Re: WinNews Vol. 3 No. 2, January 15, 1996
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Microsoft(R) WinNews Electronic Newsletter
Vol. 3, #2, January 15, 1996
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Greetings once again. You will find in WinNews issues
going forward that we will look to provide you with detials
on where you can find more more information on WinNews
topics on the World Wide Web. Beginning with this issue, we
will provide web addresses for the articles (and any
associated software) that are in WinNews. Please let
us know if you find this helpful.
Hand in hand with our web efforts, be sure to check out
http://superbowl.com. If you are a football fan and on the
web - you'll find lots of interesting information. Even if
you aren't a big American football fan, you can see a
website that provides an good example of the features
of Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0.
Articles in this issue are:
A. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
B. NEWS & EVENTS
B1. NFL, NBC SPORTS AND MICROSOFT LAUNCH SUPER BOWL WEB SITE
American football fans all over the world can get
all kinds of information including live reports from
Arizona on the Cowboys and Steelers while checking
out the new features of Microsoft's Internet
Explorer 2.0.
* The site is at: http://superbowl.com
* This announcement can also be found on the
"What's Hot" area of the Window web page at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows
B2. WANG, MICROSOFT ANNOUNCE IMAGING SOFTWARE FOR MICROSOFT
WINDOWS 95 - find out about this new software.
* This software can be downloaded from the "New
Software" area of the Windows website.
* The complete article can be found on the
"What's Hot" area of the Windows web page at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows
B3. Microsoft GAMES FOR WINDOWS 95 CD COMING SOON TO
RETAIL OUTLETS - Info on a new CD with 39 trial version
games and demos showing cutting edge game performance
of Windows 95.
* This announcement can also be found at the
Windows website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pr/jan896g.htm
B4. MICROSOFT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR THE IEEE 1394 BUS
INTERFACE STANDARD - learn the details on how future
versions of Windows will support this important industry
standard high-performance digital bus
* This announcement can also be found at the
Windows website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pr/jan896g.htm
B5. UPDATED EUROPEAN PHONE NUMBERS FOR TECHNET -
here's an update on telephone numbers for TechNet
for many European countries.
C. WINDOWS 95 SUPPORT & INFORMATION
C1. WINDOWS 95 HINTS AND TIPS
Our regular feature offering some helpful ways to
use Windows 95.
C2. ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Microsoft's Product Support provides answers help you
support Windows 95. This issue's question is on
avoiding using passwords when you log-in.
* Detailed Microsoft Product Support information
is available on the World Wide Web at:
http://www.microsoft.com/support
C3. WINDOWS 95 LOGOED PRODUCTS
A list of software and hardware that have recently
earned the Windows 95 logo.
* To see the complete list of logoed products,
check out the 3rd party product area on the
Windows website at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/thirdparty.htm
C4. MICROSOFT TV - WORKING WITH WINDOWS 95
Check out the upcoming two new shows on Microsoft
Exchange Inbox and Windows 95 Multimedia. The shows
are on satellite and cable TV, and information is
provided on how to order video tape copies.
Jay Goldstein
WinNews Editor
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B. NEWS & EVENTS
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B1. NFL, NBC SPORTS AND MICROSOFT LAUNCH SUPER BOWL WEB SITE
For the first time, the NFL, in conjunction with NBC Sports
and Microsoft Corp., will bring all of the excitement and
activities surrounding the biggest one-day sports event to
cyberspace with the launch of a new Web site:
http://superbowl.com.
Throughout January, superbowl.com will provide fans
worldwide with previews and up-to-the-minute news on all
the playoff games; team and game analysis from NBC Sports
talent; information on past Super Bowls, including video
and audio clips of the game's most memorable moments; as
well as fan message boards, chat areas and a Super Bowl
cybershop.
Superbowl.com will report live from Tempe, AZ on Super Bowl
XXX participants - the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh
Steelers - and the events surrounding the game.
Superbowl.com will provide background information
on the teams plus continuous updates and coverage of the
events of the week prior to the Super Bowl. Fans will be
able to chat with NFL stars and NBC Sports talent, and get
all the latest news and photos from events and news
conferences in Tempe. During the Super Bowl game,
superbowl.com will feature online commentary and analysis
from NFL and NBC experts, live play-by-play and statistics.
