is evidenced by Pacific Bell's decision to use the Comprehensive Network Management system as the basis of its LAN management service, in addition to utilizing the technology to manage several of its own internal LANs.

"With the increasing requirements of interoperability between LANs from multiple vendors and LAN-WAN interconnections, the search for Comprehensive Network Management tools has become a top network management priority," said Mike Upp, vice president of marketing at ISICAD, the pioneering company behind the Comprehensive Network Management concept.

According to a survey of 1,750 network managers conducted by Business Research Group, over 80 percent of respondents are looking for products that provide the ability to view and manage the total universe of network devices from a single integrated management system.

"Network managers have been struggling with isolated tools for too long. This integration of powerful products from ISICAD, Remedy, and HP is a welcome development for managers," said John McConnell, vice president of Infonetics Research,

Comprehensive Network Management is based on three key technologies from ISICAD, Inc., HP and Remedy Corporation. This innovative solution is comprised of ISICAD's COMMAND physical network management software package, HP OpenView logical network management system and help-desk capabilities based on Remedy's Action Request System technology, all integrated on a single management station. Comprehensive Network Management allows companies to solve network management problems quickly, minimize downtime and improve network management, diagnostics and repair activities.

Pacific Bell's Service Business Unit to Increase Accessibility

"Comprehensive Network Management has transitioned from a cutting-edge product philosophy championed by ISICAD, HP and Remedy to a deliverable solution as illustrated by Pacific Bell's use of the product," said Upp.

Pacific Bell has enhanced its presence in the LAN management services market by adding to its capabilities with Comprehensive Network Management. "We have long viewed network management as a service that we could provide to new and existing customers. We did not believe, however, that it was a viable option without the proper technology and tools. We felt that the tools were not sufficiently integrated to allow us to efficiently manage networks remotely until ISICAD, HP and Remedy synthesized their technologies into Comprehensive Network Management," said Sam Mathan, executive director of network integration at Pacific Bell's Data Communications Group.

There is a developing trend for companies to put network management into the hands of third-party vendors instead of building that expertise internally. Today's corporations are downsizing. Cost-cutting has become a major corporate goal, leading companies to increasingly outsource their computer needs to reduce operating costs. According to the Business Research Group, this growing service market is pegged to become a $9.6 billion industry in 1995, with 20 percent of all companies outsourcing their network administration needs.

Upp explained that Pacific Bell's decision to deploy Comprehensive Network Management goes beyond that of offering the technology to its customer base. "Pacific Bell will use Comprehensive Network Management to ensure that the components of several of their key networks are properly managed," said Upp. "A number of companies are already taking advantage of Comprehensive Network Management to oversee their own in-house networks. We foresee a continued trend in this direction highlighted by an explosive growth of companies taking advantage of Comprehensive Network Management as they tap into Pacific Bell's service offering."

Evolution Has Been User Driven

The evolution of Comprehensive Network Management has been user-driven as companies realize a need for tools that can work together to manage networks as they grow in size and complexity. A recent survey by Infonetics Research asked network managers to forecast their environment in 1995. Most felt that their already complex networks would grow even more intricate. Respondents anticipate a 54 percent increase in the number of computers attached to the network and a 150 percent increase in the number of LANs and number of interconnect devices attached to those LANs. These same network managers anticipate zero growth in staff to handle these more complicated networks, indicating that companies will rely upon increasingly sophisticated and efficient management tools to manage their continually growing networks.

"Companies want and need to manage their networks through an integrated system," said Upp. "Tying these three technologies together enables companies to receive more value than any individual system could provide and allows them to manage the entire network from a single workstation."

Company Background

Pacific Bell's Data Communications Group, working in conjunction with joint marketing affiliates and customers' designated long-distance carriers, offers products, applications and services for complete network integration solutions.

Remedy Corporation is a developer and supplier of foundation applications that improve the quality of support processes for systems and network management, help-desk capabilities and defect tracking.

HP OpenView offers users integrated network- and system-management for multivendor distributed-computing environments. HP OpenView solutions consist of a broad portfolio of application-software products from HP and other vendors and a complete set of services that help customers reduce network-operation costs. HP OpenView is installed in more than 11,000 networks around the world.

ISICAD, Inc. is a leading developer of graphics-based, fully integrated information management systems and is the dominant supplier in the fast-growing market of physical network management systems.

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COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK MANAGEMENT

Comprehensive Network Management provides an integrated software system that improves key aspects of network management, allowing network managers to solve network problems quickly, minimize downtime and improve network management, diagnostic and troubleshooting activities. It provides an extended set of network management tools working together on a single workstation.

The foundation of Comprehensive Network Management is the ability to document and manage all of the devices, equipment and their connectivity within the network. COMMAND Physical Network Management System from ISICAD, Inc. (Anaheim, Calif.) documents the details of the network's physical infrastructure, including the location of both active and passive network devices, their technical characteristics, their physical connectivity and asset management information. COMMAND provides this information in dynamically-linked graphical and database formats. It is used for network layout and design, change management, troubleshooting and inventory/asset management activities.

