Que Publishing Releases First Books For Groove Workspacev2.0 Two Editorial Styles Give Users and Developers Options For Easy Learning

Que Publishing, one of the leading publishers of computer and technology books, announced today it has partnered with Groove Networks®, the nations number one provider of decentralized hardware for secure business collaborations, to deliver the first comprehensive consumer guides on Groove Workspacev2.0.

Indianapolis, Indiana-Que Publishing, one of the leading publishers of computer and technology books, announced today it has partnered with Groove Networks®, the nations number one provider of decentralized hardware for secure business collaborations, to deliver the first comprehensive consumer guides on Groove Workspacev2.0. Consumers can choose from two of Ques signature series: Special Edition Using Groove 2.0 (ISBN: 0-7897-2677-7; $39.99, 560pg) or the 10 Minute Guide to Groove 2.0 (ISNB: 0-7897-2776-5; $19.99, 256pg).

Using the Groove Workspace application and practical examples, the two guides will explain to consumers how and why decentralized technology is more than simple file sharing (like Napster) and will offer expert advice for organizations considering Groove® for their workplace. The guides will also examine the advantages of Groove such as:

·   Ease of set up and using
·   End-to-end security
·   Firewall transparency
·   Offline and online usage
·   Integration with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Project
·   Centralized services for administrating the deployment and use of Groove within the enterprise
·   Integration with centralized business systems

Groove Network products are currently being used by more than 30 Fortune 1000 companies including, Cap Gemini, Ernst and Young, Dell and Compaq, and GlaxcoSmithKline.
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I can remember when Groove was simply a sketch on a napkin," said Jack Ozzie, Vice-President of Development, Platform and Developer Services. Today it boasts 14 tools, new features and an overhauled development kit, plus a growing community of third-party tools."

Whats unique about these guides is that they cover a broad scope of interest and experience levels," continued Ozzie. They provide instruction for the developer working to Groove-enable an application, a veteran user eager to explore the nuances of every Groove tool, or the beginner looking for a test drive."

Special Edition Using Groove 2.0 is authored by Bill Pitzer, a member of the Pervasive Technology Group at Divine/Whitman-Hart, whose background includes professional certification in both networking and development. The book provides intermediate and advanced users with a comprehensive overview of Groove Workspace v2.0 and a section for developers on how to build and implement Groove tools. It also provides real-life examples allowing developers and users to jump-start their use of the application and the Groove Development Kit (GDK).

Ques 10 Minute Guide to Groove 2.0 focuses on the often-used features of Groove Workspace v2.0 and is best suited for users looking for simple instructions on how to get started. Authored by Groove documentation writer, Joe Levine, each of the features are designed to be taught in lessons of 10 minutes or less including:
·   Creating a shared space
·   Navigating a shared space with others
·   Customizing a shared space
·   Building tools within a shared space

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About the Authors
Bill Pitzer works for Divine/Whitmann-Hart in their Pervasive Technology Group and is responsible for educating personnel on peer-to-peer technology. With an MBA from Xavier University, Pitzer also has an expertise in technology strategy and is a regular contributor to Web Techniques Magazine, Microsoft Web Builder, and ASP Today.com

Joe Levine writes documentation for Groove Networks, Inc in Beverly, MA where he lives with his wife and two children. Before joining Groove, he spent 16 years as a technical writer at Lotus-IBM contributing to documentation for Lotus 1-2-3 and Lotus Notes. He graduated from Vassar College with a degree in English Literature.

For Book Review Copies:
Contact:   Judi Wade at judi.wade@quepublishing.com

About Que
Que Publishing is an imprint of Pearson Technology Group (PGT), the worlds largest provider of consumer and professional computer, information technology, engineering and reference content. As one of the industrys leading innovators in both print and digital formats, PTG imprints include Sams Publishing, Addison Wesley Professional, Prentice Hall PTR, New Riders Publishing, Cisco Press, PeachPit Press, Adobe Press, Macromedia Press, and BradyGAMES Strategy Guides. Pearson Technology Group is an operating unit of Pearson Education, the worlds leading education and professional publisher.

About Groove Networks
Founded in October 1997 and headquartered in Beverly MA.., Groove Networks Inc® provides software and services that enable organizations to extend critical business processes, projects, and meetings across time, space, and organizational boundaries. For more information on Groove Networks, visit http://www.groove.net.

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