From: jpenne@ee.ualberta.ca (Jerry Penner)
Subject: GEnieLamp Nov 1992 [4 parts]
Organization: University Of Alberta, Edmonton Canada
Date: Sat, 7 Nov 1992 08:54:31 GMT


This is GEnieLamp, an Apple II newsletter.  It's in four parts.

This is part four (the last part).  

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         DPA Scores a Coup with Associated Press' Larry Blasko
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     Syndicated Associated Press computer columnist Larry Blasko has teamed
with the Disktop Publishing Association (DPA) in releasing a disk-based
version of Blasko's popular "ABCs of Computing - A Plain-English Guide."

     Blasko, who has written his column - called "Compubug" - on computer
technology for eight years, first released his "ABCs" in 1989. The author,
currently Director of Administrative Services for the Associated Press, has
updated the book annually and it is now in its fourth edition. Written for
the first-time computer buyers and existing owners thinking about upgrading
their computer, the "ABCs" includes chapters on "What's a Home Computer,
and why should I care?," "Do I need a home computer?," "What kind of
computer do I want?," and "What computers fill those needs?." The book
includes an extensive glossary of computer terminology. "ABCs" runs 170
pages in the printed edition.

     With the release of the book on-disk, the material is presented in a
new, exciting way. Utilizing "hypertext," "ABCs" becomes interactive - with
the reader directing what they read and where they go within the book.
Blasko says "Hypertext is a way of organizing information so that you can
jump from any point to any other logical point. If, for example, you are
reading a sentence that talks about RAM and you don't understand the term,
a keystroke or mouse click will flip you into the glossary for a definition
of RAM. Then you can hop back to where you were in the sentence. Hypertext
allows a reader to go anywhere they please whenever they please.
Unsettling, but nifty when you try it."

     I have been chasing after Larry since he wrote one of his "Compubug"
columns about electronic publishing several months back. He not only
published our organizations address and purpose in a subsequent column but
agreed to let me give converting his "ABCs" book into hypertext. I used
Ntergaid's "HyperWriter," put together a prototype, and fired it up to
Larry. Obviously, he liked what he saw and now we have a full-fledged
version available for sale. He is announcing the books availability (along
with another shameless plug for the DPA) in a column set for the end of
September.

     CompuBug's book, "ABCs of Computing, a Plain-English Guide," is
available in print from CompuBug, PO BOX 626, Summit, NJ 07901 for $10.00
($7 for active-duty US Armed Forces). The on-disk hypertext version is
available at the same prices from the DPA, 1160 Huffman Rd., Birmingham, AL
35215. Customers should specify disk size and monitor. Questions and
comments are welcome at either address. Wish us luck!


Final Thoughts   As you can see, a lot is going on with the Disktop
""""""""""""""   Publishing Association. We wanted to keep you informed of
the latest. Of course, a lot of this material here in will also appear in
the October issue of the "News From the Disktop" newsletter. I just wanted
to make sure the news of these exciting developments made it into your
hands without fail. I need your help in getting these activities rolling
and in making the DPA the success it deserves to be. SPREAD THE WORD! Our
work is too important to be left unattended. I beg each of you to devote
some time in the last 3 months of this year to making the DPA known
throughout the computer world. It's time we were heard and time we found
our place as a publishing industry to be dealt with. Thanks for listening.

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     Ron Albright                           Contact: Ron Albright
     Disktop Publishing Association           GEnie: RALBRIGHT
     1160 Huffman Road                               GEnieLamp RT (M515)
     Birmingham, AL 35215

                          Voice: 205-853-8269
                           FAX: 205-853-8478
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through GE mail.  You will be notified of acceptance through the mail
facility.  Thanks for your interest in the DPA.


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VOICE: 205-853-8269                           MCI Mail: RALBRIGHT
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