Asymetrix WebPublisher lets users create sophisticated 3D web sites in 10 minutes or less; Produces great results regardless of technical or artistic ability.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 1996--Asymetrix Corp., a leading supplier of easy-to-use Internet authoring and development tools for distributed learning Distributed Learning means a method of instruction that relies primarily on indirect communication between students and teachers, including internet or other electronic-based delivery, teleconferencing or correspondence; (British Columbia, School Act, 2006). , web publishing Creating a Web site and placing it on the Web server. A Web site is a collection of HTML pages with the home page typically named INDEX.HTML. Web sites are designed using Web authoring software which provides a graphical layout capability or by hand coding in HTML or both. , Internet applications, and database development, will ship next month inexpensive web site software that gives users the ability to create sophisticated looking web pages in 10 minutes or less despite their level of technical or artistic ability. Called Asymetrix WebPublisher(tm), the new software is unlike the current generation of web authoring packages and suites, such as Microsoft FrontPage Microsoft FrontPage (later full name Microsoft Office FrontPage) was a WYSIWYG HTML editor and web site administration tool from Microsoft for the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It was part of Microsoft Office application suite from 1997 to 2003. or Adobe PageMill PageMill (1995-2000) was one of the first WYSIWYG HTML editors for the World Wide Web. Adobe Systems released PageMill 1.0 in late 1995. It was considered revolutionary at the time as it was the first HTML editor which was considered user friendly, cited as the "PageMaker of , which require the user to understand layout and design techniques and create their own artwork. By comparison, Asymetrix WebPublisher creates and delivers finished web pages in minutes without user programming. How WebPublisher Works ---------------------- Users choose from 20 different complete sets of professionally created theme templates, which include header designs, banners, buttons, backgrounds, and other Java(tm) powered graphic elements. Then, by following a few easy point-and-click steps, the user selects page-layout options, types or imports text, creates hyperlinks, adds graphics and even checks spelling. All these functions are done without programming knowledge required from the user. The final step automatically converts and bundles all web pages and graphics and transfers them to the user's Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. or web server. The result: a visually stunning, Java enhanced site. "For the average individual or business that needs a web site that's easy to create and easy to update, Asymetrix WebPublisher is a real boon," said Ray Ashmun, executive producer at Cerplex of Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, USA. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Seattle urban area, in what is known as the Eastside. In 2003 the Census Bureau estimated the city population was 46,391. ., a leading high tech service outsource firm. "After seeing the product, I m amazed that such sophisticated, style-driven web sites can be delivered in minutes by a product that costs so little." The Market ---------- Small businesses, corporate departments, and individuals are now creating a new market for easy-to-use web site software. Over a thousand new web sites are created every day 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. Network Wizards Asymetrix discovered this lucrative market through Asymetrix Web 3D(tm), one of most successful releases in the company's 10 year history. Web 3D is a 3D graphics creation tool. InfoWorld said it lets anyone with limited graphics resources make attractive home pages. Web 3D has been an outstanding commercial success for Asymetrix which markets the product directly and through resellers. Pricing and Availability ------------------------ Asymetrix WebPublisher will be released at the end of June and will sell for around $79. Asymetrix plans to release add-ons to WebPublisher including more design themes, Java powered elements and additional media tools, such as audio and video editors. WebPublisher is completely compatible with Asymetrix Web 3D for more customized graphics and animations. About Asymetrix --------------- The Asymetrix Corp. is a leading supplier of easy-to-use Internet authoring and development tools for distributed learning, web publishing, Internet application, and database development. Asymetrix products include ToolBook II, SuperCede Verb 1. supercede - take the place or move into the position of; "Smith replaced Miller as CEO after Miller left"; "the computer has supplanted the slide rule"; "Mary replaced Susan as the team's captain and the highest-ranked player in the school" , Asymetrix 3D F/X F/X Effects , Asymetrix Web 3D, InfoAssistant, and InfoModeler. Asymetrix, a privately held software company based in Bellevue, Washington Bellevue is a rapidly growing city in King County, Washington, U.S., across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle,[1] it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. , markets to customers and clients around the world including leading corporate, government, and educational institutions. For more information, visit the Asymetrix web site at http://www.asymetrix.com. Asymetrix, ToolBook and InfoModeler are registered trademarks and SuperCede, Asymetrix 3D F/X, Asymetrix Web 3D, Asymetrix WebPublisher, and InfoAssistant are trademarks of Asymetrix Corporation. Asymetrix, ToolBook and InfoModeler are registered in the U.S.A. and in certain other countries. All other company and/or product names are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Asymetrix Corp. Ann Bagley, 206/637-5859 annb(at)asymetrix.com Web Site: http://www.asymetrix.com or GCI GCI Ground Circuit Interrupter GCI Getty Conservation Institute GCI Global Commerce Initiative GCI Green Cross International (non-profit international environmental organization) GCI Growth Competitiveness Index GCI Great Cities Institute San Francisco Suzy Bauter, 415/974-6200 sbauter(at)gcigroup.com |
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