matts@microsoft.UUCP (Matt SAETTLER) (12/12/90)
Here's how to get an application to get on the Beta list for the Multimedia Extensions to Windows 3.0. Call (206) 936-4877 and leave a message detailing your name, company, address, etc. An application will be mailed to you. You can also mail a request to the address below. Once you receive the application packet, follow the steps outlined below. Note that the software is only distributed on CD-ROM, so you will need a CD-ROM drive in your system to install the extensions. This message may be freely distributed. Matt Saettler -------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the beta, the MDK will be under controlled distribution. You are required to fill out an application form for the MDK beta program which includes: 1) Multimedia Development Kit Beta Program Application Questionnare 2) Limited OnLine Agreement for the Multimedia Development Kit Pre-Release Program 3) Multimedia Development Kit Pre-Release Non-Disclosure Agreement 4) Multimedia Development Kit Installation Hardware Requirements The MDK provides support for two distinct development environments. C programmers will need the MDK along with the Microsoft Windows 3.0 SDK and Microsoft C 6.0 compiler. Developers using high-level authoring tools will use the data preparation tools in the MDK along with a tool such as Toolbook, Authorware, or Guide. The Application Process: Step 1: Complete the application questionnare. If you choose to purchase OnLine, sign the OnLine application form and include a check for $495 made payable to Microsoft for the purchase of OnLine product support. (Please note that this is a special, discounted price offered through Jan. 1) Sign the Non Disclosure Agreement for the Multimedia Development Kit Beta Program. Mail the completed application to: Microsoft Corporation 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 Attention: Angie Collins Step 2: An account manager from the Multimedia System Group will call you upon receipt of your application to further qualify you and inform you of the disposition of your application. Step 3: Upon acceptance of your application, a beta version of the Multimedia Development Kit will be shipped to the address provided by you in your application. Microsoft hopes to provide you with the support needed to begin the development of your application. In turn, we hope to learn more about your thoughts and reaction to our system software. We look forward to working together in the future. MDK Contents The release will be provided on two CD-ROM discs labeled Multimedia Development Kit: Development Environment and Multimedia Development Kit: End-User Environment. Installation will require a development system with a CD-ROM drive as recommended in the attached hardware requirements description. Contents of the Multimedia Development Kit: Development Environment disc include: * Windows with multimedia extensions: End User version * Multimedia Data Preparation Tools * Multimedia Software Development Kit (the C development files for Windows with multimedia extensions) * Build Tools (the tools, link libraries, and files needed for building the source provided in the MDK) * MDK Setup Utility The Multimedia Development Kit: End-User Environment disc only contains: * Windows with multimedia extensions: End User version The End User version of Windows with multimedia extensions is provided to more easily set-up target systems to test your applications. Also included is one Macintosh floppy disk which provides translation tools to port a Mac-authored Macromind Director file to the PC. The Macintosh floppy disc includes: * Microsoft Movie Converter The following documentation is also provided: * Multimedia Programmer's Workbook * Multimedia Programmer's Reference * Multimedia Authoring Guide * Multimedia Tools Directory * Data Preparation Tools User's Guide * Getting Started * Release Notes The two goals of the beta program are to provide software for you to begin development of your multimedia application and to provide Microsoft with feedback about the functionality provided by the Multimedia Development Kit as well as suggestions for future features. Microsoft views the beta program as a partnership and this application will help us understand your company's interest in fully exercising the beta software. While purchase of OnLine is not required, technical support will only be available through OnLine. A bulletin board accessible by all those participating in the beta program may be used for inter-developer communication. The beta program exists to provide developers with the necessary and appropriate resources, education, and support through OnLine to ensure the successful and timely implementation of your projects. ----------------------------------------------------------- Trademarks remain the property of their respective owners