Microsoft is the key technology partner and has been
instrumental in the creation and management of
superbowl.com. The site combines state-of-the-art
technologies such as interactive chats and multimedia images
and sound, to give users a highly-interactive experience.
While the Web site is accessible to any user connected to
the Internet, users of the new Microsoft Internet Explorer
version 2.0 will have exclusive access to additional
features such as inline sound and inline video. The site
resides on the Microsoft Internet Information Server, a
Web server that runs on the Windows NT(tm) operating
system, to help ensure reliability, speed of access and
ease of use.
"Superbowl.com is one of the most dynamic sites on the Web,"
said Mike Conte, group manager in the personal systems
division at Microsoft. "We think it really shows off our
innovative Internet technologies such as sound, video and
graphics. It offers users, particularly those using
Internet Explorer, an advanced interactive experience."
Superbowl.com was created by NFL Enterprises, NBC Sports
Online and their technology partner Microsoft. The site
will reside at http://superbowl.com on the Microsoft
Internet Information Server.
(For the complete version of this article, this article is
currently in the "What's Hot" area of the Windows web page
at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows)
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B2. WANG, MICROSOFT ANNOUNCE IMAGING SOFTWARE FOR MICROSOFT
WINDOWS 95; PROVIDES BUILT-IN SUPPORT FOR DOCUMENT-IMAGING
APPLICATIONS
BILLERICA, Mass. and REDMOND, Wash. - Jan. 16, 1996 - Wang
and Microsoft Corp. today announced the release of imaging
software developed by Wang for the Windows 95 operating
system. The software provides built-in support for new
document-imaging applications by enabling users of Microsoft
Windows 95 to scan, view, annotate, manage, store and share
faxes, paper documents and electronic images. The software
is available now over the Internet and major online services.
It will also be incorporated into future versions of the
Windows operating system.
With the new Windows 95-based imaging software, a user can
transform any paper or fax-based information into an
electronic image that can be stored, filed, retrieved,
edited, annotated, printed, faxed and shared. This eliminates
the need to manage and store paper documents such as
handwritten meeting notes, memoranda and business
correspondence. The software also includes powerful 32-bit
OLE interfaces that allow developers to create image-enabled
applications easily.
"The Wang imaging software for Windows 95 makes an important
technology immediately available to millions of people
worldwide," said Bob Weiler, president, Wang Software.
"Working with Microsoft, Wang has made desktop document
imaging a pervasive and inexpensive mainstream application.
It will accelerate the broad deployment of imaging and
workflow as business productivity tools."
The imaging software for Windows 95 provides an open,
standard way to handle image image documents and to view faxes
through Microsoft Exchange Inbox. For example, in an office
environment, the easy-to-use, intuitive interface enables
users to transform paper and faxes into useful electronic
documents as bit-mapped or rasterized images in black and
white, grayscale or color. The software supports Windows 95
Explorer, standard Windows 95-based printers and fax
products, as well as popular electronic mail systems such
as Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft Mail.
The imaging software provides developers and integrators
with standard interfaces and components for creating image-
enabled applications and for customizing or controlling
Windows 95 capabilities. These interfaces include the
following:
* OLE component technology to add image documents to
Windows-based personal productivity and database-
driven applications
* OLE Automation for integrating imaging into existing
line-of-business applications
* OLE Controls for building new applications using a
broad range of popular developer tools
Commitment to Back-End Server Integration
In the first half of 1996, Wang will provide connections
between client imaging software available for Microsoft
Windows 95 and Wang's other imaging software products.
The connections will enable users to access and retrieve
images stored on any Wang image server. In addition, Wang
plans to incorporate the new OLE interfaces into its entire
workflow and imaging product line, offering further
integration capabilities between the desktop and back-end
server software products.
Easy, Convenient Access Over the Internet
The new imaging software for Windows 95 is available
immediately worldwide through the Internet. It can
currently be found under the new software section
of the Windows Home Page at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows
It is also available at http://www.wang.com and will be
available through other Microsoft online services.
The software is available immediately in seven languages.
This includes U.S. English, Dutch, French, German, Italian,
Japanese and Spanish. The software will also be available
on the April Microsoft Developer Network CD.
