Thought you Science Fiction fans might be interested in this announcement.
David Andrews
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>From: joe j lazzaro <lazzaro@WORLD.STD.COM>
>Subject: Science Fiction Magazine on disk
>To: EASI@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
>ABSOLUTE MAGNITUDE SCIENCE FICTION MAGAZINE
>
>NOW AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT FOR READERS WITH DISABILITIES
>
>
>Absolute Magnitude Magazine, specializing in gritty adventure
>science fiction, has opened the doors for readers with disabilities
>by offering an accessible electronic version of the magazine on
>computer disk. According to editor in chief Warren Lapine, "Our
>goal is to assure that everyone who wants to read the magazine has
>an equal chance." The magazine is currently available in two
>formats, a glossy print edition, as well as an electronic version,
>offering the full-text of the magazine each issue.
>
>The electronic text version is compatible with MS DOS and Windows
>platforms; and includes full-text versions of each fact article and
>work of fiction found in the print magazine. Advertising and
>graphics are not currently included in the electronic version.
>
>The price of the electronic magazine is identical to a standard
>print subscription. Individual issues are available for $4.95, and
>yearly subscriptions are available for $16.00.
>
>The electronic edition of Absolute Magnitude includes a shareware
>text browser, a file reading utility specially designed for users
>of adaptive equipment. ReadIt is a speech- friendly text browser,
>celebrated among users with vision impairments who utilize speech
>output systems to read files and access personal computers.
>
>Absolute Magnitude is constructing an extensive web page, which
>will be accessible to users with disabilities. the web page will
>include samples of stories and fact articles published in the
>magazine, as well as information and links to other popular science
>fiction sites across the Net.
>
>To subscribe to the magazine, or to inquire further, contact:
>
>Absolute Magnitude Magazine
>PO Box 910
>greenfield MA 01302-0910
>(413) 772-0725
>absmag@shaysnet.com
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David Andrews, dandrews@visi.com or
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