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ConnectSoft Acquires Newsletter Windows Developer Letter; Company Will Leverage In-House Windows...

Publication: Business Wire
Date: Tuesday, November 29 1994

BELLEVUE, Wash--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 1994--ConnectSoft Inc. announced today that it has acquired Windows Developer Letter, an in-depth technical newsletter written for the advanced Microsoft Windows developer community. The company will publish and contribute to the bi-monthly newsletter

while retaining Windows Developer Letter editor and founder Asael Dror.

"One of the greatest strengths of ConnectSoft has always been our unique and creative approach to Windows programming challenges," said Mitchell London, ConnectSoft President and CEO. "We want to combine our in-house expertise and experience with Asael's sharp editorial judgment to produce an exclusive and valuable newsletter for high-end Windows developers."

In addition to its retail products division, ConnectSoft has had a successful Windows consulting and contracting business since its founding in 1988. The company assists many leading corporations in the development of commercial software titles and "mission-critical" client-server systems. Its client list includes Microsoft Corp., IBM, Asymetrix Corp., Aldus Corp., Central Point Software, United Parcel Service, MCI and Nordstrom as well as other software developers, publishers, and corporate users of varying size across many industries.

Windows Developer Letter is a publication that focuses on Windows' newest and most advanced features, with special emphasis on 32-bit programming. Each issue includes a diskette with the royalties-free source code for all the examples discussed, so that developers can immediately use new techniques learned. "This newsletter gives developers a unique advantage in the market by providing them with special in-depth information," Dror said.

Published six times a year for $150 annually, Windows Developer Letter can be ordered by calling ConnectSoft at (800) 234-9497.

ConnectSoft was founded in January 1988 and currently has more than 100 employees in its Bellevue-based headquarters. ConnectSoft operates two divisions (retail products and Windows consulting) that are each highly regarded for their innovative solutions and use of technology.

Internet users can get more information about ConnectSoft and its products and services by visiting the company's home page located at "http://www.connectsoft.com" on the Internet.

CONTACT: Kaufer Miller Communications

              David Kaufer or Lora Loftis, 206/450-9965
              MCI Mail:  576-6983
                               OR
              ConnectSoft
              Linda Siltanen, 206/827-6467 (Ext. 409)
              Internet: LINDAS@CONNECTSOFT.COM

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