I don't know if Microsoft will be publishing any of these titles in
accessible formats but it would be nice if they did.




Posted at 6:41 a.m. PDT Monday, May 11, 1998
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Microsoft Press Announces Comprehensive Line of Learning and Reference
Solutions for Microsoft Windows 98  Leading-Edge Products Help Computer
Users of All Levels Tap Rich New Features
And Powerful Internet Capabilities

REDMOND, Wash., May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Press today announced a
comprehensive line of learning and reference products for end users,
educators and corporations migrating to the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98
operating system. These Microsoft-approved solutions are designed to
provide accurate, up-to-date technical information and training choices to
help computer users of all levels take full advantage of the many new and
improved resources Microsoft Windows 98 will offer. Users can find these
Microsoft Press(R) products wherever computer books and software are
available.

The Professional's Road Map to Microsoft Windows 98

The `Microsoft Windows 98 Resource Kit` (ISBN 1-57231-644-6) is the
essential technical guide for systems administrators and other MIS
professionals responsible for supporting Microsoft Windows 98 within their
organization. Created by the Microsoft Windows 98 product development team,
it's also the ideal undD

Microsoft Windows 98 Starts Here(TM) multimedia training (ISBN
1-57231-698-5) uses the power of multimedia to help new computer users get
acquainted with Microsoft Windows 98 and to allow users who are upgrading
to see new features in action. This easy-to-use CD is a powerful training
system that shows users how to maximize the potential of Windows 98 as they
work. The recommended retail price is $29.99 ($41.99 in Canada), and for a
limited time there is a special $10 ($15 in Canada) mail-in rebate offer,
scheduled to be available June 20, 1998 (certain restrictions will apply).

The Ultimate One-Stop User Guide and Referase, or next to a laptop. The
recommended retail price is $12.99 ($17.99 in Canada). `Quick Course(R) in
Microsoft Windows 98` (ISBN 1-57231-742-6) provides low-cost, streamlined
instruction for new users. The recommended retail price is $14.99 ($21.99
in Canada). And `Microsoft Windows 98 Companion` (ISBN 1-57231-931-3) is
the friendly tutorial that helps new users learn Microsoft Windows 98 from
the ground up. The recommended retail price is $29.99 ($42.99 in Canada).
All of the titles above are scheduled to be available June 5, 1998.

Microsoft Press is a division of Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and the
leading source of training and reference solutions for Microsoft products
and related technologies. Millions of individual and corporate users rely
on a complete line of world-class Microsoft Press computer books and
multimedia training and reference tools to accommodate different learning
styles and training situations. Self-paced tutorials for first-time
computer users to advanced technical references and programming guides for
computer professionals are distributed to book and software retailers
worldwide. Consumers in the United States can order directly from the
publisher at 800-MSPRESS, or 800-677-7377. For detailed information about
the complete line of Microsoft Press products, visit
http://mspress.microsoft.com/.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft 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.

NOTE:  Microsoft, Windows, Microsoft Press and Starts Here and are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States
and/or other countries. Quick Course is a registered trademark of Online
Press Inc.  SOURCE  Microsoft Corp.

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