Cupertino, Calif.-based Hewlett-Packard Company's OpenView network and system management products provide the basis for the management of a network's logical components. HP OpenView monitors performance and traffic on the network and detects and identifies problems on a real-time basis. HP OpenView oversees the "active" or intelligent devices on the network, such as workstations, bridges, routers and hubs. HP OpenView detects and isolates aberrant behavior through its fault management feature and conducts performance management tests by analyzing error rates and throughput.

The third key element of Comprehensive Network Management is the ability to tie in a trouble-ticketing capability to enhance the activities of help-desk personnel. Mountain View, Calif.-based Remedy Corporation's Action Request System (ARS) is a trouble-ticketing product that provides a workflow process to guide users through reporting problems, then assigns these problems to support staff, tracks their resolution, builds a database for solving problems and notifies users when problems are resolved.

The three working together provide an integrated system that addresses and improves all aspects of network management across a multi-vendor network environment. Based on continuous monitoring of the intelligent devices on the network, HP OpenView triggers an alarm when a device goes down. This alarm automatically launches COMMAND HelpDesk (which is based on Remedy's Action Request System) to open a trouble ticket. HP OpenView plugs certain data about the device into the trouble ticket while COMMAND inserts physical data as well as an end-to-end circuit trace for all the components connected to the specified device. COMMAND can also print out a detailed floorplan as a map to the device's location. COMMAND HelpDesk automatically routes the trouble ticket to the proper station or technician and tracks its resolution. The automation of these network management processes dramatically decreases troubleshooting time and allows the technical support staff to be much more responsive.

With Comprehensive Network Management, network administrators have a proactive approach to managing the physical and logical elements of the network as well as implementing and tracking service requests, all from a single management station. Linking these systems together demonstrates the power of open platforms in enabling vendors to deliver more value together than any individual solution could provide on its own.


LaserJet 4 Printer Accessory Products
NEW HP LASERJET 4 PRINTER FITS INTO MORE ENVIRONMENTS WITH 12 NEW PRODUCTS FROM EXTENDED SYSTEMS

BOISE, ID, October 26, 1992 -- Extended Systems announced the release of 12 new printer-accessory products for the new HP LaserJet 4 printer from Hewlett-Packard Company. The 12 new products, in addition to Extended Systems' existing products which support the HP printer, range from network-interface cards and printer-sharing products to plain-paper fax and fax-server products. All the new products from Extended Systems are designed to help users easily integrate the HP LaserJet 4 printer into a wide variety of environments.

Providing LocalTalk and Ethernet Connections

Macintoshes on LocalTalk and EtherTalk networks and PC on Novell Ethernet networks can share the same HP LaserJet 4 printer with ExtendTalk. ExtendTalk's 10BASE-T and 10BASE2 Ethernet ports simultaneously support Apple EtherTalk, Novell NetWare 286 and 386 and Novell NetWare Lite operating systems. ExtendTalk ESI-2891A offers the most common printer connections required for both Macintosh networks and PCs on Novell networks by supporting LocalTalk and Ethernet interfaces simultaneously.

Network Interface Connections

Extended Systems provides direct network connectivity for Novell Arcnet users to HP LaserJet printers. The convenience of a direct connection to the LAN for Novell Arcnet users offers the flexible printer location required in most office environments today. The Novell Arcnet product, ExtendNet ESI-2886A, is priced at $695. Existing Extended Systems products for the MIO interface provide Ethernet 10BASE-T, 10BASE2 and AUI connections and support Novell NetWare 286/386, Novell NetWare Lite and Apple EtherTalk.

TrueType Printing Support for Macintoshes

The Extended Systems TruePort provides Macintosh users with an inexpensive way to access the TrueType font rasterizer and 600 dpi printer resolution capabilities of the HP LaserJet 4 printer without the need for PostScript. TruePort supports LocalTalk, parallel and serial connections and includes a TrueType/QuickDraw driver for fast TrueType printing from Macintoshes. Priced at $395. the TruePort ESI-1676A provides a substantial savings when compared to PostScript solutions and allows both Macintosh and multiple PCs to connect to the same HP LaserJet 4 printer.

Multi-Function Fax Products for Network and Non-Network Users

The Extended Systems FaxConnection MFP turns an HP LaserJet 4 printer into a multi-function device allowing users to print jobs, to receive faxes on plain-paper, and to send and receive faxes from their PCs. Users can also have their own personal scanner and copier by connecting an existing fax machine to the FaxConnection MFP. Equipped with an RJ11 phone-line input and a parallel Centronics PC input, the FaxConnection MFP card easily installs in the expansion slot of the printer.

When the new FaxConnection MFP card is used in conjunction with Extended Systems' new Pocket Fax Server, the FaxConnection MFP can be used on a Novell NetWare 286/386 network.   Supporting either 10BASE-T or 10BASE2 Ethernet connections, Pocket Fax Server provides both fax-server and print-server capabilities. FaxConnection MFP ESI-5020A and Pocket Fax Server ESI-5025A are priced at $695 and $595 respectively.

High-Speed Printer-Sharing Products

Extended Systems is releasing six new printer-sharing products for the HP LaserJet 4 printer. These models tuck away into the printer's expansion slot and do not require additional desk space.

Five models, part of the SharSpool XL product family, take advantage of the higher performance capabilities of the HP LaserJet 4 printer by incorporating ExtendedLink Technology (serial or parallel RJ45). ExtendedLink supports data rates exceeding 23K bytes per second (230K baud), 10 times faster than standard serial connections. ExtendedLink also gives users the flexibility to locate the printer up to 500 feet from each PC.

