!!!!POST EVERYWHERE!!!! THE WORLD'S FIRST NOVEL-ON-THE-NET (tm) SHAREWARE!!! By Inter.Pact Press "TERMINAL COMPROMISE" by Winn Schwartau A high tech thriller that comes from today's headlines! "The Tom Clancy of computer security." Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karen Forcht, James Madison University "Terminal Compromise" is a highly praised novel about the inva- sion of the United States by computer terrorists. Since it was first published in conventional print form, (ISBN: 0-962-87000-5) it has sold extremely well world-wide, but then again, it never hit the New York Times Bestseller List either. But that's OK, not many do. Recently, someone we know very well came up with a real bright idea. They suggested that INTER.PACT Press take the unprece- dented, and maybe slightly crazy, step to put "Terminal Compro- mise" on the Global Network thus creating a new category for book publishers. The idea is to offer "Terminal Compromise," and perhaps other titles at NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE(tm) rates to millions of people who just don't spend a lot of time in book- stores. After discussions with dozens of people - maybe even more than a hundred - we decided to do just that. We know that we're taking a chance, but we've been convinced by hackers and phreakers and corporate types and government representatives that putting "Terminal Compromise" on the net would be a fabulous step forward into the Electronic Age, (Cyberspace if you will) and would encourage other publishers to take advantage of electronic distribution. (It's still in the bookstores, though.) To the best of our knowledge, no semi-sorta-kinda-legitimate -publisher has ever put a complete pre-published 562 page book on the network as a form of Shareware. So, I guess we're making news as well as providing a service to the world's electronic community. The recommended NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE fees are outlined later (this is how we stay in business), so please read on. WE KEEP THE COPYRIGHTS! "Terminal Compromise" is NOT being entered into the public domain. It is being distributed electronically so hundreds of thousands more people can enjoy it and understand just where we are heading with our omnipresent interconnectedness and the potential dangers we face. INTER.PACT Press maintains all copy- rights to "Terminal Compromise" and does not, either intentionally or otherwise, explicitly or implicitly, waive any rights to this piece of work or recourses deemed appropriate. (Damned lawyers.) (C) 1991, 1992, 1993, Inter.Pact Press TERMINAL COMPROMISE - THE REVIEWS " . . . a must read . . ." Digital News "Schwartau knows about networks and security and creates an interesting plot that will keep readers turning the pages." Computer World "Terminal Compromise is fast-paced and gripping. Schwartau explains complex technology facilely and without condescension." Government Computer News "An incredibly fascinating tale of international intrigue . . . action . . . characterization . . . deserves attention . . . difficult to imagine a more comprehensive resource." PC Laptop "Schwartau . . . has a definite flair for intrigue and plot twists. (He) makes it clear that the most important assets at risk are America's right to privacy and our democratic ideals." Personal Identification News "I am all too familiar with the appalling realities in Mr. Schwartau's book. (A) potentially catastrophic situation." Chris Goggans, Ex-Legion of Doom Member. " . . . chilling scenarios . . . ", "For light summer reading with weighty implications . . . ", " . . . thought provoking, sometimes chilling . . . " Remember, it's only fiction. Or is it? TERMINAL COMPROMISE: SYNOPSIS "It's all about the information . . . the information." From "Sneakers" Taki Homosoto, silver haired Chairman of Japan's huge OSO Indus- tries, survived Hiroshima; his family didn't. Homosoto promises revenge against the United States before he dies. His passion- ate, almost obsessive hatred of everything American finally comes to a head when he acts upon his desires. With unlimited resources, he comes up with the ultimate way to strike back at the enemy. Miles Foster, a brilliant 33 year old mathematician apparently isn't exactly fond of America either. The National Security Agency wanted his skills, but his back- ground and "family" connections kept him from advancing within the intelligence community. His insatiable - borderline psychotic- sex drive balances the intensity of waging war against his own country to the highest bidder. Scott Mason, made his fortune selling high tech toys to the Pentagon. Now as a New York City Times reporter, Mason under- stands both the good and the evil of technology and discovers pieces of the terrible plot which is designed to destroy the economy of the United States. Tyrone Duncan, a physically huge 50-ish black senior FBI agent who suffered through the Hoover Age indignities, befriends Scott Mason. Tyrone provides the inside government track and confusion from competing agencies to deal with the threats. His altruistic and somewhat pure innate view of the world finally makes him do the right thing. As Homosoto's plan evolves, Arab zealots, German intelligence agents and a host of technical mercenaries find the weaknesses in our techno-economic infrastructure. Victims find themselves under attack by unseen adversaries; Wall Street suffers debili- tating blows; Ford and Chrysler endure massive shut downs. The U.S. economy suffers a series of crushing blows. From the White House to the Pentagon to the CIA to the National Security Agency and FBI, a complex weaving of fascinating politi- cal characters find themselves enmeshed a battle of the New World Order. Sex, drugs, rock'n'roll: Tokyo, Vienna, Paris, Iraq, Iran. It's all here. Enjoy reading "Terminal Compromise." SHAREWARE - NOVEL FEES: We hope that you enjoy "Terminal Compromise" as much as everyone else has, and that you will send us a few shekels according to the following guidelines. The NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE(tm) fees for us as a publishing company are no different than the fees for software application shareware publishers, and the intent