///// ////// /////// WINDOWS 95 PREVIEW // // // /// ******* //// // ////// PROGRAM ACTIVATED! // // // // ///// // // // March,1995 ========================================================= STReport proudly presents the NEWS you've all been waiting for; WINDOWS 95 PREVIEW PROGRAM ========================== With all you've read and heard about Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 95, we hope you've learned that Windows 95 will help organizations lower their PC support burden, provide more control over the desktop, and make users more productive. So how can you prepare to put Windows 95 to work in your organization? First continue to read WINNEWS for the latest Windows 95 information. Additionally, we are making some units of the Windows 95 Preview Program available for those customers trying to prepare their organizations for the migration to Windows 95. Since the Preview Program kit includes pre-release software it is meant for computing and IS professionals. Nevertheless we anticipate greater demand for this program than we will be able to accommodate. So for those people unable to obtain a copy we apologize in advance. Participants in the Windows 95 Preview Program, will receive: * A pre-release version of Windows 95 along with information to evaluate the product and plan your migration. For example, the Windows 95 Feature Review will familiarize you with all the new product features, and the Corporate Deployment Guide shows you how to put them to work in your organization. Use the Demonstration Kit presentation and materials to show management why the migration makes good business sense. The Windows Resource Kit lists tools you need to train yourself and others. Windows 95 Preview Program Terms and Conditions: ------------------------------------------------ Since the Preview Program contains prerelease software and is not returnable, there are several points you should be aware of before ordering: * System Requirements: Windows 95 requires a minimum of a 386DX with 4 MB of RAM. * License: The Preview Program's license enables you to use this software until one month after the final product becomes available in stores. Only the registered Preview Program participant is eligible for support. * Support: Limited technical support will be provided for the duration of the Preview Program, and will be discontinued at the time your license expires. Since the support staff will be ramping up for retail availability of Windows 95, the response times may be longer than normal. * Warranty: Since this is pre-release software, there is no warranty associated with it, and Microsoft cannot be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this product. * Lifetime: The pre-release Windows 95 software has a limited lifetime and will expire approximately one year after the final product becomes available. The exact date and details will be provided with your Preview Program Kit. * No Discount: The price of the Preview Program Kit covers the costs of the materials, implementation and support for this program, and cannot be applied towards the purchase of the final released product. * Recommended Use: Since this is pre-release software, we recommend using it on a secondary machine. Or, if you plan to use it on your primary machine, we recommend backing up all of your existing data. Ordering Information: --------------------- Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery upon receipt of order by Microsoft. Windows Preview Program Phone Numbers ------------------------------------- Country Phone Number ------- ------------ Argentina (54-1) 814-0356 Australia 008 062 062 Austria 0660/6520 Belgium 32(0)2 7303911 Brazil 55-11-871 0090 Canada 1-800-95Preview Caribbean/PR and Central (809)273-3636 America Chile (56)-(2)218-5771 Colombia (571) 6182255 Czech and Slov 089-3176-1199 Denmark 44-89 01 37 Ecuador (593)(2)460-453/458 Finland 052-550 26 France (1).69.29.11.22 Germany 089-3176-1199 Greece 01 - 68 06 775 through 01- 68 06 779 Hong Kong 852-2-804-4234 Hungary (36)(1)268-1668 Italy (0039) 2 7039 8359 (0039) 144001999 Japan (81)(3)5454-800 Korea 02-703-0153, 02-501-8477 Malaysia (603)230-0299 Mexico (525)325-0911 Middle East (971)(4)513-888 Netherlands 31(0)2503 77700 New Zealand 64 9 308 9318 Norway 22-02 25 80 Peru (5114)421 1200 Poland (48)(2)6615-433 Portugal (351) 1 - 4409200 ROCE (49) 89-3176-1199 Russia (07)(502)224-5046 Singapore (65)227-6833 South Africa (27)-11-445-0145 Spain +34 1 803 99 60 Sweden 08-752 56 30 Switzerland 155 59 00 Taiwan 886-2-5087149 Thailand (662)266-3300(-9) Turkey/N.A. 011-90-212-258-5998 UK 0181-943-1133 Uruguay (54-1) 814-0356 US 1-800-95Preview - 1-800-957-7384 **** To keep up-to-date and "tuned in" to all the latest accurate information about Win'95 and all the other "happenings" in the computing community, be sure to download STReport International Online Magazine every week from your favorite online service or neighborhood BBS. 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