A serial-only four-user printer-sharing device is also available. This model is a low cost sharing solution for the HP LaserJet 4 printer.

Extended Systems new printer-sharing products for the HP LaserJet 4 printer provide users with four to eight PC connections and a variety of memory options. These products range in price from $495 to $1,395.

Multi-User Font and Macro Storage Device

In mixed PCL and PostScript environments where soft fonts and macros are lost with every language switch, the Extended Systems Font Commander stores fonts in 2M bytes of flash memory and downloads them to the HP LaserJet 4 printer on an as-needed basis. Fonts and macros are also restored from the Font Commander when the printer has been turned off. This ability saves users the time associated with reloading their fonts with every print job.

The Font Commander ESI-2640A has three input ports: LocalTalk, parallel and ExtendedLink (serial or parallel RJ45). Priced at $1,195, PCs and Macintoshes are able take advantage of the font restoration capabilities of the Font Commander.

Extended Systems products are available from its national direct sales organization and major computer dealers. Extended Systems product families focus on enabling users to increase the life, functionality and capabilities of their computer resources by providing high performance, reliability and ease of use. For more information on Extended Systems and their products, interested parties should call 800-235-7576 or 406-587-7575.

Extended Systems, 6123 N. Meeker Ave, Boise, ID 83704

Corporate Offices: 208-322-7575,  fax: 208-377-1906


New Catalog of Computer Security Books & Videos
New Catalog of Computer Security Books and Videos Now Available

One of the most critical issues of the 1990s and beyond will be personal, corporate, governmental and especially computer security--both in the U.S. and abroad. Fueled by the astronomical increase in the number of PCs (one estimate is that there could be as many as 600 computers per 1,000 people by the year 2000), the issue of protecting your PC, both at the office and at home will be especially important.

Now, DIANE Publishing, one of the largest distributors of books and videos in the security field has prepared The Computer Security Catalog focusing on these critical issues. The Catalog is a 24-page listing of over 150 books, documents, reports and videos arranged by a series of convenient headings. Many of the documents are those created by the best minds in the federal government--standards agencies, the intelligence community, the Defense Department, branches of the Commerce Department--plus a number of state agencies.

Also included are books from major publishers, such as Prentice-Hall, McGraw-Hill, Elsevier, Butterworth-Heinemann, MIT Press and others. Non-profit organizations, prestigious think tanks worldwide and smaller hard-to-locate publishers are also well represented. All the reports and studies from the National Computer Security Association and the Computer Security Institute are together here for the first time.

Of particular interest are books and reports on: computer crime, computer privacy, computer viruses, copyright, cryptography and cryptoanalysis, government regulations, ISDN, national security information, risk analysis, security management, security training, surveillance, system security, telecomputing security, Unix systems, voice processing security and much more.

The Computer Security Catalog, normally priced at $5.00, is available for a limited time only without charge. Write to DIANE Publishing Co., 600 Upland Ave., Upland, PA 19015, or call 215/499-7415. Those outside the U.S. may prefer to fax their requests to 215/499-7429. DIANE accepts all major credit cards and will accept purchase orders from institutions.

DIANE Publishing, 600 Upland Ave, Upland, PA 19015

215/499-7415,  fax: 215/499-7429


Little Black Book of Computer Viruses
"Little Black Book of Computer Viruses" is Applauded by Security Pros and Programmers

Mark Ludwig's explosive, controversial, best-seller The Little Black Book of Computer Viruses has been acclaimed as a necessary tool-of-the-trade by security professionals, law enforcement officials, computer programmers, network and systems personnel, and even anti-virus programmers and developers. It is the first book ever published that contains computer virus code!

"Computer viruses are not evil, and programmers have a right to create them, possess them and experiment with them," Ludwig said. Furthermore he continues, "These viruses are designed so that security people can see what a virus looks like and how it behaves. How can anyone realistically be in charge of security without having ever seen a virus?"

The 178-page Volume One covers The Basic Technology, and includes chapters on the basics of the computer virus, types of viruses, the functional elements of a virus, and tools needed for writing viruses.

There are four case studies: a simple COM file infector, a sophisticated executable virus, a simple boot sector virus, and a sophisticated boot sector virus. The case studies cover the basic structure of the viruses, the copy mechanism, the search mechanism, taming the virus and much more.

Seven appendices provide the assembly language listing of all the viruses discussed in the text, including: the TIMID Virus, the INTRUDER Virus, a Basic Boot Sector, the KILROY Virus, the STEALTH Virus, the HEX File Loader, and BIOS and DOS Interrupt Functions.

Professionals can also order the Program Disk which includes complete source code (ASM, PAS and BAS files), as well as HEX listings and compiled, executable programs for all of the viruses and related programs in the book.

Volume Two, scheduled for publication in early 1993, discusses the scientific applications of computer viruses. There is a new field of scientific study known as artificial life (AL) research which is opening up as a result of the invention of viruses and related entities. "Since computer viruses are functionally similar to living organisms, biology can teach us a lot about them, both how they behave and how to make them better", says Ludwig.

