I thought most DVD drives would play a CD. Can anyone clarify?
Access Puts DVD, CD-ROM in Same Box
By Gregory Quick
Laguna Niguel, Calif.
2:00 p.m. EST Thur., Feb. 12, 1998
Access Software recently began shipping Overseer, the third title in its Tex Murphy interactive mystery series and the first to carry both the DVD and CD-ROM format in the same box.
"While it is more expensive this way, it was something we felt we had to do," said William Fitts, Access' vice president of sales and marketing.
"We did not want to ... punish our customers who might have a CD-ROM drive now but upgrade in the near future by forcing them to buy a new version of the program to run on an upgraded system," Fitts said. The program carries a $79.95 SRP.
In addition, the company has developed a workbook for its channel partners that includes comprehensive information about the company. The workbook, which will be shipped quarterly to retail sales associates, buyers and managers, includes a one-page synopsis of each of the company's software programs. Included are 25- to 50-word descriptions of each product, its pricing, hardware requirements and main selling features. It also lists all of the promotional programs for retailers, so they can see what will be available for them, along with corporate contact information. |
