News from Acorn Computers 
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A World of Opportunities at Acorn World '94               

- Acorn World '94, Wembley Exhibition Centre (Hall 1), October 28-30th 94 - 

'A World of Opportunities' is the theme of Acorn World '94, which takes 
place at Wembley Exhibition Centre from October 28-30th.  The show has 
already attracted support from many leading companies and is set to be the 
largest ever showcase for Acorn products and services worldwide. The show 
will include a series of themed feature areas, providing a glimpse of 
technological innovation in the interactive media, publishing, education and 
home business sectors.  These areas will demonstrate the innovative synergy 
Acorn can provide between the home, the classroom and the office. 

An exciting themed 'games arcade' will show off the latest in computer game 
technology, confirming Acorn's traditional strength in the home user market. 
Children will also be able to venture into the Superchoice Laser Labyrinth 
at the same time as having their pulses monitored by Acorn equipment in a 
massive health experiment.  Treasure hunts, laser light shows, face painters 
and jugglers are only some of the other activities available for children 
visiting during the half-term period. 

Commenting on Acorn World, Sales and Marketing Director at Acorn Computers, 
Mike O'Riordan said:  "Acorn World '94 will be the premier forum in which to 
showcase the best of British innovation.  All visitors, from enthusiasts 
keen to experience 'the cutting edge', to families on a half-term outing, 
will find Acorn World '94 an exciting, unforgettable and above all fun 
experience." 

Founded in 1978, with 1993 revenues of 54.3m, Acorn Computers is the premier 
supplier of IT solutions to UK education and has been the leading provider 
of 32-bit RISC based personal computers since 1987.  Acorn works closely 
with a strong community of industry partners, users and software developers 
to provide innovative technology solutions for the education, consumer, 
publishing and international markets. 

The Acorn Computer Group is a holding company for Acorn Computers Limited, 
Acorn Australia, Acorn New Zealand, Acorn GmbH and Online Media.  Acorn 
Computer Group owns 43% of ARM Ltd.  Online Media, a division of the Acorn 
Computer Group, was launched in 1994 with the mission to design world 
class, interactive multimedia products. 

For further information, please contact: 

James Tutt, Text 100, Tel: 081 242 4173 
or 
Beverley Adams, Acorn Computers, Tel: 0223 65330 

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