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- 2WAY Talker™ 2.0 - US/Russian full-duplex voice communication system
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- Contact:
- 2 Way Computing, Inc.
- Craig Monroe
- 4370 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 400
- San Diego, CA 92122
- (619) 452-3888
- AppleLink: CRAIGTWOWAY
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- SAN DIEGO, California 22 MAR,1993 -- 2 Way Computing, a San Diego software
- developer, introduced its 2Way Talker Version 2.0 product today. The
- software-only product allows two users on an existing Macintosh® network to
- communicate in real-time using the Macintosh built-in microphone and speaker.
- The product allows hands-free, full-duplex voice communication while running
- other applications.
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- According to Woody DuBois, spokesperson for 2 Way, the product makes use of
- EtherTalk™ and lightly loaded LocalTalk™ networks. A compression mode can be
- used to reduce network traffic.
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- Talker runs under System 6.0.7 or System 7 and a requires a Macintosh with a
- built-in Apple microphone or a third party microphone such as MacroMedia's
- MacRecorder™. Macintosh's without a microphone may be used in a listen-only
- mode. Talker supports balloon help, core AppleEvents™ and is 32 bit clean.
-
- "This is the future of voice communication. It doesn't matter what the
- physical linkage between the computers is as long as it's AppleTalk on either
- end. It can be used with AppleTalk Remote Access and mobile networks. 2Way
- will appeal to anyone doing support, training or working in groups on a
- Macintosh network." according to DuBois.
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- "The major uses for the product are in areas where there are many computers and
- few telephones. This describes most education and training labs in commercial,
- higher education and K-12 sites." he stated.
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- The Talker program separates the talking and listening functions into two
- programs. The Talk•In module allow any Macintosh with a speaker to monitor the
- network and listen to a conversation from any other user with the Talk•Out
- module. An address book feature helps with frequently called numbers.
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- This new version of 2Way includes a great human interest story as well. It is
- a joint American and Russian effort. The design and programming of the new
- product was done in Moscow, and the production and marketing are done in
- Southern California.
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- 2Way Talker 2.0 has a retail price of $79.95. Introductory pricing is $49.95
- for a single copy, $89.95 for two copies, $119.95 for three copies and $209.95
- for six copies until April 30. Quantity and educational discounts are
- available. 2Way Talker 2.0 is available immediately.
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- 2 Way Computing is located at 4370 La Jolla Village Drive, Suite 400, San
- Diego, CA 92122. (619)-452-3888 FAX (619)-452-3077 AppleLink CRAIGTWOWAY or
- DANIELTWOWAY
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- This information is provided by the product's developer or distributor and
- constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation by Apple Computer,
- Inc.. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to selection, performance or
- use of this product. All understandings, agreements and warranties, if any,
- take place directly between the developer and the prospective user.
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- 22-MAR-1993
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