JUMPSTART CONTENTS ARE UNSUPPORTED, HOWEVER HERE ARE SOME RESOURCES
WE'RE SURE YOU'LL FIND HELPFUL:

1.  For peer-to-peer help from fellow developers or to download help
files for Video for Windows and other multimedia developer tools,
log onto the CompuServe WinMM forum -  (GO WINMM)

2.   If you are a member of the Developer Network (MSDN Level II):

**For Microsoft Development Library Setup support, call (206) 635-7033.
**For support for the products shipped on the Microsoft Development
Platform, call (800) 936-5800.  (Outside the U.S./Canada, please
contact your local Microsoft subsidiary for support options in your
area.)  **Or download help files from the GO MSDN up on CompuServe.

3.  For information on Microsoft Product Support options, call
(800)426-9400.

WHAT'S ON THE JUMPSTART -


The JumpStart Multimedia directory provides you with some great
Windows multimedia development tools: VidEdit, The MediaView toolkit;
WinG; WinToon, Microsoft's cartoon engine; information
on the Windows(R) 95 platform and logo requirements; and the Video
for Windows Developer Kit version 1.1e for multimedia development on the
Windows platform.

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Other Microsoft Tools and Resources:

Surround Video:

Surround Video is an unreleased technology that allows Windows-based
CD-ROM users to interact with live-action characters and high-resolution
photographic images that can be panned 360 degrees.  A Surround Video
experience consists of a sequence of seamless 360 degree photographic,
full screen images linked together to form a backdrop within which the
user may navigate.  Video for Windows movies can be matted into the
background,enhancing the realism of the experience.

To receive an overview on this technology along with system requirements,
send your full shipping address to surround@microsoft.com, or fax a
request with your complete information to (206) 936-7329,attn:  Surround
Video, Bldg. 6.

CD Plus:

CD Plus refers to an exciting new music  Compact Disc format allowing
consumers to utilize the power of their Windows 95â multimedia personal
computers.  To find out more about CD Plus, send Email to
CD+@microsoft.com, or check out our web pages at http://www.eden.com/cdplus

MSDN (Microsoft's Developer Network) Level II is a quarterly CD-ROM resource
that will keep you up to date with all the latest and essential tools, SDKs
and DDKs, operating systems, articles, whitepapers, etc. to facilitate
application development on MS platforms (including multimedia development).
It's easy to join, and is highly recommended for developers of all levels.
Please call the Developer Network service center at (800) 759-5474.
In Europe, call +31 10 258 88 64. Outside the U.S., Europe, and Canada,
call your local Microsoft subsidiary or (303) 684-0914 for local contact
information.



Windows 95 Game SDK

If you attended the recent Games Conference in San Jose and are writing
to request access to the Compuserve Private WINMM forums, your request
will be processed in the order it was received, provided you have
signed an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) and provided a Compuserve ID#.
Please be patient while we cater to the many requests we are receiving.
If you don't have access to this forum within three working days and
you have signed an NDA, send mail to CISBETA@microsoft.com and make
sure you mention having attended the Games Conference.

NEW REQUESTS FOR THE GAME SDK:
To apply to become a beta tester for the Microsoft Windows(R) 95 Game
SDK, please e-mail the request to  BETAREQ@microsoft.com and include
the following information (please specify the beta product requested
in the subject field of your message):

Name
Company name
Physical address (no PO Boxes)
Phone number
Fax number
CompuServe ID (most beta programs are supported through Compuserve)
Internet address
Information about previous beta testing experience, and any other
pertinent information
Brief description of hardware configuration
Specific product(s) interested in beta testing.*
Developers should include a request for any related Software
Development Kits (SDK's).

*Please note:  If you are requesting to beta test multiple products,
please submit a separate correspondence for each.

Please note that if you apply for a beta program, you will be notified
only if your beta status changes.  Due to the high volume of requests
we receive, status checks cannot be done on an individual basis.
You will be required to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) before
receiving access to any MS beta programs.

MediaView is avilable at ftp.microsoft.com.