========================================================================= Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 09:31:34 -0600 (CST) From: Gleason Sackman Subject: BOOK> Compaq/IDG Books - The Internet (fwd) >From: Arnold Kling Compaq and IDG Books Launch Computer Book Series with Easy-to-Read Internet Guide -- Innovative Book to Coincide with PBS Program about the Internet HOUSTON, November 10, 1994 -- Setting the pace in making computer technologies easier to understand, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) and IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. today launched the Compaq Press book series with its first title, "The Internet," an easy-to-read guide that helps PC users navigate the popular electronic network. The new Compaq Press book series, which will be published by IDG Books Worldwide, will address a variety of topical computer technologies and issues affecting a wide range of audiences, from corporate users to first-time home PC enthusiasts. "The Internet" book ($24.99) will start shipping on November 18 to both bookstores and other major retail locations nationwide. The book will also be offered by Public Broadcasting System (PBS) stations through their upcoming December fund-raising drive during the airing of "The Internet Show," (NOTE 1) of which Compaq is a national sponsor. "Teaming up with IDG Books to produce the Compaq Press book series enables us to combine our strengths to encourage the widespread adoption of technologies such as the Internet," said Gian Carlo Bisone, vice president, North America Marketing for Compaq. "The launch of the book series, as well as the debut appearance of 'The Internet Show' on PBS, highlights Compaq's drive to develop creative ways to make computers more useful as they become an important part of our everyday lives." "The Internet" book offers tips, advice and basic how-to information to help the rapidly growing base of new customers take advantage of the Internet and maximize the use of their PCs. Today's home PCs -- such as the Compaq Presario family of multimedia computers -- as well as business computers, provide users with access to the Internet, which links thousands of universities, corporations, government entities and community computer networks worldwide. "The Internet" was specially designed to entice a broad base of users to learn more about the Internet through its "graphics-heavy, text-light" format. "IDG is working with Compaq to identify important technology trends," said John Kilcullen, president and publisher of IDG Books. "Through this book series, we will address the issues that may be slowing the adoption of certain advancements. Because Compaq is recognized as the computer industry trend-setter and a key player in making computers easy to use, it is the ideal partner for our new series." The Internet was written by Paul Hoffman and edited by John Levine, a widely recognized expert on the Internet who has written several IDG books, and publishes and edits The Journal of C Language Translation. "The Internet Show" and PBS "The Internet Show" will be aired by PBS stations during fund-raising drives between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and will be hosted by Levine and Gina Smith, co-host of "On Computers," a national TV/Radio program. On "The Internet Show," Levine and Smith drive viewers through the information superhighway via the Internet in an amusing and informative tutorial aimed at computer novices. PBS stations will break periodically to raise funds, offering "The Internet" book and other computer-related premiums to encourage contributions.