Military applications will be discussed in the Third Volume which will be published in late 1993. Ludwig says that this volume ". . . will probe military strategies and real-life attacks, and dig into the development of viral weapon systems, defeating anti-viral defenses, etc." Some high level officials in various countries already believe their computers have been attacked for political reasons. This Third Volume will be welcome by military establishments worldwide.

DIANE Publishing, the largest distributor of computer security books in the U.S., has included The Little Black Book in its new Computer Security Catalog available free-of-charge for a limited time. Every purchaser of the Little Black Book receives a free copy of the 16-page catalog which contains over 125 reports, books and documents -- from government agencies, small hard-to-locate publishers, think tanks worldwide, non-profit organizations and commercial publishers.

The Little Black Book of Computer Viruses. Volume One: The Basic Technology is available from DIANE Publishing Co., 600 Upland Ave., Upland, PA 19015 for $19.95, plus $4.00 postage and handling. Checks, money orders, Visa, Mastercard and the American Express Card are honored. Institutional purchase orders are welcome. Call 215/499-7415 or 215/499-7429 (fax) to place your order. For orders outside the United States, the cost is $31.95, which includes airmail postage and handling.

The Program Disk, in 3-1/2" or 5-1/4" formats, is available for $20.00 plus $4.00 postage and handling. Most buyers have ordered both the book and the Disk for a combined price of $45.45 (postage and handling included); for orders outside the U.S., the cost is $51.95, which includes air-mail postage and handling.


Financial Services Industry Chooses Microsoft
Financial Services Industry Chooses Microsoft Applications as Solutions Building Blocks for Mission Critical Tasks

NEW YORK--Oct. 28, 1992--Today, at the technology forum Windows on Wall Street '92, Microsoft Corporation announced that an increasing number of financial services firms are choosing Microsoft applications for mission critical tasks. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word are being used as building blocks for custom solutions that make it easier for financial services firms to access, analyze and communicate information. The financial services industry is choosing these award-winning Microsoft applications because they work well together and are easy to use and customize.

"Our research indicates that Wall Street brokerage firms are moving from MS-DOS-based solutions predominately using Lotus 1-2-3, to Windows-based solutions that favor Microsoft Excel," said David Readerman, a financial analyst with Shearson Lehman Brothers. "Microsoft Excel for Windows is the new spreadsheet of choice because of its better performance and ease of use."

"What's happening in the financial industry reflects a broader trend of people using Microsoft applications to access vital information right from their desktop," said Pete Higgins, vice president of desktop applications at Microsoft. "Applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Word help this process because they are designed to be both powerful and easy to use. Now, financial services providers can meet the needs of their clients and their fast-paced environment without learning a variety of complex systems. "

Financial Services Companies Praise their Microsoft Applications Solutions

The following are among the many financial services companies using Microsoft applications for customized solutions.

Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. Equity Research Department

Analysts with Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. Equity Research Department provide research coverage and make investment recommendations on approximately 600 publicly traded companies and distribute the data to thousands of Dean Witter retail brokers and institutional clients. The research department previously used separate terminals to receive market data information and generate reports. However, in 1991, Dean Witter Reynolds Equity Research converted all employees to Microsoft Excel and Word for Windows to create their research reports more easily and faster.

"We converted to the Microsoft Windows operating system and Microsoft applications for Windows to improve the production, timeliness and appearance of the reports that are instrumental to our business," says Theresa Doyle, vice president, Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. Equity Research. "The Microsoft suite of applications is ideally suited for our report writing because of its power and data access capabilities. We maximize these products by taking full advantage of Object Linking and Embedding capabilities, What-You See-is-What-You-Get, TrueType fonts and the powerful macro languages in each program. "

Reuters Holdings PLC

Reuters Holdings PLC has been instrumental in developing computing solutions for the financial industry since 1964. Their real-time data services provide stock quotes, commodity prices, currency exchange rates, news stories and other information to the world's financial community. The Reuter Terminal, the company's standard platform, is a Windows-based application, which, when combined with a Microsoft Excel front, provides instant access to current, crucial information for the financial community.

"Microsoft Windows allows us to combine information from various sources in one display, deliver it quickly and make it accessible," says Mervyn Levin, product group manager for the Reuter Terminal in Reuters International Marketing Department. "Windows gives customers the display mechanism to get at information easily and intuitively, and Microsoft Excel makes it easy to integrate and manipulate that information. "

NationsBank

As the fourth largest bank in the country, NationsBank supplies financial services to eight states and the District of Columbia. The Corporate Bank division ranks third among U. S . banks in the number of corporate relationships it maintains. In order to quickly and efficiently service these customers, employees have Microsoft Windows and Microsoft applications for Windows running on a Wide Area Network (WAN) to link them to management, treasury management officers, support staff and loan service staff.