(For the complete version of this article, this article is
currently in the "What's Hot" area of the Windows web page
at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows)
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B3. MICROSOFT GAMES FOR WINDOWS 95 CD COMING SOON TO
RETAIL OUTLETS
LAS VEGAS - Jan. 8 - Microsoft Corp. today announced that
the Games for Windows 95 CD is scheduled to be available at
retail outlets Jan. 15, 1996, priced at approximately $9.95.
Microsoft has allied with leading game makers to give users
a taste of the power, ease and excitement of gaming under
the Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. The CD
features 39 playable trial-version games and demonstrations
developed specifically for Windows 95 and offers a state-of-
the-art, interactive 3-D graphical interface.
Games developed for Windows 95, including all the titles on
the Games for Windows 95 CD, take advantage of AutoPlay
technology, which makes installation of games on Windows 95
as easy as inserting a CD into a computer. New games
designed for Windows 95 exploit the operating system's
power and features to surpass MS-DOS(R) operating system-
based games and deliver fast, high-resolution graphics, high-
fidelity sound, great multiplayer connectivity and digitally
precise, responsive joystick control -- all without
installation hassles. Only games designed specifically for
Windows 95 offers this combination of great game performance
and ease of installation.
The Games for Windows 95 CD offers users hours of exciting
game play, featuring the hottest games developed for
Windows 95. The CD includes fully playable samples of the
following titles:
* Al Unser Jr. Arcade Racing (Mindscape Inc.)
* Arcade America (7th Level)
* Atari 2600 Action Pack (Activision Inc.)
* Battle Beast (7th Level)
* Beavis and Butthead in Virtual Stupidity
(Viacom New Media)
* Commodore 64 15-Pack (Activision)
* DogZ (PF. Magic)
* DOOM for Windows 95 (id Software)
* Double Switch (Digital Pictures)
* Endorfun (Time Warner Interactive Inc.)
* Full Tilt! Pinball (Maxis)
* Fury3 (Microsoft)
* Havoc (Reality Bytes)
* The Hive (Trimark Interactive)
* Ice & Fire (Zombie)
* Locus (Zombie)
* MechWarrior 2 (Activision)
* Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Activision)
* Pressure Drop (Starhill Productions)
* Return Fire (Time Warner)
* Shanghai: Great Moments (Activision)
* SU-27 Flanker (Strategic Simulations Inc.)
* TriTryst (Virgin Interactive Entertainment)
* Under Pressure (Starhill Productions)
* Zork: Nemisis (Activision)
Also included are demonstrations of 13 other game titles
for Windows 95.
Windows 95 offers features that make it the platform of
choice for gaming, including AutoPlay for automatic game
installation; the new DirectX APIs for enhanced graphics,
sound, joystick control and multi-player connectivity; and
Plug and Play to simplify hardware setup.
"Windows 95 is the showcase for unparalleled game play
through faster, enhanced graphics and increased sound
capabilities," said Bobby Kotick, chairman and CEO of
Activision Inc. "Whether running an action, adventure or
mystery title, Windows 95 maximizes the potential to bring
consumers the most cutting-edge gaming experience available."
System Requirements
To play the Games for Windows 95 CD, users need a Windows 95-
compatible PC, 8 MB of memory and a compatible sound card.
A compatible joystick is optional.
(For the complete version of this article on the Windows
website on the World Wide Web, please go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pr/jan896g.htm)
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B4. MICROSOFOT ANNOUNCES SUPPORT FOR THE IEEE 1394 BUS
INTERFACE STANDARD
Microsoft announced support of the IEEE 1394 serial bus
interface standard in future releases of the Microsoft
Windows family of operating systems. IEEE 1394 enables
high-performance multimedia connections and control of
business and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders,
televisions, stereos, CD changers, set-top boxes, mixing
consoles and music keyboards, as well as traditional PC
devices such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, printers and
scanners, and docking stations for portable computers.
In addition, Microsoft and Sony Electronics Inc. have signed
a letter of intent to develop open device driver interfaces
(DDIs), APIs and an open host controller interface for
IEEE 1394. Microsoft has also signed a letter of intent
with Compaq Computer to accelerate adoption of the IEEE
1394 high-speed serial interface as a standard in the PC
industry. This includes defining an open host controller
interface specification. Both of these efforts will be
undertaken in cooperation with the 1394 Trade Association.
