How to Contact MSTV for Program Schedules and Information
  
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Article last modified on 09-18-1996
 
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Microsoft TV (MSTV) focuses its programming on areas of interest to the
Information Systems (IS) professional. Microsoft TV programming covers
subjects including distributed computing (Client/Server), office automation
(user programs), and specific technical tracks on upcoming or recently-
released products such as Windows 95. Microsoft TV aims to help you
increase your expertise in using Microsoft products, to spur ideas for
specific solutions, and to achieve a better understanding of issues that
occur in real-world implementations of Microsoft products. The overall goal
of Microsoft TV is to help you maximize the return on your investment in
Microsoft software.
 
Microsoft TV is currently available via satellite broadcast, by cable, and
on videotape.
 
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How to Contact Microsoft TV for More Information
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To subscribe to the free Microsoft TV program guide or to receive the
broadcast schedule and video listings, contact MSTV online through one of
the following methods:
 
 - E-mail: mstv@microsoft.com
 
 - The Microsoft Network: In Windows 95, click the Start button, point to
   Find, and click On The Microsoft Network. In the Containing field, type
   "Microsoft TV" (without the quotation marks).
 
 - Internet: http://www.microsoft.com/mstv/
 
How To Receive MSTV
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 - By Satellite:
 
   Microsoft TV programming is broadcast via satellite every Tuesday at
   12:00 P.M. eastern time. Starting in December, Microsoft TV will also
   provide additional broadcasts at 1:00 P.M. every Thursday.
 
   To receive these broadcasts, you need a television and a satellite dish
   capable of receiving Ku band (either analog or DigiCipher) or C band
   signals. If you do not have access to satellite equipment, Microsoft has
   arranged special pricing on a commercial-quality system through a
   national vendor. Call (800) 597-3200 for details.
 
 - By Cable System or PCTV:
 
   Microsoft TV shows are aired as a co-production with PCTV. The Microsoft
   shows air as part of the "Business Computing" Series, which can be seen
   on Mind Extension University (MEU) and the Jones Computer Network (JCN)
   on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. eastern time and
   again on the same nights from 11:00 P.M. to midnight eastern time.
 
   Consult your local cable system or call the Microsoft TV information
   line at (800) 597-3200 or (612) 550-6390 between 6:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M.
   Pacific time for a referral to a Mind Extension University carrier in
   your area.
 
 - By Viewing the Show at a Host Site:
 
   Some Microsoft Authorized Technical Education Centers (ATECs) and
   Solution Providers (SPs) provide a location to view Microsoft TV shows.
   Training centers that are part of the Technology Education Network (TEN)
   and are on the Knowledge Stream network also carry the Microsoft TV
   broadcasts. To find an ATEC or SP in your area who hosts Microsoft TV
   shows, please call the Microsoft TV information line at (800) 597-3200
   or (612) 550-6390 between 6:30 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. Pacific time.
   Technology Education Network (TEN) can be reached at (800) 943-1088 and
   Knowledge Stream can be contacted at (800) 445-0633.
 
 - By Ordering a Videotape:
 
   Videotapes of all Microsoft TV shows are available for purchase. For
   details about ordering videotapes, please contact MSTV by sending e-mail
   to mstv@microsoft.com.
 
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