"Microsoft's ease of use greatly reduced the learning curve required of our users for new applications," says Paul Stotts, manager of Corporate Bank Marketing and Development for NationsBank. "We want our system to be cutting edge, but we don't want our people to feel it. Microsoft Excel and Word are extremely powerful applications, yet they are easy to learn and

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Microsoft Open EIS Pak Custom Solutions Tools
Microsoft Corporation Announces New Tools for Building Custom Solutions

The Open EIS Pak Helps Customers Build EIS Systems Using Mainstream Applications

NEW YORK--Oct. 28, 1992--Microsoft Corporation today announced the Microsoft Open EIS Pak, a set of tools designed to speed the development of enterprise information systems (EIS) by using the power and flexibility of Microsoft Excel and other mainstream applications. The Open EIS Pak promotes a new approach to building custom EIS systems. This new approach takes advantage of the recent advances in power, programmability and connectivity brought by mainstream graphical applications (like Microsoft Excel, Word and Microsoft Project), and uses these applications as the building blocks for custom solutions. The Open EIS Pak provides corporate MIS managers and developers with the Microsoft Excel EIS Builder, a new add-in software development tool that enables developers to rapidly create Microsoft Excel-based EIS applications without writing any macro code.

"Customers have been asking for better and faster ways to develop EIS systems. The Open EIS Pak makes it easier for corporate developers and consultants to create solutions for their business and their end-users," said Pete Higgins, vice president of desktop applications at Microsoft. "The new approach adopted by the Open EIS Pak takes the process of EIS development to a new level in terms of ease of use and power."

The Open EIS Pak approach offers several key advantages over other methods to building enterprise information systems. In the past, EIS systems were used primarily as information viewing mechanisms by a select group of executives. These systems were expensive and inflexible. Once the program was set up, it was difficult to change or adjust when users wanted to accommodate new forms of information. Today, a new generation of technology, including advances in client-server computing, graphical user interfaces and suites of modular open desktop applications, makes creating powerful EIS systems easier. In addition, because EIS systems can now be built on mainstream applications, they can be made widely available throughout the organization.

The Open EIS Pak uses this new approach to provide benefits for both developers and users of EIS systems. Developers benefit from the Open EIS Pak because they can take advantage of the functionality already built into Microsoft Windows operating system-based applications rather than replicating these same features in a dedicated or specialized system. For example, Microsoft Excel provides powerful analysis capabilities. Therefore, a developer using the EIS Builder and Microsoft Excel can focus on the front end design of an EIS that is best suited to the customer's needs rather than writing code that tries to recreate the state of the art analytic tools already provided in Microsoft Excel. Moreover, because the Open EIS Pak takes an open approach using dynamic data exchange (DDE) and object linking and embedding (OLE) to tie applications together, developers can incorporate any Windows-based application in an EIS to address specialized functional needs.

Organizations and end users are also beneficiaries of this new system. For the organization, not only do mainstream Windows-based applications cost less than dedicated EIS software, but it is much easier to update and modify the system as the organization's needs change. For end users, access to an EIS built using the Open EIS Pak is easier because they are using the familiar graphical interface and features of their desktop Windows-based applications. Moreover, with an EIS built with Microsoft Excel, users benefit because they not only can take advantage of the custom capabilities of the EIS, but they also can utilize the powerful functionality of the spreadsheet itself to do ad hoc analysis and reporting.

Customers Praise the Open EIS Pak

G. Warfield Evans Associates, a major consulting firm hired by SNET Systems Inc. (a subsidiary of Southern New England Telecommunications Corporation), used the Open EIS Pak and Microsoft Excel to build an EIS for financial reporting. Gus Evans, president of G. Warfield Evans Associates, praises the Open EIS Pak as both a time and cost saving tool. "The Microsoft Open EIS Pak is an extremely flexible and powerful development tool. In fact, it allowed me to dramatically expand the functionality and customize an existing application," said Evans. "Developing with the Open EIS Pak simplified the operation and allowed me to produce fully optimized solutions to my clients in a greatly reduced timeframe. "

SNET Systems Inc.'s experience with the Open EIS Pak demonstrates the benefits and promise of this approach to building EIS. "SNET Systems Inc. needed an EIS system that was sophisticated enough to handle large amounts of data, yet intuitive enough so that employees would really use it," said Kevin Wetmore, vice president of finance/administration at SNET Systems Inc. "Gus Evans worked with our group to customize the existing application, using Microsoft Excel and the Open EIS Pak. The resulting system is a cost-effective and powerful solution that has allowed us to organize our data and streamline our process of information collection and production."

Elements of the Open EIS Pak

The Open EIS Pak includes the following components:

** The Microsoft Excel EIS Builder. The add-in software for Microsoft Excel enables EIS developers to create custom applications without writing macros. The EIS Builder includes a rich array of facilities that tie applications together with navigation controls, custom menus, user-prompt dialogs and links to other applications.

** Video and sample applications. A video shows how two large, multinational companies use Microsoft products to create powerful EIS applications. The sample applications are a collection of sales analyses, project management, financial analysis and general reporting systems.

** EIS Development Guide. Detailed information on how to create an open EIS using the Microsoft family of application products is provided in the EIS Development Guide. The guide includes what products to use, how to build an EIS taking advantage of different products, and how to transfer data and control between different products.

** Information on products and support. A range of additional resources is provided to help users create EIS and find answers to their questions.

Pricing and Availability

The suggested retail price for the Open EIS Pak is $99. The Windows version is scheduled to be available in November direct from Microsoft and through Microsoft's normal distribution channels. Customers can call 1-800-227-4679 to order.

