Global Village Introduces Ultimate Internet Upgrade for Macintosh; TelePort 56 PLUS Mac OS 8 is exclusive 56K fax/modem bundle with Mac OS 8.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 1997--Global Village Communication Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :GVIL), announced today the Ultimate Internet Upgrade for Macintosh users -- an exclusive Internet-ready product bundle that provides the best combination of hardware and software products for the fastest, highest quality Internet experience. The new promotional bundle, TelePort 56 PLUS Mac OS 8, combines the company's TelePort(TM) 56 fax/modems using x2 or K56flex technology and Apple Computer's new operating system, Mac(TM) OS 8. Global Village is the exclusive modem manufacturer to bundle the new Internet-optimized Mac OS 8 operating system. "TelePort 56 PLUS Mac OS 8 gives Macintosh customers the opportunity to upgrade to the fastest modem speed available and the newest Macintosh operating system (operating system) Macintosh Operating System - (Mac OS) Apple Computer, Inc.'s proprietary operating system for their Macintosh family of personal computers. The part of the operating system that simulates the desktop is called "Finder. that has been optimized for Internet performance," said Neil Selvin, president and chief executive officer of Global Village Communication. "Combining TelePort 56 with the $99 valued Mac OS 8 is a terrific deal for Macintosh customers who now can get the best of both Internet solutions for just $189," Selvin added. "Global Village's reputation as a high-quality modem provider made it an easy choice to bundle Mac OS 8 with the TelePort 56 fax/modems," said Jim Gable, vice president, Platform and Software Marketing at Apple Computer Inc. "The new Mac OS 8 Internet-ready features, combined with TelePort's simple set-up capabilities, lets Macintosh users access the Internet more quickly and easily than ever before." The best-selling Apple system software, Mac OS 8, includes a rich set of browsing, communications and information services See Information Systems. that can be set up with a single configuration process that covers all Internet elements including TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using , and mail and web services. An Internet Set Up Assistant helps users configure their system through simple questions and answers and helps first-time Internet users select an 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. (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ). Mac OS 8 includes the Internet browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. and Netscape Navigator, as well as support for Java within the operating system and personal web sharing. Push technology from Marimba marimba: see xylophone. marimba Xylophone with resonators under each bar. The original African instrument uses tuned calabash resonators. In Mexico and Central America, where it was brought by African slaves, the wooden bars may be affixed to a and PointCast are also included. TelePort 56 modems give customers the highest speed analog modems available with a choice of either x2 or K56flex technologies today and a free software upgrade to the ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. standard after it becomes ratified. TelePort 56 products include the exclusive fax software and file transfer capabilities that Macintosh customers have come to expect from Global Village, including the award-winning GlobalFax software, as well as GlobalTransfer Lite, Setup Helper software and an all-inclusive Address Book. This software was designed to work seamlessly with TelePort fax/modems for an integrated, easy-to-use right out of the box communications solution. Pricing and Availability TelePort 56 PLUS Mac OS 8 for K56flex or x2 are available at most major computer retail stores and catalog outlets in the U.S. and Canada, including Computer City, CompUSA, Creative Computers, Fry's, MacWarehouse, Micro Center and Multiple Zones. Estimated street price for TelePort 56 PLUS Mac OS 8 is $189 (U.S.) About Global Village Communication With over 8 million customers, Global Village Communication Inc. is a leading supplier of integrated communication solutions for personal computer users. Global Village sells its products directly and through leading VARs, retailers and distributors worldwide. For more information, please visit the Global Village web site, The Village, at http://www.globalvillage.com . CONTACT: Global Village Communication, Sunnyvale Heidi Palmer, 408/523-2204 heidi_palmer@globalvillage.com |
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