Microsoft TechNet Announces the Microsoft TechNet Supplemental (Drivers & 
Patches) CD and Server Licensing!

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Microsoft Corporation recently released a 
supplemental Microsoft TechNet information CD containing the complete Microsoft 
Software Library that includes drivers for the entire line of Microsoft software products, code 
samples, articles and useful utilities along with the patches for the Microsoft Windows NT 
operating system.

Called the Microsoft TechNet Supplemental (Drivers & Patches) CD, this release of more 
than 900 drivers is the first of a supplemental monthly CD sent as part of an annual 
membership to Microsoft TechNet.  It enables users to access printer, video, audio, storage, 
pen or network drivers as well as install the Windows NT patches.  Future CDs will include 
patches for LAN Manager; and the Microsoft Networking Client Kit, which is the standard 
networking client for the Windows NT Advanced Server, Windows for Workgroups and 
LAN Manager networks.  The kit includes network client software for MS-DOS, the 
Windows operating system version 3.1, and OS/2.

Earlier this fall, Microsoft began issuing quarterly customer service packs with code, 
updating users to the most current release of Windows NT.  However, this is the first time 
the information is available on CD, allowing customers not only to proactively address and 
work around interoperability issues, but also to minimize the time and effort needed to access 
the information.  To simplify the process, users install all of the Windows NT patches at 
once, using a simple installation program provided on the CD.

"Customers, support professionals and system administrators told us they need easy access to 
current drivers and patches in order to effectively support and administer business-critical 
systems. Microsoft TechNet responded by delivering the Microsoft TechNet Supplemental 
(Drivers & Patches) CD, our latest addition to the Microsoft TechNet program," said Quinn 
Ellis, group manager, Microsoft TechNet.  "This CD is a collection of software that will 
empower our customers to more effectively do their jobs."

J. Matthew Merrick of Merrick Printing received an advance copy of the Microsoft TechNet 
Supplemental (Drivers & Patches) CD and found it invaluable.  "As we implement Windows 
NT and Windows NT Advanced Server in our corporate environment, we are confident 
Microsoft has committed to providing regular updates to handle any operating concerns, 
making it a very stable operating system.  Regular delivery of these updates through 
Microsoft TechNet will literally save me hundreds of dollars," said Merrick.

Microsoft TechNet

Microsoft TechNet is an annual CD-ROM-based information service created for those who 
support or educate end users, administer networks or databases, create automated solutions, 
and recommend or evaluate information technology solutions.  Microsoft TechNet provides 
timely, in-depth technical information about Microsoft products and about supporting and 
administering Microsoft-based
solutions.  Since its inception last spring, the CD-ROM information service has become an 
invaluable tool for tens of thousands of MIS and help-desk managers, as well as other 
support professionals worldwide. Microsoft TechNet was recently awarded a Win100 award 
(a top 100 Windows product of 1993) by Windows Magazine, which said, "This is a must-
buy for any technical service professional" (February 1994).

Along with the monthly Microsoft TechNet Supplemental (Drivers and Patches) CD, 
Microsoft TechNet
members also receive cumulative monthly Microsoft TechNet CDs that contain the complete 
Microsoft Knowledge Base; complete product Resource Kits with utilities for Windows NT, 
Windows for Workgroups, and the Windows and MS-DOS operating systems and others; 
Microsoft training materials; customer solutions; conference session notes from key 
Microsoft conferences; and other valuable technical and strategic information.  This vast 
arsenal of information is simple to access with a Windows-based interface and a full-text 
Boolean search engine.

In summary, TechNet members receive: 
  12 monthly Microsoft TechNet CDs
  12 monthly Microsoft TechNet Supplemental (Drivers & Patches) CDs
  A $20 usage credit on CompuServe
  A 20% discount on Microsoft Press books 
  The Microsoft Services Directory, which provides detailed information on all Microsoft 
services, including a detailed listing of more than 3,600 Microsoft Solution Providers.

The cost for Microsoft TechNet is $295 for a single user license, or $695 for a single server - 
unlimited users license.  Both are accompanied by a 90-day, money-back guarantee.  For 
more information or to join Microsoft TechNet, call (800) 344-2121, extension 0124.  
Outside the United States and Canada, call (402) 691-0173 for local contact information.

Note to Editors:

  MICROSOFT and MS-DOS are registered trademarks and Windows NT and Windows are
trademarks of MICROSOFT Corporation.

  OS/2 is a registered trademark of INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES.

  Windows NT is a trademarked product name.  Please do not abbreviate to NT.

  MS-DOS is a trademarked product name.  Please do not abbreviate to DOS.

    CONTACT: MICROSOFT Corp. (Press Only)
             Gregg Smith, 206/936-9327

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