is the same. So please, let us continue this form of publishing in the future. NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE Fees For The People: The suggested donation for individuals is $7. If you hate Termi- nal Compromise after reading it, then only send $6.50. If you're really, really broke, then tell a hundred other people how great it was, send us a rave review and post it where you think others will enjoy reading it, too. If you're only a little broke, send a few dollars. After all, this is how we stay in business. With each registration, we will also send a FREE! issue of "Security Insider Report," a monthly security newsletter also published by Inter.Pact Press. NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE Fees For Businesses: We hope that you put "Terminal Compromise" on your internal networks so that your employees will have the chance to enjoy it as well. It's a great way to increase security awareness amongst this country's 50,000,000 rank and file computer users. Plus, it's a hell of a good read. One company plans on releasing a chapter every few days throughout its E-Mail system as a combination of security aware- ness and employee 'perc'. Try it; it works and your employees will appreciate it. Why? Because they'll all talk about it - bringing security awareness to the forefront of discussion. FEES Distribution for up to 100 people on a single network: $ 500 (Includes 1 Year subscription to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for up to 1000 people on a single network: $ 3000 (Includes 10 1 Year subscriptions to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for up to 2500 people on a single network: $ 6250 (Includes 1 Year electronic Corporate site license to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for up to 5000 people on a single network: $ 10000 (Includes 1 Year electronic Corporate site license to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for up to 10000 people on a single network: $ 15000 (Includes 1 Year electronic Corporate site license to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for up to 25000 people on a single network: $ 25000 (Includes 1 Year electronic Corporate site license to "Security Insider Report.") Distribution for more than that - Please call and we'll figure it out. Would you like us to coordinate a special distribution program for you? Would you like in Postscript or other visual formats? Give us a call and we'll see what we can do. * * * * * * * * * * Please DO NOT UPLOAD AND DISTRIBUTE "Terminal Compromise" into your networks unless you intend on paying the recom- mended fees. * * * * * * * * * * NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE Fees for Universities: FREE! "Terminal Compromise" has been used by many schools and universi- ties as a teaching supplement. Recognized Educational institu- tions are entitled to use "Terminal Compromise" at NO COST, as long as you register with us that you are doing so. Please pro- vide: School name, address, etc., the course, the instructor, and the reason for using it. Also, we'd like to hear from you and tell us how it went. Thanks. SHAREWARE-NOVEL Fees for Local, State and Federal Governments. You have the money. :-) Please send some back by following the same fee guidelines as those for businesses. Government employees: You are The People - same fees are appreciated. * * * * * * * * * * Agencies: Do not upload and distribute "Terminal Compromise" unless you plan on paying the fees. * * * * * * * * * * * NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE Fees for the International Community Make payments in $US, please. GETTING TERMINAL COMPROMISE: You can get your copy of Terminal Compromise from a lot of sites; if you don't see it, just ask around. It consists of either 2 or 5 files, depending upon how you re- ceive it. (Details at end of this file.) Feel free to post all five files of "Terminal Compromise" any- where on the net or on public or private BBS's as long as this file accompanies it as well. Please forward all NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHAREWARE fees to: INTER.PACT PRESS 11511 Pine St. N. Seminole, FL., 34642 Communications: Phn: 813-393-6600 Fax: 813-393-6361 E-Mail: p00506@psi.com wschwartau@mcimail.com We will accept checks, money orders, and cash if you must, and we mean if you must. It's not the smartest thing in the world to send cash through the mail. We are NOT equipped at this point for credit cards. Remember, "Terminal Compromise is copyrighted, and we will vigor- ously pursue violations of that copyright. (Lawyers made us say it again.) If you ABSOLUTELY LOVE "Terminal Compromise," or find that after 50 pages of On-Screen reading, you may want a hard copy for your bookshelf. It is available from bookstores nationwide for $19.95, or from Inter.Pact directly for $19.95 + $3.50 shipping and handling. If you first paid the $ 7 NOVEL-ON-THE-NET SHARE- WARE fee, send in proof and we'll deduct $ 7 from the price of the hard copy edition. ISBN: 0-962-87000-5 Enjoy "Terminal Compromise" and help us make it an easy decision to put more books on the Global Network. Thank you in advance for your attention and your consideration. The Publishers, INTER.PACT Press READING "TERMINAL COMPROMISE" "Terminal Compromise" will come to you in one of two ways: 1) Original Distribution Format From Inter.Pact Press contains only two -2- files. TC_READ.ME 13,927 Bytes That is this file you are now reading and gives an overview of "Terminal Compromise" and how NOVEL-ON-THE-NET Shareware works. TERMCOMP.ZIP 605,821 Bytes This is the total content of "Terminal Compromise". Run PKUNZIP to expand the file into four -4- readable ASCII files. 2) Some locations may choose to post "Terminal Compromise" in readable ASCII form. There will then be four files in addition to the TC_READ.ME file. TERMCOMP.1 250,213 Bytes contains the Introduction and Chapters 1 through 5. TERMCOMP.2 337,257 Bytes contains Chapters 6 through 14. TERMCOMP.3 363,615 Bytes contains Chapters 15 through 21. TERMCOMP.4 388,515 Bytes contains Chapters 22 through 30 and the Epilogue. Enjoy "Terminal Compromise!" and pass it on to whomever you think would enjoy it, too! Thank You!