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THE FOLLOWING RELEASE MOVED OVER PR NEWSWIRE ON
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1994 AT 7:56 AM, EST.
Apple Computer Launches eWorld, Its New Online
Community
CUPERTINO, Calif.--June 20, 1994--From today,
traveling the much discussed Information
Superhighway could actually begin to make sense for
people who want to keep in touch, stay informed and
be entertained. Apple Computer, Inc. has launched
eWorld , its
innovative, informative, powerful yet easy to use
online service which includes eWorld for Macintosh and
NewtonMail , eWorld's
messaging service for Newton . eWorld for Macintosh is an
'online town square' which provides a global
electronic mail system together with news
,information and other services from around 100
partners such as Reuters America Inc., Tribune
Media Services, ZiffNet/Mac and Inc. Magazine
Online.
Included with many Apple Macintosh computers
shipped in the US this summer, eWorld for Macintosh
software is also available to all US Macintosh
users by calling 1-800-775-4556. Apple intends to
have eWorld available
globally this year, and to have a version for
DOS/Windows-based personal computers in 1995.
NewtonMail, an eWorld
messaging service, is shipping on every Newton from
Apple and its licensees. Each eWorld account, password and
mailbox is the same across eWorld for Macintosh,
NewtonMail and subsequent versions (including eWorld for Windows) giving
true cross-platform integration.
NewtonMail is eWorld's messaging service
for Newton, built into every Newton MessagePad from
Apple its licensees. Specifically developed for
Newton products, NewtonMail allows subscribers to
take advantage of eWorld's powerful mail
services and exchange text messages, ink and items
such as Notepad messages (including graphics),
business cards and calendar appointments with other
Newton users. Just as with eWorld for Macintosh,
NewtonMail allows subscribers to easily exchange
text messages with Internet users as well as with
subscribers to other services accessible through
the Internet.
"It's easy to become a part of eWorld and once there, it's
friendly and compelling," said Peter Friedman,
director and general manager, Apple Online
Services. "A variety of innovative publishers and
service providers have worked with us to create
this informative and entertaining online community.
Joining the eWorld
community is like strolling to the main square of a
small university town. It's full of interesting
people and has many fascinating places to go."
The eWorld for
Macintosh community consists of an electronic
neighborhood of buildings, each representing a
specific area of interest. Each building contains a
series of online publications from well known
publishers, containing valuable information along
with interactive conferences and discussion boards.
For example, if a person is starting a small
business, they could browse through the latest
issue of magazines such as Inc. and Upside for
ideas, then explore an online publication called
Working Solo--a publication designed specifically
for people working in small businesses--and finally
join in some online conversation with other eWorld for Macintosh
subscribers with similar interests to share
thoughts and ideas--maybe making some useful
contacts.
eWorld for
Macintosh is also the best place for Apple
customers to get the most out of their Macintosh,
Newton or Workgroup Server, offering extensive
support and timely information. In addition to
Apple, many key industry publications, communities
and services as well as leading software and
hardware vendors including Claris Corporation,
Supermac Technology, CE Software and Global Village
have their latest support and product information
available on eWorld.
The Apple Customer Center contains a wealth of
product information, software updates and other
resources directly from Apple. Subscribers can also
discuss issues and exchange opinions with other
Apple users and participate in dynamic, live
conferences with guests from Apple. The technical
library used by Apple's own support organization is
available, along with other technical information
including comprehensive answers to customers'
frequently-asked questions. "We expect our
customers to find eWorld's Apple Customer
Center very valuable," said Jackie Whiting, vice
president Customer Services, Apple USA. "Nowhere
else can they get such a broad range of information
and advice about how to get the best out of our
products. It's a powerful, flexible and rich
resource, which allows customers to keep in touch
with Apple wherever they are."
"The powerful publishing tools behind eWorld will allow us to
deliver a wide variety of content to eWorld subscribers," said
Michael A. Silver, vice president, Editorial and
Development of Tribune Media Services. "Not only
will they find the views of columnists such as Pat
Buchanan and Deborah Mathis on 'Voices &
Views'--they can also keep up with the latest in
cooking tips and even create their own TV viewing
guide. Because it's so easy to navigate, eWorld subscribers can
quickly get to the wealth of information Tribune
Media Services is providing."
eWorld software
will begin shipping on Macintosh computers,
including Power Macintosh and PowerBook , this
month and will also be available by contacting
eWorld at
1-800-775-4556 in the US. eWorld for Macintosh
software is also included with the new book
published by Hayden Books 'eWorld, The Official Guide
for Macintosh Users', written by Cary Lu and John
Milligan and available in major bookstores. The
basic monthly subscription to the service is $8.95,
which includes two free hours of evening or weekend
usage. Each subsequent hour of usage is $4.95. In
the US and Canada only, there is an hourly
surcharge of $2.95 during business hours (6
a.m.---6 p.m. local time). Access from outside the
US carries a $7.95 per hour surcharge (24
hours/day), but no business hour surcharge. There
is no extra charge for the use of the Internet mail
gateway or for 9600 baud access.
Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple
Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) develops,
manufactures and markets computer systems and
services for use in business, education, the home,
science, engineering and government. A recognized
pioneer and innovator in the personal computer
industry, Apple does business in more than 120
countries.
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Newton, and
PowerBook are registered trademarks; and eWorld, NewtonMail,
MessagePad, and PowerMacintosh are trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are owned
by their respective compaies.
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