DMV
DATEN & MEDIEN

PUBLISHER PROFILE

NAME:DMV Daten- und Medien-Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
ORIGIN:Eschwege, Germany
FOUNDED:1984 (by Christian Widuch)
STATUS:Legacy (Acquired by WEKA in 1992)
SPECIALTY:Technical Computing / Special Editions
TITLES:CPC International, Sonderheft Joyce, DOS International
BRIEF COMMENTARY: DMV was the benchmark publisher for the Amstrad PCW (marketed as Joyce in Germany). Their "Sonderheft Joyce" series was renowned for its exceptional technical depth, offering professional programming and management tools that elevated the machine's status within the German business market.
A> HISTORICAL REVIEW

DMV Daten- und Medien was the cornerstone of the Schneider/Amstrad scene in Germany. Founded in Eschwege, the publisher successfully identified the need for specialized technical material for users who viewed the PCW as more than just an electronic typewriter.

The Sonderheft Joyce (Joyce Special Issues) series consisted of 4 releases that functioned as advanced technical manuals. Their primary innovation was the integration with the Databox service, which allowed readers to purchase the published software on physical media (3" discs), thus avoiding transcription errors and fostering a robust library of professional software based on the CP/M system.

A> THE SONDERHEFT JOYCE SERIES
Sonderheft Joyce Nr. 1 (1987) Programming focus: Z80 Assembler, XBIOS utilities, and mathematical routines. Sonderheft Joyce Nr. 2 System expansion: Hardware diagnostic tools and file management. Sonderheft Joyce Nr. 3 Practical applications: RAM Monitor, basic DTP, and printer control. Sonderheft Joyce Nr. 4 Specialization: Database management programs and WordStar expansions.