"Microsoft's support for the proposed IEEE 1394
specification is a step forward in integrating consumer
electronics devices with PC applications," said Carl
Yankowski, president and COO of Sony Electronics. "We
believe that the proposed 1394 standard will help pave the
way for future lifestyle changes arising from the meaningful
convergence of audio, video, computers and communications."
"We believe the IEEE 1394 serial bus interface standard
that Microsoft is supporting will make it easier to use and
connect PCs and high-speed peripherals, and enhance business
and consumer high-performance applications such as image
capture, multimedia, and multibay Plug and Play for portable
PCs," said Hugh Barnes, vice president and chief technical
officer, Compaq Computer Corp.
Microsoft is playing a leading role in developing and
promoting an open IEEE 1394 serial bus interface
specification. Microsoft is a member of the 1394 Trade
Association, an industry group formed to help promote the
industrywide adoption of the IEEE 1394 interface and to
help ensure device interoperability. Microsoft hosted the
IEEE 1394 meeting in July and will be hosting a 1394 driver
architecture design preview in March 1996.
Many industry-leading hardware manufacturers have pledged
their support for the 1394 specification including Adaptec,
Cirrus Logic Inc., Conner Peripherals, Digital Equipment
Corp., Texas instruments, Western Digital Corp. and more.
About IEEE 1394
The IEEE 1394 serial bus interface offers high-speed
communications and fully supports isochronous real-time
data services. It also supports Plug and Play, allowing
"hot plugging" of up to 63 external peripherals for
convenient system reconfiguration by the user. Users will
find that attaching a 1394 device is as easy as plugging
a cord into an electrical outlet. IEEE 1394 also allows
peer-to-peer device communication, such as communication
between a scanner and a printer, to take place without
consuming system memory and CPU resources.
For multimedia applications, the IEEE interface enables
real-time digital data transfer for audio and video capture,
editing and playback, as well as for distributed multimedia
applications such as desktop conferencing. For example,
users can easily transfer images from a camcorder to a PC.
These images can be edited and replayed on the PC or TV
screen while users simultaneously print color pictures. For
traditional data storage, IEEE 1394 is faster and less
expensive than comparable SCSI interfaces, supporting data
transfer rates of 400 megabits per second and increasing in
speed in the future.
(For the complete version of this article on the Windows
website on the World Wide Web, please go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pr/jan896.htm)
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B5. UPDATED EUROPEAN PHONE NUMBERS FOR TECHNET
If you are interested in Microsoft TechNet, the comprehensive
information resource for evaluating, implementing and
supporting Microsoft business products, here is an updated
list of phone numbers for information in Europe:
* UK (English speaking) Free Phone 0800 281 221
* Germany (German speaking) Free Phone 0130 824 817
* France (French speaking) Free Phone 0591 6097
* The Netherlands (Dutch) Free Phone 06 0226801
* Sweden (Swedish speaking) Free Phone 020 793 121
* Italy (Italian speaking) Free Phone 1678 74760
* Switzerland (French speaking) Toll Free 155 - 7382
* Switzerland (German speaking) Toll Free 155 - 7385
* All other European countries + 353 1 703 8738
(For more information about TechNet, check out the
Microsoft Product Support website at
http://www.microsoft.com/TechNet)
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C. WINDOWS 95 SUPPORT & INFORMATION
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C1. WINDOWS 95 HINTS AND TIPS
The following are a few useful hints and tips that will
result in a more productive work environment. We hope
these are tips you can pass on to the users you support.
1. Deleting Files Without Moving them to the Recycle Bin
Select the file(s) to be deleted. Right-click on the
selection and hold the Shift key down while selecting Delete.
2. Closing Consecutive Windows
To simultaneously close all the windows you have opened,
hold the shift key and click the X button on the right side
of the folders title bar.
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C2. ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Each time I log in I, am asked for a password.
Is there a way to prevent this?
Answer: If you do not want to be prompted for a password,
set your primary network logon to Windows Logon. To do so,
use the following steps:
1. Use the right mouse button to click Network Neighborhood,
and then click Properties on the menu that appears.
2. On the Configuration tab, click Windows Logon in the
Primary Network Logon box, then click OK.
3. When Windows prompts you to restart your computer,
click No.
4. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click
Control Panel.
5. Double-click the Passwords icon.
6. On the Change Passwords tab, click the Change Windows
Password button, click OK, then set a blank password.
