Exploring Windows(R) News - October 13, 1997 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For additional information, visit: Windows Home Page http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ Microsoft Daily News http://www.microsoft.com/windows/dailynews!/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCING MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE 2.0 http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/default.asp Windows CE 2.0, Microsoft's new embedded OS platform, is now available for licensing in third-party products and embedded systems. The system is designed for use in set-top boxes, DVD players, Handheld PCs, smart phones and other appliances. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIVE VIA NETSHOW! VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL http://www.itv.net/ ITV.Net's exclusive coverage of the 16th annual Vancouver International Film Festival and Trade Forum, September 26 - October 12 10:00 am - 12:00 p.m, will be brought to the Web via Microsoft NetShow. The coverage will include film clips and highlights of the Opening Gala, Awards Gala and parties. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSIDE MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95 TIP OF THE WEEK The following tip is presented by INSIDE MICROSOFT WINDOWS 95, a monthly publication of The Cobb Group. For a FREE issue, go to http://www.cobb.com/w95/cuvyeu.htm BYPASSING THE STARTUP FOLDER If you want to quickly load Windows 95 without loading any of the programs in the Startup folder, type your password and click OK in the Welcome to Windows dialog box, then press and hold down the [Shift] key. If you're on a network, type your password and click OK in the Enter Network Password dialog box, then press and hold down the [Shift] key. If you're not logging into Windows 95 or a network, press and hold down the [Shift] key when you see the Windows 95 splash screen appear. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WUGNET SHAREWARE OF THE WEEK http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/shareware/ http://www.microsoft.com/windows/software/shareware/ Each week WUGNET and Microsoft feature a shareware pick demonstrating the highest standards available today in shareware for Windows 95. Try one, try them all! http://www.knowareinc.com/in32.html This week's pick is Internet Neighborhood by KnoWare, Inc. Internet Neighborhood is a Windows 95 shell extension for browsing remote FTP sites as if they were directories, folders and files on your local computer. Internet Neighborhood is actually integrated into Internet Explorer itself. Browse through the neighborhood of FTP sites, then drag and drop to upload and download files or whole directory structures. The software allows for restarting aborted file transfers, performing automatic file conversions, and it supports many common firewall types. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For information on local events and promotions in your area http://microsoft.com/usa/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- How to join this mailing list: You received this e-mail newsletter as a result of your registration on the Microsoft Personal Information Center. You may unsubscribe from this newsletter, or subscribe to a variety of other informative newsletters, by returning to the Personal Information Center, http://www.microsoft.com/regwiz/personalinfo.asp and changing your subscription preferences. Alternatively, please send a reply to this e-mail with the word "unsubscribe" as the first line in the body of the message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to change in market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The user assumes the entire risk as to the accuracy and the use of this document. This document may be copied and distributed subject to the following conditions: 1. All text must be copied without modification and all pages must be included 2. All copies must contain Microsoft's copyright notice and any other notices provided therein 3. This document may not be distributed for profit.