Terminal Compromise - Winn Schwartau (fiction book recommendations TXT) 📗

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 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 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-

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