A version of the Open EIS Pak for the Apple Macintosh is scheduled to be available in early 1993. At that time, an international version is also scheduled to be available, and will allow users to generate custom applications that will run in local languages.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399

206-882-8080


Five New USRobotics WorldPort Portable Modems
U.S. ROBOTICS INTRODUCES FIVE NEW HIGH-SPEED WORLDPORT PORTABLE MODEMS AND MODEM FOR HP 95LX

SKOKIE, Ill. -- October 26, 1992 -- U.S. Robotics today announced six new WorldPort portable modems; five high-speed portable modems and a modem for the Hewlett-Packard 95LX Palmtop Cradle. These modems make the WorldPort line the most complete portable modem line available, and expand U.S. Robotics' strong product offering in the rapidly-growing portable modem market. The new products will all ship prior to December, 1992, and include V.32bis 14,400 bps and V.32 9600 bps modems with and without fax capabilities, a 2400 bps/V.42bis modem for the Hewlett-Packard Palmtop Cradle and a V.32bis 14,400 bps fax/data modem for the Apple PowerBook.

"The new WorldPort products reinforce U.S. Robotics' commitment to providing traveling professionals with leading-edge communications products and to continuing the WorldPort tradition of market leadership," said Marshall Toplansky, U.S. Robotics vice president of marketing. "U.S. Robotics now offers portable modem users the most complete line in the industry, with sixteen products that span the spectrum from fax/data modems and high performance V.32bis modems to modems designed specifically for palmtop computers."

"The new high-speed WorldPort modems are also perfect products for people who need remote LAN access," added Toplansky. "If users have V.32bis modems or communication servers attached to their LANs, like our new Shared Access products, it makes sense that they would take advantage of that high-speed capability and save themselves time and money."

The installed base of laptop computers is expected to jump to 22.5 million units in 1995, up from 8.8 million units in 1990 (Source: International Data Corp.). With the growing number of laptop and palmtop computer users comes an increasing need for mobile connectivity; the WorldPort line's new high-speed products are positioned to address that need.

The new products are fully-featured, and include V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression, V.42 and MNP 2-4 error control and LEDs. In initial testing, the WorldPort modems have performed exceptionally, even beating competitors' desktop modems in throughput tests. Each product is a complete, "plug-and-play" solution, with cabling, an AC adapter, software and a 9-volt battery.

Battery operation is a key feature for portable modem users concerned with conserving their laptop battery power. Some modem manufacturers have chosen to utilize rechargeable batteries, which force users to plan for recharging time and provide only one-third the battery life of an alkaline battery. Other manufacturers' modems are powered from the laptop battery, which affects the computer's usable battery life. U.S. Robotics chose readily-available 9-volt batteries as their power source, because they can easily be purchased internationally, and give the user more flexibility. Of course, the modems may also be powered from the AC adapter, but AC power is not always available, especially when using the modem with an acoustic coupler in a phone booth, airport or hotel room.

The new WorldPort fax and data modems will be shipping throughout the remainder of 1992. The first products to ship will be the WorldPort 2400 V.42bis for Hewlett-Packard Palmtops and the WorldPort 14,400, which will ship November 1.

The WorldPort 2400 V.42bis for Hewlett-Packard Palmtops is the first modem designed for the Hewlett-Packard Palmtop Cradle. Another new product ''first'' is the WorldPort 14,400 Fax for the PowerBook, the only external 14,400 bps modem for the Apple PowerBook. The WorldPort product line has a history of industry-leading products, including: WorldPort 9600, the first portable V.32 modem; WorldPort 2496, the first portable fax/data modem; and WorldPort 2400/MNP, the first portable MNP-5 modem.

U.S. Robotics, Inc., (NASDAQ:USRX), is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of data communications systems and products. Both corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations are based in Skokie, Ill. U.S. Robotics owns and operates Miracom Technology Ltd., Slough, England, and U.S. Robotics, s.a., Lille, France. The company markets its products to business, industry, government agencies and original equipment manufacturers.

U.S. Robotics, Inc.,

8100 North McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076

708-982-5010,  1-800-DIAL USR


FSS Financial Spreadsheet Add-ins
DESCRIPTION OF SOME FSS SOLUTIONS

Universal Exotics Add-in for Excel (Windows, OS/2)

The exotics add-in enables the calculation of exotic options prices using a flexible proprietary Monte Carlo simulation algorithm. Exotic options handled include Average price (Asian), Barrier (Knock-out and Knock-ins), Contingent and Lookback options on bonds, commodities, currencies, futures, interest rates, stocks and swaptions.

Universal Options Add-in for Lotus 1-2-3 (r2, r3, OS/2) and Excel (Windows, OS/2, Mac)

The options add-in enables the calculation of option prices using the Black, Black Scholes, Garman-Kolhagen and the Cox-Rubenstein models for European and American style options. It handles options on bonds, commodities, currencies, futures and shares (including constant dividend streams and discrete dividend payments). It calculates implied volatilities and sensitivities, such as delta, gamma, fugit, kappa, rho, theta, and theta2. It also contains a cumulative Normal function. This enables the production of pricing matrices, risk return profiles and implied volatility analysis for either individual or portfolios of options.

Universal Yield Calculator for DOS

The yield calculator is the finest yield calculator available. It handles international fixed income products, including MTNs, deferred, long or short first coupon bonds as well as bonds callable between coupon payment dates. In addition to the standard AIBD yields (both annual and semi-annual), the calculator can work out hedges (even when the instruments have a different number of payments per annum), repos, money market yields on all instruments (which can be compared directly with Libor), duration and convexity. Holidays and weekends are taken into account for bonds in their final coupon period.

