On Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at 1:58:00 PM UTC-7, Greg Tjosvold wrote:
> Hi all,
> Unfortunately the text of the previous press release I postd contained
> a few errors, the most grievous one being that we will not be able to offer
> single dics for sale to non-subscribers. Sorry for the inconvenience. (Note: We
> goofed so we will be honoring the terms of the first release until Friday, May
> 17th)
> Below is the correct press release...
> ---
> For Immediate Release
> NAUTILUS to carry SYSTEM 7.0 on CD ROM.
> Dublin, Ohio - NAUTILUSSM (the CD ROM based subscription information service)
> is pleased to announce that Apple Computer, Inc. has granted permission for it
> to carry the new version of Apple's operating software, System 7.0 on its May
> 27th issue.
> "Our next issue will include a fully functional version of Apple's new
> operating software, System 7.0. We are obviously delighted with Apple's
> decision to allow us to provide this valuable service to our subscribers,"
> stated Jeff Wilkins, Chairman and CEO of Metatec. "Since we launched NAUTILUS
> last September we have have made it a priority to provide our subscribers with
> the latest information available for the Macintosh. This is just one more
> example of our commitment to our subscribers, and to the advancement of CD ROM
> technology."
> In addition to the System 7.0 software, the May 27th issue of NAUTILUS will
> contain an extended audio interview with Steve Goldberg Apple's System 7.0
> product manager. The interview, divided into subject areas, can be accessed
> directly through NAUTILUS using the standard Macintosh audio capability.
> This special issue of NAUTILUS will be sent to all regular subscribers and will
> be made available at no charge to anyone who subscribes to 12 issues of
> NAUTILUS before July 1, 1991.
> NAUTILUS is a multimedia CD ROM based information service published every four
> weeks (at a cost of $9.95 per disc for a twelve issue subscription). Each issue
> covers a wide variety of information and resources for the Macintosh user,
> including desk top publishing, multimedia, education, MIDI, entertainment,
> software demos, reviewed shareware and photography, and more. Subscribers can
> access general information about each topic, plus a wide variety of software
> provided on each new issue for their use, review and entertainment.
> The System 7.0 software contained on NAUTILUS includes the complete set of 7.0
> operating software as well as the "Before You Install" and "Compatibility
> Checker" HyperCard stacks, however, it does not include many of the features
> found in Apple's Personal and Group Upgrade kits which are only available
> through authorized Apple Retailers.
> For more information on NAUTILUS call 800/365-1639 between 8:30 a.m. - 5:30
> p.m. EDT. International Customers may call direct to 614/766-3150.
> NAUTILUS is a service of Metatec Corporation, a company dedicated to furthering
> information distribution through technology. For information contact:
> Mary Vaughn, Director of Marketing
> Metatec Corporation
> 7001 Discovery Blvd.
> Dublin, Ohio USA
> 614/761-2000
I use this for the LC3. Got it for free in the garbage.