Berkeley Systems Ships Web.Max; Powerful, Timesaving Utilities for the Internet; Save Time and Money with Web.Max's Internet Search Capabilities, News Retrieval, Communication Tools and Much More.BERKELEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 1996--Berkeley Systems announced today the shipping of Web.Max(TM), an Internet product that gives users everything they need to get the most out of the Internet. Web.Max is a suite of powerful Internet utilities that includes comprehensive search capabilities, a news retrieval feature, an Internet telephone, file security and much more. For those new to the Internet, Web.Max comes with a complete Internet start-up kit. Web.Max is available for Windows 95 on 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). and has an expected street price of $39.99. "Whether users are new to the Internet or seasoned net surfers, they will enjoy the powerful and easy to use Internet utilities that Web.Max provides," said Greg Marek, Director of Marketing at Berkeley Systems Berkeley Systems was a San Francisco Bay Area software company cofounded in 1987 by Wes Boyd and Joan Blades. It made money early on by doing contract work for the National Institutes of Health, specifically in making modifications to the Macintosh so that it could be usable by . "Web.Max marks Berkeley Systems' move into the Internet arena, and we will continue to take advantage of new online technologies in upcoming titles." Save Time and Money Web.Max helps users make the most of the Internet by providing a variety of powerful, time-saving Internet utilities. Net Retriever retriever: see sporting dog. retriever Any of several dog breeds, bred to retrieve game, that have a thick, water-resistant coat, keen sense of smell, and “soft” mouth that does not damage game. Retrievers are 22–24 in. (TM) is a comprehensive search tool that allows users to find information, people, stock quotes and more by using more than ten of the most authoritative search engines available. Web.Max allows users to streamline their Internet searches by choosing one of eight categories to search, including Usenet Newsgroups, Web Pages, Product Reviews and Email Directories. In each search, Web.Max employs one of the many powerful search engines employed by the product, including Lycos, Alta Vista See AltaVista. (World-Wide Web) Alta Vista - A World-Wide Web site provided by Digital which features a very fast Web and Usenet search engine. As of April 1996 its word index is 33GB in size. , WhoWhere, and Shareware.com. The Web.Max TV utility scans the Internet and provides the user with up-to-the-minute news and information on a variety of subjects. It comes with preset "channels" for national, business, sports and industry headline news, cool Web sites, the weather and more. Users even can choose how often the news is updated. Such premier news sources as USA Today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. , CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. and C/NET have partnered with Berkeley Systems to have their own channels -- the Web.Max TV. In addition, users can schedule their favorite Web pages for automatic download using the Web.Max Downloader, allowing them to surf the information off-line and save money on Internet connection time. Users can choose whether they'd like their pages downloaded on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The Web.Max Phone allows users to speak via the Internet and transfer files at the same time. Users can dial each other by e-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address and, by talking over the Internet, save money on long distance bills. The Web.Max Security system allows users to control who can access the Internet and other commercial online services from their computer. It also protects online downloads and any other folders and files users want to keep confidential. For users new to the Internet, Web.Max comes with an Internet start-up kit that includes the Internet access provider See ISP. (networking, company) Internet Access Provider - (IAP) A company or other origanisation which provides access to the Internet to businesses and/or consumers. Earthlink(TM), 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) 2.0 for Web browsing, Eudora Light(TM) for e-mail and 120 free hours of Internet access See how to access the Internet. time. Web.Max also comes with an After Dark(R) and Windows 95 compatible screen saver featuring Max, an animated, high tech dog that lives on the desktop. Requirements Web.Max runs on Windows 95 and requires a 486/66 or Pentium processor, 8 MB of RAM, 18 MB of free disk space, a CD-ROM drive, 14,400 Baud modem and a display monitor capable of at least 256 colors. Sound effects require a Sound Blaster 16 or compatible sound card. A microphone is required for the Internet phone feature. Founded in 1987, Berkeley Systems Inc. develops and markets multimedia entertainment software for grown-ups. To date, the privately held Company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. has sold more than five million units and is a leading innovator in the marketplace. Leveraging the success of its widely known After Dark screen saver franchise, Berkeley Systems recently established a second franchise with the irreverent pop-culture trivia game You Don't Know Jack You Don't Know Jack is a series of computer games developed by Jellyvision and Berkeley Systems. YDKJ, promoted as the games "where high culture and pop culture collide," combine trivia with comedy. (TM). Berkeley Systems continues to produce cutting-edge titles that offer unique experiences and take advantage of the latest technology and online advancements. -0- Note to Editors: For more information, contact Kelley Kahn or DeEtte Christie at 510/540-5535 or pr@berksys.com. Additional information on Berkeley Systems and its portfolio of products is available on the World Wide Web at http://www.berksys.com. CONTACT: Berkeley Systems Inc. Kelley Kahn/DeEtte Christie, 510/540-5535 http://www.berksys.com |
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