Therefore yields can be calculated for Australian bonds, Bunds, Canadian bonds, Eurodollar FRNs, Eurosterling FRNs, French government bonds, JGBs, Swedish money market instruments, UK gilts, US bills, US treasuries, US corporates, yankees ETC.

Universal Yield Add-in for Lotus 1-2-3 (r2, r3, OS/2) and Excel (Windows, OS/2, Mac)

The yield add-in enables the setting up of international fixed income portfolios, with yield, duration and convexity analysis, using your familiar spreadsheet. It also has a cash flow analyser for swaps, projects, loans and esoteric instruments. For quantitative analysts, it provides the ability to construct risk/return profiles on arbitrage trades as well as models of bond futures. For dealers, it enables the setting up of a very flexible trading system. Its uses are thus endless in the fixed income environment. The yield add-in can handle the same products as the Universal Yield Calculator.

Universal Swap Add-in for Excel (Windows, OS/2)

The swap add-in is a multi-currency interest rate swap add-in. The add-in builds a term structure of interest rates for each currency being monitored. The functions provided to analyse this term structure include swap, FRA, IRG, cap, collar, floor and zero-curve discount functions. This gives maximum flexibility to quantify both standard and non-standard transactions. This enables the user to check the prices being quoted by the counterparty, increasing the user's competitive advantage. Multi-currency portfolios of swaps, FRAs, IRGs, caps, collars and floors are continuously marked to market - improving P&L monitoring.

The swap add-in incorporates, at no extra charge, full copies of the Universal Yield Add-in and the Universal Options Add-in.

Universal Zero-curve Add-in for Excel (Windows, OS/2)

The zero-curve add-in enables the analysis of cash flows against one or more zero-curves. This is very useful in swap or project analysis, especially when analysing the effects of irregular shifts in the zero-curves. The zero-curve add-in also contains an interpolating lookup function which has a wide variety of uses, including to calculate forward FX rates, swap rates and forward commodity rates. The zero-curves are entered by the user.

The zero-curve add-in can co-exist with the Universal Exotics, Options, Swap and Yield Add-ins, thus providing the ability to create complex models combining bonds, bond futures, options and swaps.

Value Added Spreadsheets

Financial Systems Software have implemented and have made available a number of spreadsheets using the above add-ins. These include the Bond Currency Swap Analyser, Bond Futures CTD Analysers, Convertible Analyser, Fixed-rate MBS Analyser, Swaption Analyser, Universal Bond Trading System, Universal Warrants System, US Treasury Pricing Matrix and the Warrant Hedge Analyser. These spreadsheets are capable of being enhanced and customised to a client's specific requirements by either the client or by Financial Systems Software's consultancy service.

Since all our software has been designed and implemented by ourselves, our technical support is unbeatable. As a sign of our confidence, we are prepared to offer our software on a no commitment 30 day purchase or return basis, regardless of the state of the manuals or disks. Our prices are also unbeatable - we are prepared to beat any reasonable offer for similar software.

Financial Systems Software (UK) Limited

The City Business Centre

2 London Wall Buildings

London Wall, London EC2M 5PP United Kingdom

071-628-4200,  fax: 071-588-2718


Running IBM 370 Assembler Code on 386 Systems
Running IBM 370 Assembler Code on 386 Workstations.

Rightsizing IBM 370 Assembler Code.

"Downsizing" or "Rightsizing" are commonly used phrases to describe moving large systems to smaller systems, and sometimes smaller systems to larger systems.

In order to make use of the millions of lines of IBM Mainframe 370 code on 386 style computers, the 370TO386 language convertor may be used.  Unlike some other systems, 370TO386 converts code directly to 386 code.  The created code runs at full speed on a 386 computer and is approximately 5 times faster than 370 interpreters.

Also, because of the excellent design of the IBM 370 Assembler, many programmers will find that programs can be developed for an Intel 386 computer far more easily than using either the 386 Native assembler, or C.

Finally, 370TO386 makes an excellent development environment for developing mainframe assembler programs.  After development, these fully tested programs can then be run on the mainframe unchanged.

Note that TASM Macros are currently supported.  Version 2 will will support 370 Macros.

Symbolic Debugging

Programs developed or converted with 370TO386 can use Borland's Debugger to examine variables, step through code and stop when variables change.

Prerequisites

370TO386 requires the use of Borland's Assembler.  Borland's "C" compiler Library (Large Model) is also required for many of the support functions, such as File Input/Output facilities.

Universal Command Language Scripts

Finally, programs developed with 370TO386 can be used with the Jol Universal Command Language to allow programs to run on IBM's MVS Operating Systems, MS/DOS and OS/2 with no changes to the Command Language Scripts, which can be used to enhance or replace JCL on Mainframes.  Jol provides most of the facilities of JCL, TSO and CLISTs on MVS, MS/DOS and OS/2, and adds many facilities to make mainframes as easy to use as Personal Work Stations.

                     Available from:

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JOL Universal Command Language
Birth of the Universal Command Language

Millions or billions of dollars and  countless manhours  have been spent converting from one computer system to another over the last few  decades.  Even  worse  is  the  proliferation  of  menuing or windowing systems which require major  design changes  to transfer from one computer to another.

