Artisoft announces utility pack for LANtastic(R) networks; Offers remote control, network backup, management and modem-sharing capabilities.TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 1995--Artisoft Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ASFT ASFT Airport Surface Friction Tester ) Monday announced a new utility package for LANtastic network operating system An operating system that is designed for network use. Normally, it is a complete operating system with file, task and job management; however, with some earlier products, it was a separate component that ran under the OS; for example, LAN Server required OS/2, and LANtastic required DOS. users. The LANtastic Utility Pack includes four productivity-enhancing products: Artisoft's LANtastic Management Services(TM) Basic software for minicartridge drives and ArtiCom(R) modem-sharing software as well as the Windows(TM) version of Microcom's award-winning Carbon Copy(TM) remote communications (1) Communicating via long distances. (2) See remote control software. software. List pricing for this bundle is $349. Shipping is scheduled to begin immediately. "This is the first comprehensive utility pack of its kind offered by Artisoft. It offers small and growing businesses an excellent value by increasing network productivity, security and functionality," commented Artisoft Vice President of Sales and Support Joel A. Davis. "It is ideal for both new and existing LANtastic customers, so they can detect network problems before they arise, protect their valuable data, easily share modems and remotely connect to the office network. Customers can then turn to Artisoft for award-winning, one-stop technical support." LANtastic Utility Pack Components The LANtastic Utility Pack is compatible with LANtastic v5.0 and v6.0 networks and consists of four utility products from Artisoft and Microcom Inc.: -- The Carbon Copy software is Microcom's remote control program for Windows-based applications. From a remote location, users can access the office network to review documents, update spreadsheets, edit reports and transfer files between the remote PC and the local PC. The Carbon Copy software contains a new terminal emulator See terminal emulation. (communications) terminal emulator - A program that allows a computer to act like a (particular brand of) terminal, e.g. a vt-100. The computer thus appears as a terminal to the host computer and accepts the same escape sequences for functions such so users can communicate with services such as CompuServe(R). It also includes a software communications gateway enabling users to dial into a common PC and allowing LAN-based PC users to dial out. The software supports most popular modems and uses comprehensive security features that include password protection, automatic callback In telecommunication, an automatic callback is a computer telephony calling feature that permits a user, when encountering a busy condition or other condition where the called individual is unavailable, to instruct the system to retain the called number and to establish the call , screen and keyboard disabling dis·a·ble tr.v. dis·a·bled, dis·a·bling, dis·a·bles 1. To deprive of capability or effectiveness, especially to impair the physical abilities of. 2. Law To render legally disqualified. and event logging. "The Carbon Copy software is especially effective for value-added resellers and network administrators to use for remote troubleshooting," continued Davis. "Resellers and network managers can detect and correct software problems that they would normally address from the main network site. They can also effectively support users in branch offices." Microcom's Carbon Copy software in the LANtastic Utility Pack is licensed for use only in conjunction with the LANtastic network operating system. For a limited time, the LANtastic Utility Pack will include a coupon for the purchase of the MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. version of the Carbon Copy software. -- Artisoft's LANtastic Management Services Basic network software offers easy-to-use management features that support growing LANtastic networks. Administrators have a real-time monitoring feature that displays, at any given time, performance information about the entire network including the level of network traffic. A node discovery feature provides detailed information about each individual workstation and server on the network. Preset preset Cardiac pacing A parameter of a pacemaker that is programmed permanently when manufactured alarms automatically notify administrators of specific operating problems, such as a workstation or server going off-line. Administrators can view the entire network or focus in on one particular node using the intuitive graphical interface See GUI. with extensive zoom capabilities. -- Artisoft's ArtiSave Backup software See backup program. (tool, software) backup software - Software for doing a backup, often included as part of the operating system. Backup software should provide ways to specify what files get backed up and to where. for minicartridge tape drives offers a comprehensive backup and recovery system for LANtastic networks. Compatible with the Colorado Memory Systems(R) Jumbo 250 tape drive and the Mountain(R) Network Solutions TD-250 and SideCar 1. sidecar - Synonym slap on the side. Especially used of add-ons for the late and unlamented IBM PCjr. 2. sidecar - The IBM PC compatibility box that could be bolted onto the side of an Amiga. (TM) tape drives, the ArtiSave software provides a backup solution to any server across the network. Users can save valuable administration time with the ArtiSave software's powerful Librarian data management feature. In the event of data loss, the combination of the ArtiSave software and the Mountain SideCar parallel port tape drive provides a unique, one-step disaster recovery capability. An administrator has the ability to take the portable SideCar drive to the disabled PC and invoke the Rescue command to quickly and completely restore the data. -- Artisoft's ArtiCom modem-sharing software allows users to cost-effectively share modems, faxes and other communication devices from any network PC. Users can share up to 32 modems or any bi-directional device connected to a serial port on Artisoft's LANtastic network or a third-party NetBIOS network. A built-in terminal emulation Using software in a desktop machine to make it perform like a hardware terminal. The emulated terminal is typically in the VT100-500 family, designed originally by Digital Equipment. program allows users to access host mainframes, BBSs, and other systems available by modem without the need to purchase additional communication software. Users can also benefit from an automatic dialing directory that allows them to create a list of commonly dialed phone numbers. Security features include password protection and access time limitations to help ensure the privacy of users' files. Support for INT14 protocols allows compatibility with third-party software. LANtastic Utility Pack Upgrades For a limited time, users of the LANtastic Utility Pack will receive special rebate coupons to upgrade at a discount to the LANtastic Management services Advanced software and the ArtiSave Backup software for SCSI-2 tape drives. The advanced version of the LANtastic Management Services software offers users the same capabilities as the Basic version as well as hardware/software inventory capabilities, customization features and more. The ArtiSave Backup software for SCSI-2 drives offers users the same data protection and backup features as the software for minicartridge drives and is also compatible with such digital audio tape See DAT. (storage, music) Digital Audio Tape - (DAT) A format for storing music on magnetic tape, developed in the mid-1980s by Sony and Philips. As digital music was popularized by compact discs, the need for a digital recording format for the consumer existed. (DAT (1) (Dynamic Address Translator) A hardware circuit that converts a virtual memory address into a real address. See also DAT file. (2) (Digital Audio Tape) A magnetic tape technology used for backing up data. ) drives as the Archive/Conner 4mm the Hewlett-Packard(R) 4mm. Artisoft is one of the world's leading suppliers of easy, affordable and safe networking solutions to small and growing businesses. The company offers the award-winning LANtastic network operating system as well as network management, backup and multiplatform connectivity systems. Artisoft maintains 10 international offices and distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales 800/233-5564. Corporate 602/670-7100. Fax 602/670-7101 CONTACT: Artisoft Inc., Tucson Joe Stunkard, 602/670-7145 602/670-7101 (fax) 532-6657 (MCI Mail (messaging) MCI Mail - The first commercial Internet electronic mail service, launched by MCI in about 1981. Vint Cerf was the chief engineer. Reading mail was free but you had to pay to send. Users discovered you could communicate for free by sharing an account. ) |
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