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C3. "DESIGNED FOR WINDOWS 95" LOGOED PRODUCTS
Here is a list of products that have recently received the
"Designed for Windows 95" logo. For a complete list of
all software and hardware logoed products, please check out
the following address on the Windows website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/thirdparty.htm
COMPANY NAME PRODUCT
Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop
Photo design and production program for creating original
artwork, retouch and composite scanned images.
Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe Photoshop
Photo design and production program to create original
artwork, retouch and composite scanned images.
Adventure Soft Ltd. Simon the Sorcerer II
Fully animated point and click fantasy comedy graphic
adventure.
ASCII The GRAPH
The GRAPH Ver.3.0 allows creation of 120 kinds of charts
on a spreadsheet.
Books that Work Garden Encyclopedia
Knowledge Adventure, Inc. Jumpstart Kindergarten
Multimedia edutainment software based on a kindergarten
curriculum.
Pacific Gold Coast Turbo Browser for Windows 95
Manage files and folders with on-screen visual and audio
association.
Software Publishing Corporation ASAP
Presentation software that which improves on interface of
menus, buttons and tabs.
SourceMate Information Systems Visual AccountMate
Provides advanced accounting and inventory capabilities.
Vertisoft Systems Vertisoft Zip-it
Zip and UnZip files in Windows - with a built-in viewer
to view most popular formats without extracting the file.
Virtus Corporation Key Design Center 3D
Simplifies interior design or remodeling using advanced
"virtual reality" to create full, interactive 3-D models.
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C4. MICROSOFT TV - WORKING WITH WINDOWS 95
There are two shows coming up soon.
1. MICROSOFT EXCHANGE INBOX MS MAIL
Windows 95 includes a new universal mail client, Microsoft
Exchange Inbox. This advanced messaging interface allows
users to have access to multiple electronic messaging
systems simultaneously. In this program a Microsoft
Training Specialist will show how to install and configure
the Microsoft Exchange Inbox for Windows 95 and the various
service providers. There will also be methods for advanced
troubleshooting.
Program Length: 60 min.
Satellite Information
January 16 12:00 PM Eastern
Cable Information
January 16, 18 9:00 & 11:00 PM Eastern
2. GETTING STARTED WITH WINDOWS 95 MULTIMEDIA
This program will cover installation of Windows 95 on a
legacy multimedia system along with legacy and new
hardware detection. The show's main focus is on
troubleshooting configuration of hardware peripherals.
As an added benefit our training specialists will
demonstrate performance of the new Windows 95 game APIs
and discuss DirectDraw(tm), DirectPlay(tm), and
DirectSound(tm).
Program Length: 60 min.
Satellite Information
February 13 12:00 PM Eastern
Cable Information
February 13, 15 9:00 & 11:00 PM Eastern
MICROSOFT TV VIEWING INFORMATION:
Microsoft TV Satellite Coordinates:
Ku Analog:
Galaxy 4, Transponder 12, (11.9300 Ghz), Polarity H.
Ku DigiCipher:
Galaxy 4, Polarity H, Channel 900 (or 526).
C-Band:
(day time)
Galaxy 7, (3920 Mhz), Polarity H, Channel 11.
(night time)
Galaxy 5, Channel 21, feed from Mind Extension University.
Please use Cable times listed below to view broadcasts via
these C-Band Coordinates.
CABLE/BROADCAST TELEVISION (PCTV)
Microsoft TV shows are aired as a co-production with PCTV,
with the Microsoft shows airing as part of the "Business
Computing" Series, which can be seen on Mind Extension
University (MEU) and the Jones Computer Network (JCN) on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, at 9:00 PM Eastern (6:00 PM
PST) and again at 11:00 PM Eastern (8:00 PM PST).
Call (800) 597-3200 inside the U.S. or (612) 550-6390
outside the U.S. between 6:30 AM and 5:30 PM PST for more
information about both satellite and cable broadcasts.
Videotapes of all Microsoft TV shows are available for
purchase. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
US Costs for VHS format:
60 - 120 minutes: $19.00 + $3.00 Freight
over 120 minutes: $25.00 + $6.00 Freight
Freight charges will vary for countries other than
the United States.
For more information, pricing details or to place an
order please call (800) 369-5718 inside the United States,
and (805) 295-0504 outside the United States.
Available Format: VHS
Available Standards: NTSC, PAL, MESECAM or SECAM
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