AT&T WorldNet Service to provide Internet access for customers of Expert Software's best-selling CD-ROMS.CORAL GABLES Coral Gables, city (1990 pop. 40,091), Miami-Dade co., SE Fla., SW of Miami; inc. 1925. Founded at the height of the Florida land boom, Coral Gables is a noted planned city, with tree-lined boulevards and Mediterranean-style buildings. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 1996--Expert Software, Inc., a leading consumer software publisher, announced today it will make dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. to AT&T WorldNet Service available on 15 of Expert's best-selling CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). titles, beginning this summer. Expert Software will initially include AT&T WorldNet Service, AT&T's value-added Internet access See how to access the Internet. service, on Home Design 3D(TM), Landscape Design 3D(TM), Resume Writer(TM), Championship Chess(TM) and 11 other top-selling CD-ROM titles. The company plans to include software for dial access to AT&T WorldNet Service on additional CD-ROM titles in 1997, and to explore ways to integrate those titles with AT&T's Internet access. Expert Software publishes some of the industry's top-selling consumer software titles under $20. AT&T long-distance customers can receive unlimited Internet access through AT&T WorldNet Service, and around-the-clock technical support, for $19.95 a month. AT&T residential long-distance customers also can receive their first five hours of usage each month free for a year, and pay $2.50 for each additional hour. Non-AT&T customers can pay $4.95 for three hours a month, and $2.50 per hour thereafter, or can receive unlimited access for $24.95 per month. Pricing plans do not include telephone access charges for reaching AT&T WorldNet Service. "AT&T WorldNet Service lets Expert customers get wired with AT&T's world-class value," said Ken Currier, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Expert Software. "AT&T WorldNet Service is an important part of Expert's web strategy because it gives us the opportunity to bring millions of our customers to our web site. As a result, it will help them get closer to Expert Software. Through our web site at EXPERTSOFTWARE.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , people can start dialogues with product developers, suggest new titles, check out new promotions and software and also get 24-hour customer service. This will help Expert to deliver more products and services that people really want and enjoy." AT&T currently provides telephone service to more than 80 million residential phone users and 10 million business customers. Dial access to AT&T WorldNet Service became available March 14, and AT&T has since received more than 550,000 requests for the access software. "Like AT&T WorldNet Service, Expert Software delivers top-notch, easy-to-use products backed by good customer care," said Tom Evslin, vice president of AT&T WorldNet Service. "Expert Software titles carrying AT&T WorldNet Service software give consumers an even greater value by providing quality access to the vast resources of the Internet." Expert Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPRT) publishes more than 100 consumer titles for the home and small office, which are sold through more than 20,000 retail outlets worldwide. Eighteen Expert Software titles were category best sellers in 1995, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. PC Data, including Landscape Design 3D(TM), Greeting Card Maker(TM), Casino(TM), and Do-It-Yourself-Lawyer(TM). Computer Retail Week recently named Expert one of the top computer products vendors of 1995. Expert Software, Inc.: 800 Douglas Road The Douglas Road, aka the Lillooet Trail, Harrison Trail or Lakes Route, was a goldrush-era transportation route from the British Columbia Coast to the Interior (NB another route known as the Lillooet Trail was the Lillooet Cattle Trail, which used some of the , Executive Tower, Coral Gables, Florida Often called "The Gables," Coral Gables is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, southwest of Miami, in the United States. The city is best known as the home of the University of Miami, and as an example of City Beautiful urban planning. 33134. Tel: (305) 567-9990 Fax: (305) 569-1111 Web: http://www.expertsoftware.com AT&T WorldNet Service offers directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, and electronic mail. AT&T WorldNet Service will work with most of today's popular Internet browsers, although an AT&T-branded version of the Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. (TM) browser software, preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. for easy installation, is included free of charge. For information, customers may call 1-800-WORLDNET or preview the service at http://www.att.com/worldnet. -0- Above-marked products are trademarks of Expert Software, Inc., except Netscape Navigator, which is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corp. AT&T WorldNet is a service mark of AT&T. CONTACT: Steve Hammond, Director of Marketing Expert Software, Inc. (305) 569-1301 or Kevin Compton, AT&T PR (408) 452-3966 kcompton@attmail.com (email) |
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