Internet In A Box, 1st Edition The Complete Internet Solution

By SPRY, Inc.
September 1994

ISBN 10: | ISBN 13: 799364 01100

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Internet In A Box (TM) is the first shrink-wrapped package to provide a total solution for PC users to get on the Internet. Internet In A Box provides instant connectivity, a multimedia Windows interface, a full suite of applications, and a complete online guide to the Internet.
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Internet In A Box (TM) is the first shrink-wrapped package to provide a total solution for PC users to get on the Internet. Internet In A Box provides instant connectivity, a multimedia Windows interface, a full suite of applications, and a complete online guide to the Internet. Internet In A Box is a product of SPRY, Inc. The box contains:
  • Two ways to connect to the Internet: five-minute automated connection via SprintLink or manual connection to any PPP or SLIP provider in the US and Canada.
  • A subscription to the Global Network Navigator(TM) (GNN (R)) an online interactive guide to the Internet.
  • Software: The Air Series applications, including Mosaic, electronic mail, USENET news reader, drag-and-drop file transfer, Gopher, and Telnet.
  • Three books that clearly describe how to use these resources: a special edition of Ed Krol's bestselling The Whole Internet User's Guide, a Getting Started guide, and an Install guide.
To use Internet In A Box, you need the following:
  • 386 PC or greater, with a 3-1/2" disk drive
  • 9600 baud modem or greater
  • MS-DOS 3.0 or later
  • Windows 3.1 or later
  • 4 MB of RAM
  • Analog (standard) phone line
  • The Internet access account you choose

    • How does Internet In A Box provide Internet access? The automatic Internet connection is made via SprintLink(tm), using leading technology. This gives you an instant, hassle-free, high-quality Internet connection. Internet In A Box is also compatible with hundreds of other Internet service providers who supply dedicated service or PPP access. You can use discounts in the package to save up to $50 with participating providers. What do I get with GNN? GNN provides an organized, easy-access approach to the vast resources of the Internet. Its graphical interface, informed reviews of services and tools, and automatic links to more than 600 Internet services make it possible to navigate effortlessly through the Internet without prior training. GNN features metacenters--special-interest magazines that gather together the best Internet resources on topics such as travel, music, education, and computers. Each metacenter contains articles, columns, reference guides, and discussion groups. GNN News(tm) keeps you fully up to date on what's new and newsworthy on the Internet. The Online Whole Internet Catalog(tm) highlights information available by category -- from aeronautics and climatology to gardening, literature, religion, and sports. From the catalog, you can easily point and click to link to a myriad of Internet resources. GNN Business Pages(tm), a global commercial center, provides in-depth, reliable information on products and services. What does AIR Mosaic do for me? AIR Mosaic integrates online graphics, color, and typeset-quality text. Mosaic allows the use of hyperlinks, which interconnect related documents and information servers, making Internet use interactive and fun. Mosaic is available online (if you have the right equipment and Internet connection), but with AIR Mosaic you get a licensed consumer product with technical support and many feature enhancements. AIR Mosaic is based on NCSA Mosaic, which was developed by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. What are the benefits of Internet In A Box Software? The AIR Series provides an easy-to-use Microsoft Windows interface that frees you from having to remember and type in complex Internet commands. With AIR Mail(tm) you can communicate directly with anyone who has an Internet email address, including CompuServ and America Online users. With Air News(tm) you can access any of 6,000 news groups, where Internet users with similar interests exchange ideas and information. With Network File Manager(tm) (file transfer), you can drag and drop to copy text, graphics, and software between the Internet and your computer. With AIR Telnet(tm) and AIR Gopher (tm), you can log into other computers on the Internet and access public databases and library card catalogs. The AIR Series makes these once-complicated Internet applications as easy as point and click. Do I have to use SprintLink to use Internet In A Box? No. If you already have a PPP Internet account, you can use Internet In A Box with your existing access provider. If you don't have an account, you can connect via a local access provider who offers PPP accounts. (We're looking into signing up Internet providers to offer instant access in major cities.) How much will I pay for my Internet connection? Internet service providers offer different fee structures, depending on the type of connectivity you choose. A complete list of service providers is included with Internet In A Box. How much does Internet In A Box cost? Internet In A Box has a list price of $149; it may be sold at a lower price at a bookstore near you. How can I get my copy? Internet In A Box will be distributed in bookstores across the United States. You can call O'Reilly & Associates to get the names of bookstores near you that sell Internet In A Box. You can also order directly from O'Reilly by calling 1-707-829-0515, or by sending an email message to ibox@ora.com. Internet In A Box, AIR Series, Network File Manager, AIR Mail, AIR News, AIR Telnet, AIR Gopher, and SPRY are trademarks of SPRY, Incorporated. Global Network Navigator (GNN) is a registered trademark of O'Reilly & Associates. GNN News, the Online Whole Internet Catalog, and GNN Business Pages are trademarks of O'Reilly & Associates, Incorporated. All other names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

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