NetCom Changes The Face Of Internet Connectivity: New Version Of NetCruiser Offers Unprecedented Freedom Of Choice; WinSock Compliance Leads Pack Of Enhancements.SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 1995--NETCOM On-line Communication Services, 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 : NETC NETC Naval Education & Training Command (formerly Chief of Naval Education and Training, CNET) NETC Naval Education & Training Center NETC New England Theatre Conference NETC Network Enterprise Technology Command ) today unveiled a new WinSock compliant version of NetCruiser, the company's award-winning graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to for the Internet. With this version NetCruiser now provides Internet access flexibility unprecedented in the industry. NETCOM NETCOM Network Enterprise Technology Command (US Army) NetCom Network Command (information systems) introduces full support for the Windows Sockets (WinSock) Application Programming Interface (API), which combined with NetCruiser, offers customers the freedom to use the Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. of their choice and couple it with the best value in Internet access. With NetCruiser 1.6 Internet users, for the first time may choose from among the WinSock-compliant packages on the market. "NetCruiser's ease of use, value pricing and state-of-the-art network has placed NETCOM in the role as an industry innovator," said Dave Garrison, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "To move forward in Internet access, NETCOM developed a WinSock compliant version of NetCruiser in response to our customers' request. As a result, NetCruiser 1.6 greatly enhances the value our customers receive using NETCOM's services along with opening the most affordable door to the Internet." "Our goal is to offer customers the flexibility of choosing their own Web browser, such as NetScape or MOSAIC, and couple it with Internet access on NETCOM's proprietary nationwide, high-speed digital network," said Don Hutchison, vice president of sales and marketing for NETCOM. "NETCOM users, from the seasoned Internet veteran to the first-time novice, can now enjoy exploring the Web while exercising their personal preference regarding features and front-ends." NetCruiser 1.6 also includes a series of additional enhancements that offer users more tools for navigating the Internet. New features include a Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (file format, multimedia) Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions - (MIME) A standard for multi-part, multimedia electronic mail messages and World-Wide Web hypertext documents on the Internet. MIME provides the ability to transfer non-textual data, such as graphics, audio and fax. (MIME), a print function for World-Wide Web, and built-in sound support. In making the already-heralded NetCruiser registration process even easier, version 1.6 has the capability for NetCruiser to automatically recognize most modem types. Among the other popular features in NetCruiser 1.6, MIME email support offers users the option of attaching any file from a personal computer (including spreadsheets, word processing documents, etc.) to an email message. In addition, NetCruiser 1.6 gives users the ability to print not only text, but graphics as well. But its not enough for users to easily navigate the Internet, if getting connected is a hassle. The NetCruiser registration process, already known as one of the fastest and easiest, has been made one step easier with automatic modem detection. The software automatically recognizes the most popular modem types, eliminating the often confusing step of inputting modem type and speed (especially when the modem is embedded in the personal computer). NetCruiser users are then up and running on the Internet faster than any other solution on the market. Finally, NetCruiser's new built-in sound support lets users take advantage of the plethora of multimedia offerings currently available. NetCruiser users with multimedia PCs, while browsing the World-Wide Web, can click and listen to sound. Existing NetCruiser subscribers can immediately upgrade to NETCOM's latest version, free of charge, by downloading the software over the Internet using the software's point-and-click "upgrade" command. New subscribers will be able to purchase this affordable software at computer retailers nationwide or by calling NETCOM at (800) 353-6600. About NetCruiser NetCruiser offers a suite of user-friendly Internet utilities, including a World-Wide Web browser (World-Wide Web) World-Wide Web browser - A browser for the World-Wide Web. and graphical support of popular Internet functions such as File Transfer Protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. (FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to ), electronic mail, USENET, Gopher, IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After joining a channel, your messages are broadcast to everyone listening to that channel. and Telnet. NetCruiser runs on IBM- compatible personal computers with a 386 or greater processor. Other system requirements include Microsoft Windows 3.1 and a modem (9600 baud baud (bôd, bōd), measure of the rate at which signals are transmitted over a telecommunications link. It is equivalent to the number of elements or pulses transmitted in one second, e.g. or higher). NetCruiser Internet accounts include CSLIP (Compressed SLIP) A version of SLIP that compresses the data for transmission. CSLIP - Compressed SLIP access through any of NETCOM's nationwide points of access. NetCruiser has won awards and recognition for ease of use from a number of business and computer publications, including the LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Times "Best of Times -- Best Internet Front End" and the On-Line Access "Best Internet Front End" awards. Pricing for on-going NetCruiser Internet access is $19.95 per month for 40 hours of prime time connectivity and unlimited off-price use. At $19.95 per month NetCruiser costs seven times less than many on-line competitors for comparable usage levels. This includes 40 hours of Internet access during "prime time" (9 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday). Additional prime time hours are billed at $2 per hour. Access during non-prime time hours (midnight to 9:00 a.m. weekdays, and 24-hours on weekends) is free to all NetCruiser users. NetCruiser accounts are billed monthly automatically via a major credit card. NETCOM Internet service and NetCruiser are available through NETCOM's direct sales force, while NetCruiser and NetCruiser Plus are also available in more than 2,000 retail stores nationwide. For subscriber information, call NETCOM at 800/353-6600 or request information via electronic mail (info@netcom.com). About NETCOM NETCOM On-line Communication Services, Inc., the value leader in on-line communication services, provides high-quality, low-cost, nationwide Internet access over a proprietary high-speed digital network. A public company since 1994, NETCOM has experienced tremendous growth in both its subscriber base, with over 100,000 users, and the number of access points by aggressively building a nationwide network. NETCOM is unique among access providers in that all of its access points are owned and operated by the company. Because NETCOM also operates its own TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. network, the backbone technology of the Internet, NetCruiser users benefit from a stable, reliable network at low prices in addition to a friendly Windows- based user interface. -0- Note to Editors: NetCruiser is a trademark of NETCOM On-line Communications Services, Inc. CONTACT: NETCOM Judie Sassali, 408/556-3293 The Weber Group Heather Schoeny, 415/325-8300 Financial Relations Board Betsy Truax, 415/986-1591 |
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