IDG Books Online Introduces New Publishing Paradigm; Printed Book About Next-Generation Web Tools AND Virtual Book on the Web.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 1995--IDG Books Online joined Maximum Information, Inc.'s launch event today to unveil a new publishing paradigm. Specifically, IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Online will publish the print version of Interactive Web Programming by Design: The Art of Building Interactive Web Sites (WebC Edition) - while simultaneously using WebC to create a Web-based virtual edition of the book that will be updated regularly during the book's development, as well as after publication. "IDG Books Online is breaking new ground in the publishing industry," said Daniel Putterman, 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 MaxInfo. "It will be exciting to watch how the combination of IDG Books Online's talent and our new WebC technology redefines the future of publishing on the Web." IDG Books Online's new WebC publishing enterprise is significant for two reasons: The printed book will be the industry's official guide to the development of live interactive Web sites using WebC tools. The virtual edition will enable people to watch a book being put together in real time. To highlight this process, IDG Books Online will sponsor a writers B9 forum, and excerpts and chapters will be posted on the site as they are ready. The book, Interactive Web Programming by Design: The Art of Building Interactive Web Sites (WebC Edition), is the first in-depth and only official guide to developing powerful interactive Web applications using the next-generation WebC language and tools. The author, Shlomi Harif, is the founder and CEO of WebSource, a web consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a , and a member of the launch team for WebC. Harif's knowledge of and fluency in the use of WebC will make his book the definitive WebC information source for serious developers. "We are reinventing our publishing models for the Web, and next-generation tools such as WebC allow us to integrate fully interactive, electronic content delivery and marketing with traditional book publishing book publishing. The term publishing means, in the broadest sense, making something publicly known. Usually it refers to the issuing of printed materials, such as books, magazines, periodicals, and the like. ," said David Ushijima, vice president and publisher of IDG Books Online. "Using WebC technology, we can now deliver virtual books on the Web, reaching potential book buyers extremely early in the book development cycle." A companion 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). (included with the printed book) and IDG Books' Web site will contain runnable samples of live applications covered in the book, along with source code that can be easily modified or compiled and installed on any Web site. The "Must-Have" Book for Serious Web Developers The World Wide Web's rapid growth has spurred fierce competition among developers to create compelling Web sites. First generation HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. tools permitted the development of only static Web pages See static HTML. . Next-generation development languages and tools, including WebC and Java, will enable developers to create exciting, interactive, live Web applications. Interactive Web Programming by Design (WebC Edition) unveils the principles, including the design and human interface concepts, of live interactive Web site design using WebC. The applications created with WebC are fully compatible with all Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
"Our new book is a must-have for any developer serious about creating compelling Web sites," said Ushijima. With the new printed and virtual book, developers will learn how to create Web chat, interactive newsgroups This is a list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history. As of October 2002, there are about 100,000 Usenet newsgroups, of which approximately a fifth are active. , troubleshooting databases, virtual casino and other membership-based entertainment sites. Price and Availability The printed version of Harif's book will be available in late Spring 1996, while the Virtual Book Edition is available immediately on the IDG Books Online Web site (www.idgbooks.com). The 400-page book, including companion CD-ROM, will sell for $39.99 (U.S.). About the Author Shlomi Harif, of Austin, Texas, is an Internet expert with more than 18 years of diverse computer experience. He is the founder and CEO of WebSource, a marketing firm specializing in Internet advertising Delivering ads to Internet users via Web sites, e-mail, ad-supported software and Internet-enabled cellphones. Also called an "ad network," Internet advertising organizations act as a middleman between the advertiser and the Web sites and software publishers that display the ads. . Harif was a member of the launch development team for MaxInfo's WebC development tool. Harif wrote the WebC documentation package that comes with the product, and he has previously written documentation for a number of other technology companies. He holds a degree in software ergonomics ergonomics, the engineering science concerned with the physical and psychological relationship between machines and the people who use them. The ergonomicist takes an empirical approach to the study of human-machine interactions. and is a specialist in user-interface design. About IDG Books Online and IDG Books IDG Books Online was launched in June 1995 by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., in recognition of the explosive growth of the Internet and online community. IDG Books Online has offices in Foster City and San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Interactive Web Programming by Design (WebC Edition) is the first in a series of books from IDG Books Online aimed at online developers. The Interactive Web Programming by Design series will also include Java editions and other titles covering the hottest new Web development tools and languages. Other series in the IDG Books Online imprint include the Yahoo branded titles for online consumers, and forthcoming books for professionals in online business and online design and publishing. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., publishes bestselling business, general reference and computer books See how to find a good computer book. that provide timely and useful information to consumers and professionals at all levels. Acknowledged for its stellar products, IDG Books Worldwide has been honored with Computer Press Association, Benjamin Franklin, Computer Currents and Advertising Age awards. IDG Books Worldwide is one of the fastest-growing book publishers in the world, with more than 300 titles in print and foreign translations in 28 languages. IDG Books' parent company is International Data Group, the world's largest publisher of computer-related information and the leading global provider of information services See Information Systems. on information technology. IDG publishes more than 250 computer publications in more than 65 countries. In excess of 40 million people read one or more International Data Group publications each month. CONTACT: IDG Books Worldwide Inc. Deborah W. Burns, 415/655-3103 www.idgbooks.com or Davey Levy Communications Julie Edwards Levy, 408/461-4600 |
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