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To get the latest coverage of the Olympic
games have a look at CompuServe's new service
which aims to bring the latest results
from Atlanta. From the main menu (GO AIL-
GAMES) you can access newsgreports from
contributors such as Sports Illustrated, Time
and USA Today.
You can find out the latest scores and even
chat with other CompuServe members about
the games. Martin Turner, CompuServe's UK
general manager commented, 'We built this
area using the latest open standards technology,
demonstrating our ability to deliver timely,
easy-to-use services both to CompuServe
users and those on the Web at large'
More news from CompuServe is their
announcement of a new UK network which
offers speeds of 28,800bps and 57,600bps
for the price of a local call. This new 'super
network' which offers ISDN access has been
simplified which four numbers to choose
from.
Martin Turner said, We have promised our
350,000 UK members a service that would
be fast and very efficient and now we are
delivering it' More information is avallable
for members on 0800 000400. To join you
can call 0800 000200.
A NYBODY
FOR SUNDAY
SCHOOL
If you're an Amiga user and you live in the
Wigan or West Lancs area why not while
away those boring Sunday afternoons at the
Amiga User Group at St Thomas The Martyr
School Hall, Highgate Road, Up Holland,
Lancs?
Learn about graphics, hardware, music,
networking and programming and take
advantage of the huge choice of free software
available. Admission is E2 and refreshments
are available.
Their new contact number is either
Stephen on 01695 625063, or Simon on
01257 402201.
ULCAN
UPDATE
News from Vulcan Software this month is
that a Web site is in the offing which will
keep you up-to-date with the latest game
developments, hints and tips and previews.
They will also be releasing Tiny Troops -
that very promising game that was originally
in the hands of Mindscape. They can be
reached at 01705 670269.
Chock out hints a nd tips from the ne w
Vulcan Softwa re we b site
AMIGA COMPUTING
C)CIOBER 1996 •
ROTECT THE INNOCENT
• Internet has been a cause for concern to parents so children; charity NCH Acti•
or Children will be bringing out a guide at the Live '96 show.
The leaflet will give parents advice on topics such as pornography on the Intern
feguards that parents can install and the dangers posed by Bulletin Boards, There'
Iso advice on how parents can access the educational sites for their children in a sat
ay.
Caroline Abrahams, principal policy officer at NCH Action For Children said, "We're
ying don't let your children use the Internet, we're saying make sure that they use
afely. The Net can be a fascinating learning ground for people of all ages but it's up I
arents to ensure that the information is suitable for their child, particularly when
omes to pornography and chat lines:'
The leaflet can be obtained at Live which runs from 25-29 September at Earl's Cou
ondon or alternatively by writing to: Information Department, NCH Action For Childr
;5 Highbury Park, London, NS IUD.
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VTEC Industry Europe has been appointed the European importer and distributor of the new
Panasonic TAB SIMM memory. The TAB SIMM memory has a number of new innovations
which make the product unique.
In response to the increased theft of memory products, each Panasonic TAB will be
marked with a serial number and product code to enable easy tracing of stolen goods.
Another feature of the TAB is the metal shielding which improves reliability and protects the
memory from electrostatic discharge. The memory module is compatible with every motherboard
on the market and VTEC offers a lifetime warranty with next day replacement
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NNOVATIVE TAB SIMM
LAUNCH
VERY REDESIGNS
Avery Office Accessories, part of the Avery Dennison Corporation, has revealed its new
redesigned range of computer furniture which includes computer and printer stands and VDU
trolleys. The new range is softer and more elegant, combining strength and stability with a
lightweight design that enables the furniture to be moved easily and safely.
According to Jan Perry, Marketing Communications Manager: 'The new design reflects the
increased emphasis on design and appearance in the office of today. Crucially, though, it incorporates
a high degree of flexibility, ensuring it will remain compatible with the fast developing
demands of office technology.
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KI DOKEY
Oki Systems have just launched four new dot
matrix printers. The nine-pin ML3320 (narrow
column width) and the ML3321 (wide column
width) are ideal for speed processing
high volume data and word processing applications.
Print speed is 435 characters per second
in super-draft mode at 12 characters per
inch Other speeds include 387 cps, 290 cps
and 73 cps.
The 24•pin options, the ML.3390 and
ML3391, are available as narrow and wide
carriages and can print at up to 360 cps in
utility mode and at 120 cps in letter quality
mode (at 12 cpi).
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