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Microsoft Announces Availability of TechNet CD Sampler, OpenGL 3-D Graphics API, and Visual C++ 4.0

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For a limited time, customers of Microsoft Corp. can purchase a sample issue of TechNet, the comprehensive information resource for evaluating, implementing and supporting Microsoft business products. The TechNet CD Sampler previews most of the content available through an annual subscription for only one-tenth the subscription price. This offer is available for $29.95 and includes product facts, white papers, and technical notes on all Microsoft products. Additionally, Microsoft announced the immediate availability of the OpenGL 3-D graphics application programming interface (API) for the Windows 95 operating system. This release allows software developers to develop high-end, professional 3-D applications on both the Windows NT Workstation and Windows 95 operating systems. Furthermore, Microsoft shipped Visual C++ 4.0, a new approach to code reuse that enables developers to reuse components of recent projects or build a library of reusable components.

Key Takeaways:

  • The TechNet CD Sampler is available for $29.95 and offers a preview of most content available through an annual subscription to TechNet.
  • The sample issue includes product facts, white papers, and technical notes on all Microsoft products.
  • A recent Burke Marketing Research study showed that a subscription to TechNet saves an average of $12,000 in support costs annually.
  • Microsoft announced the immediate availability of the OpenGL 3-D graphics application programming interface (API) for the Windows 95 operating system.
  • Software developers can now develop high-end, professional 3-D applications on both the Windows NT Workstation and Windows 95 operating systems using OpenGL.
  • Visual C++ 4.0 provides a new approach to code reuse, enabling developers to reuse components of recent projects or build a library of reusable components.
  • Component Gallery stores OLE Controls and Visual C++ components for reuse by developers or other members of project teams.
  • Custom AppWizards provide an application template based on existing projects or third-party components.
  • MFC Extensions make it easy to use third-party technologies in applications.
  • OLE Controls can be created and reused virtually effortlessly.

Statistics:

  • $29.95: the price of the TechNet CD Sampler
  • $299: the cost of a full year of TechNet for a single user license
  • $699: the cost of a full year of TechNet for a single server, unlimited user license
  • $12,000: the average savings in support costs annually with a subscription to TechNet
  • 1975: the year Microsoft was founded
  • 1-800-859-5915: the fax number to receive Microsoft press releases within the U.S.
  • 201-333-0314: the fax number to receive Microsoft press releases internationally

Sources:

  • "TechNet Offers Single-Issue CD Sampler" PR Newswire, November 27, 1995
  • "OpenGL 3-D Graphics API Now Available for Windows 95" PR Newswire, November 27, 1995
  • "Microsoft Ships Visual C++ 4.0" PR Newswire, November 27, 1995

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