NewsWire - News, Sales, Discounts!
Another way to stay in touch with the Logos Bible Software family is through email. When you register your product during the installation process, you have the option to sign up for Logos NewsWire, an email newsletter service that keeps you up-to-date with the newest product information, sales, and specials for your Logos Bible Software.
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There are a few different types of NewsWire emails to keep your eyes open for:
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Pre-Pub, Community Pricing, and New Product Announcements
These NewsWire announcements are designed to let users know when new titles are being added to the Logos Bible Software library and are available for purchase. These often feature dramatic price reductions on the new titles for a limited time, so watch your inbox for these announcements.
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Specials
Frequently, Logos Bible Software features special deals on existing products. These sales are often advertised through a special NewsWire announcement. Remember to act fast when you see a great sale on a product you’ve been eyeing.
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Last Chance
When a Pre-Pub product has been completed by our development department and is ready for shipment, users are given a “Last Chance” to lock in the discounted Pre-Pub price before it becomes a regular product. Once the “Last Chance” NewsWire is sent, you only have a few days to lock in that low price, so don’t delay!
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Now Shipping
Finally, to alert users that new products are available or Pre-Pubs and Community Pricing titles are now available for immediate shipment, we send out the “Now Shipping” NewsWire. If you purchased a product from the Pre-Pub or Community Pricing program, this alerts you that your purchase will be charged to your credit card soon and your product is out the door. Watch for the “Now Shipping” NewsWire to keep up with your purchases and to find out the newest featured products for your Logos Bible Software.
One of the easiest ways to stay current with the newest developments in Bible software is to check out the Logos Bible Software blog (or web-log). Here, many of Logos’ finest information technicians and public relations gurus share with Logos users some of the new and exciting things that are developing in the world of Bible software.
This blog is a way for users to see inside the production room at Logos and get a sneak peak at the new ways we hope to allow them to study the Bible. Topics at blog.logos.com range from how electronic books are designed and built, to the theory and development of language tools, to the fun side of Logos (coffee machine specifications, Christmas decorations, and chili cook-offs).
Visit the blog at http://blog.logos.com/
Tip: Many blogs can be syndicated through a technology called RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and read through a number of “feed-reader” applications or at your favorite homepage. Visit the Logos & RSS page for more information.
One of the great things about being a part of a family of thousands of fellow Bible students and scholars as that you have a community of people to talk with about ways to better understand your studies.
Logos Bible Software features a selection of Newsgroups where our members discuss everything from the newest product additions, to suggestions of new titles to add to the electronic library, to helping each other utilize original language tools, and much more. These groups tend to function as focus groups on particular topics and issues facing the Logos family.
The easiest way for you, the new member of the family, to engage in the community of Logos users is to join a newsgroup. Currently, we have 13 official newsgroups, which include:
- automation - Scripts, custom toolbars, and macros
- beta - The newest beta version of Titus (Libronix Digital Library System)
- espanol - For Spanish-speaking users of Logos
- files - User-created files (e.g., Timelines, Libronix Personal Books) are discussed and shared.
- general - Topics that don't fit anywhere else
- greek - The study of Greek texts using Libronix
- hebrew - The study of Hebrew texts using Libronix
- macintosh - Logos Bible Software for the Mac
- pbb - Building personal books using the Libronix Personal Book Builder
- searching - Basic and advanced searches using Libronix
- setup - Installation and setup issues
- suggestions - Suggestions for new features or titles
- virtualpc - Running Libronix on a Macintosh, using Microsoft Virtual PC (formerly Connectix)
To subscribe to a Logos Newsgroup, visit news://news.logos.com/. Newsgroups can be accessed through a variety of reader programs, including Outlook Express and Mozilla Thunderbird. Subscribing to a Logos Bible Software Newsgroup is one of the easiest ways to get involved and learn more about what’s going on with Logos and the rest of the family, users like you.
RSS (Really-Simple Syndication) feeds
Utilizing the newest technology to share information with you, the Logos Bible Software user, is one of our priorities. RSS feeds allow you to subscribe to syndicated content that we post on http://www.logos.com/ and allow you to stay up to date with what’s going on.
Every time a new Press Release or Pre-Pub is added to http://www.logos.com/, the RSS feed picks up the new page and sends it out to all subscribers. Then you can either view the page in your feed reading program, or quickly navigate to the newest material at http://www.logos.com/. It's “Real-Simple.”
Many email programs offer RSS services that will pull content into your Inbox, much like when you receive email. You can sign up for a variety of syndication feeds from Logos. Just look for the 
icon in the site.
You can quickly sign up for the following RSS feeds by adding the following URLs to your favorite feed reader. (Additional details on RSS services can be found at Logos & RSS.)
Logos News and Alerts
Finally, the latest news and alerts about what’s new from Logos Bible Software are available where they should be: at home in your Logos Bible Software.
When you log into your Logos Bible Software, there are a couple of easy ways to find out the newest headlines and alerts for new products available from Logos. First, the Latest News section of your Logos Bible Software homepage displays the most recent news headlines and alerts.
Second, also in the Logos Bible Software homepage, there is a news section which includes news of new products, Camp Logos dates, and other noteworthy headlines.
This section is updated frequently and contains news for a few months, allowing you to keep track of upcoming events, while not missing a headline from a couple weeks back. It allows you to remain connected to all the events and products available as a part of your Logos Bible Software family!
While you work in your Logos Bible Software, you may see these Pop-up tips appear from time to time. As a part of your software, these Alerts are designed to let you know about important announcements that pertain to your product. One thing they announce are new Pre-Pubs or Community Pricing titles. Just another great way to keep in touch with what’s going on.