Corbis Announces Release of "FDR" CD-ROM During Roosevelt History Month.BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 1996-- New Multimedia Title Explores the Life and Presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Corbis Corporation today announced the availability of its latest 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). , "FDR." The title recounts the extraordinary story of one of America's most influential leaders, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and the forces and personalities that shaped his life. "FDR" is scheduled to be in stores for the Microsoft(r) Windows(r) platform in October 1996 and for the Macintosh(r) in January 1997. Through collaboration with award-winning authors and historians Doris Kearns Goodwin Doris Kearns Goodwin (born January 4, 1943) is an award-winning author and historian. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1995, but her reputation was later damaged by her admission of plagiarism. , Geoffrey Ward Geoffrey Champion Ward (born November 30, 1940) is an author and screenwriter specializing in documentary presentations of American history. He graduated from Oberlin College in 1962. He was an editor of American Heritage magazine early in his career. and Bill Leuchtenburg, "FDR" provides an engaging portrayal of Roosevelt's life, struggles and triumphs. Compelling cinematic tours capture the most dramatic events of his presidency, and interactive exploration of Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt's homes allow the viewer to access areas normally roped-off from the public. Users can further explore the society and politics of this bygone by·gone adj. Gone by; past: bygone days. n. One, especially a grievance, that is past: Let bygones be bygones. era through a robust timeline and exhibits containing rare photographs, personal documents, newsreel footage and vintage audio clips. "Everything about `FDR' is absolutely first-class -- the script, the pictures, the stories and the overall presentation," said Doris Kearns Goodwin. "It gives viewers an unparalleled opportunity to gain an intimate view of FDR's life and presidency." The release of "FDR" this October coincides with Roosevelt History Month, during which the achievements of Roosevelt will be honored throughout 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. . Numerous activities are planned to recognize the president who led the nation through this century's greatest turning points. Currently under construction, a 7.5-acre FDR Memorial is scheduled for completion in spring 1997 and will be this century's last presidential memorial to be erected in our nation's capital. "`FDR' continues Corbis' tradition of thought-provoking, multimedia storytelling," said Doug Rowan, president and 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 Corbis Corporation. "The product also exemplifies the type of unique, high-quality imagery that one finds in the Corbis archive." Known for such award-winning CD-ROM titles as "A Passion for Art," "Critical Mass" and "Volcanoes," Corbis produces and publishes innovative CD-ROM and online products. Corbis titles are available in software stores, mail-order catalogs and warehouse clubs and are distributed by Maxis, at 800/336-2947. Titles from Corbis are also available in bookstores, museum stores, other specialty outlets, schools and libraries, and are distributed directly by Corbis, at 800/246-2065. The Corbis price is $49.95; the retail price may vary. The minimum system recommendations for the Windows-based version of "FDR" are a multimedia PC with a 486/33 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor, 8 MB of RAM (12 for Windows 95), a Super VGA See VGA and PC display modes. Super VGA - Super Video Graphics Array graphics card, a 256-color monitor, a double-speed CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. , an 8-bit Windows-compatible sound card and speakers, a mouse and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. version 3.1 or Windows 95. Corbis Corporation is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. founded in 1989 to develop new ways of accessing and distributing images in digital form. Corbis is building a unique and comprehensive archive of high-quality digital imagery and multimedia content. For more information about Corbis and the archive, visit the Corbis Web site at http://www.corbis.com/. Corbis is based in Bellevue, Wash. -0- Corbis and the Corbis logo are trademarks of Corbis Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. CONTACT: Corbis Corporation Laurie McEachron, 206/649-3363 e-mail: lauriemc@corbis.com or Waggener Edstrom Christy Germscheid or Rebecca Levy, 206/637-9097 e-mail: christyg@wagged.com or rebeccal@wagged.com |
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