*********************************************************** Microsoft(R) WinNews Electronic Newsletter Vol. 3, #2, January 15, 1996 *********************************************************** 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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ A. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ If you know someone who might be interested in WinNews, please instruct them to: 1. 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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) *********************************************************** 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) *********************************************************** 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) *********************************************************** 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) *********************************************************** 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) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ C. WINDOWS 95 SUPPORT & INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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. *********************************************************** 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. *********************************************************** 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. *********************************************************** 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. 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