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Anuman Interactive Launches New Lifestyle Software Under 'For Dummies Brand'; Easy-to-Use Programs Shipping This Month.


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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2004

Bringing one of the most trusted and well-respected consumer brands to its lifestyle software, Anuman Interactive today announced it has shipped its first six products under the For Dummies(R) license. The six new products are stand-alone software programs that enable consumers to master subjects ranging from digital photos to home finance to genealogy genealogy (jē'nēŏl`əjē, –ăl`–, jĕ–), the study of family lineage. Genealogies have existed since ancient times. . The products will be distributed in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  by Atari, Inc (NASDAQ NASDAQ
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"Atari is proud to be distributing the For Dummies line of interactive software in the US," said Ezra Chen, vice president of Product Acquisition for Atari. "With its instantly recognizable brand and an existing installed base of more than 68 million For Dummies book owners(*), these interactive PC products are the logical next-step to this hugely popular and trusted franchise."

Anuman Interactive's new For Dummies lineup for 2004 includes:

Digital Photos For Dummies(R)

No longer are digital cameras and photos a frightening mystery. Digital Photos For Dummies instructs consumers on taking digital photos, uploading and categorizing them on their computer, and printing high-quality pictures.

Family Tree For Dummies(R)

For those consumers seeking to find their genealogical ge·ne·al·o·gy  
n. pl. ge·ne·al·o·gies
1. A record or table of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or ancestors; a family tree.

2. Direct descent from an ancestor; lineage or pedigree.
 roots, Family Tree For Dummies allows them to research their family backgrounds, produce fascinating family charts, and more.

Greeting Cards See e-card.  For Dummies(R)

Can't make it to the store for a greeting card? Not to worry. With Greeting Cards For Dummies, consumers can easily design, edit and print their own beautiful cards, invitations and announcements for every occasion.

Home Budget For Dummies(R)

Just in time for Tax Season, Home Budget For Dummies is the perfect answer to establishing and following budgets, and setting and achieving financial goals.

Resumes & Cover Letters For Dummies(R)

In a tough job market, only the best resumes and cover letters stand out and Anuman Interactive's new offering will help job seekers job seeker also job·seek·er
n.
One who seeks employment.
 do that. The program also allows users to navigate the thousands of online job sites.

Typing Tutor For Dummies(R)

All thumbs when it comes to typing? Typing Tutor For Dummies, with its fun tutorials and mini-games, enables the most ham-fisted typists to nimbly nim·ble  
adj. nim·bler, nim·blest
1. Quick, light, or agile in movement or action; deft: nimble fingers. See Synonyms at dexterous.

2.
 pirouette their fingers across the keyboard, while instructing them on improving their work and home computer space to increase productivity and avoid injury.

"The For Dummies brand is synonymous with synonymous with
adjective equivalent to, the same as, identical to, similar to, identified with, equal to, tantamount to, interchangeable with, one and the same as
 quality and our goal was to maintain that high standard with our lifestyle software," said Anthony Adda Adda (äd`dä), river, 194 mi (312 km) long, rising in the Rhaetian Alps, N Italy, and flowing SW through Lake Como, then S into the Po River near Cremona. , Marketing Manager for Anuman Interactive. "Our powerful yet simple-to-use programs allow even the most novice computer users to utilize and enjoy their computer in fun and informative ways."

Distributed by Atari, Inc., Anuman Interactive's For Dummies lineup of lifestyle software is now available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $19.99.

About Anuman Interactive

Established in 2000, Anuman Interactive has rapidly become a leading publisher of quality, easy-to-use multimedia products. The Company creates innovative products that simplify everyday life and make using the computer enjoyable and beneficial. In order to add value to all of their products, Anuman Interactive partners with leading companies within each category.

Currently, Anuman Interactive publishes under two main lifestyle brands: For Dummies and Clic & Go. More information can be found online at www.anuman-interactive.com

For Dummies is a registered trademark of Wiley Publishing, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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