Computer systems such as MVS, TSO,  OS/2, Unix  and so  on require management  to  commit  scarce  resources  for  training  computer personel to use different machines or operating  systems.  Even on the same computer, there  are often  different methods  of running programs in background or interactively with a terminal.

The  Jol  Universal  Command  Language  obviates  most   of  the problems. Jol is not a  new or  different Operating  System -  it interfaces with the computer's own  efficient Operating  System to  provide a Universal Interface, transportability and ease of use.  People can now approach any computer containing Jol and  launch applications, copy files and do any normal computer operation in the same way on all computers either though menus or, for the experienced  user, a command line interface. It has a full script  programming language that allows simple tailoring for any computer environment.

Jol provides modern SAA/CUA Pull  Down and  Menu Bar  Selection in Panels, even on IBM 3270 terminals.

Most importantly,  the same  instructions and  user-friendly menus work on Personal Computers and Mainframes, and  included is  a set of menus and panels that suit all classes of machines.

For IBM Mainframe users, "JCL" is simplified enormously,  and made compatible with other operating systems such  as MS/DOS  and UNIX.

Jol cuts the  amount of  time spent  writing Job  Control Language code ("JCL") by about 50%  and yet  takes 80%  less time  to train staff in its use.

Jol is currently available for IBM MVS  and Fujitsu  MSP Operating Systems,  and  IBM  Personal  Computers  running  MS/DOS  or OS/2. Versions for other systems can be developed on request.

                   Copyright CCS-Jol Pty. Ltd.,

          2/31 Queen Street, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 3000.

     Post Office Box 475, Toorak, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 3142.

                    Telephone (61)-3-822-3503.

                 Fax (61)-3-822-3535 or 882-9771.

                     Email: clem@csource.oz.au

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Major New Releases of the Jol Universal Command Language

CCS-Jol announces new versions of the Jol Universal  Command Language these are available for MS/DOS, OS/2, IBM/MVS and Fujitsu Mainframes.

Major highlights of Jol/UCL are:

*  Provides a superb environment for  developing Menu  driven systems and providing a simple user-friendly Universal interface to widely differing  program  interfaces.  Simple   user-friendly  Universal interfaces (with HELP Screens) can be provided to any program.

*  New users can be productive almost immediately  with the  Jol Menu System.

*  Provides an easily used and written modern  SAA/CUA Pull  Down and modern Bar Selection in Panels, even on 3270 Terminals.

*  Includes  a  set  of  menus and  panels that  suit all  classes of machines.  Tailoring,  alterations  and  additions  to  Menus  and Popups  can  be  made  quickly and  efficiently with  any standard editor.

*  Allows users to run in Menu Mode or experienced users can  use the fast English-like Command Mode.

*  The  same instructions  and user-friendly  menus work  on Personal Computers and IBM Mainframes.

*  Contains a Job Networking  and Scheduling  System.  The Scheduling system starts work on certain days; the Networking  Systems allows jobs or tasks to run in parallel or serial.

*  Contains  a  full  script programming  language which  can perform arithmetic and character operations on "symbolic" or "environment" variables.  These can be saved in files, restored and  passed from job to job thus providing a powerful communications ability.

*  Has a very powerful Macro Facility, thus allowing new instructions to be added to suit any installation, or the  Jol commands  can be tailored   to   suit   individual   mainframe   or   work  station environments.

*  Solves most of the problems of moving from one Operating System to another.  Conversion from one  system to  another can  be achieved for a fraction of the  time and  cost.  Jol procedures  or scripts are transportable from machine to machine.

*  Can generate JCL for IBM and Fujitsu Mainframes.

For Mainframe Users:

For IBM MVS and Fujitsu Mainframe Users, Jol makes mainframes as easy to use as Personal Computers. In addition to the above, it:

*  Can store data set attributes or  DD card  details in  a centrally administered  Data Base.  This  has the  added advantage  that the Data  Administrator has  control over  where data  sets are  to be placed. VSAM  and  ordinary  data  sets  are  automatically  created  when necessary.

*  The Mainframe  versions can  either generate  JCL or  use "Dynamic Allocation",  which means  that work  can be  run at  the terminal under TSO, or in background using exactly the same instructions.

*  Cuts the amount of time  spent writing  Job Control  Language code ("JCL") by about 50% and yet takes 80% less time to train staff in its use.  This frees highly specialised computer people to perform more productive and  cost effective  tasks, or  to devote  time to make much more foolproof and friendly systems.

*  Thoroughly checks jobs before allowing them to start running, thus vastly reducing time lost due to job reruns caused by JCL errors.

*  Provides a much easier and comprehensive Command  Language instead of JCL.

Summary:

Jol has been in use by some of the largest companies in the world for many years, providing far better error recovery procedures  for their jobs, better control and easier  coding.  Jol is  like gold  in their hands.

                  Copyright CCS-Jol Pty. Ltd.,

         2/31 Queen Street, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 3000.

   Post Office Box 475, Toorak, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 3142.

                  Telephone (61)-3-822-3503.

               Fax (61)-3-822-3535 or 882-9771

                   Email: clem@csource.oz.au