Connectix Announces Availability of CopyAgent; New Application Allows Users to Automate Backups for the Macintosh.Business Editors, High-Tech Writers MACWORLD Expo NY 2000 - Booth No. 741 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 19, 2000 Connectix(R) Corporation, makers of the best-selling and award-winning Virtual PC(tm) (VPC (1) (Virtual Processor Complex) An IBM mainframe multiprocessing system that uses several computers under tight central control. (2) See Virtual PC. ) family of products, today announced the availability of Connectix CopyAgent, a software application for the Macintosh that automates and streamlines backups and copy jobs. Connectix CopyAgent can copy up to two times faster when performing a backup over a network. In addition to a multitude of personal data management capabilities, CopyAgent also includes TurboKeys, a utility that allows users to input commands using their keyboard instead of their mouse and allows user to assign key commands to automate repetitive tasks. "Until now, backing up files was an overly time-consuming and complex procedure for Macintosh users," said Michael Loftus, vice president of product marketing at Connectix, "by providing an easy to configure user interface CopyAgent allows users to automate where, when and how their files are backed up." "The Internet capabilities and incredible ease of use of the Macintosh platform make it well suited for small business," said Clent Richardson, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "CopyAgent by Connectix is a simple and efficient utility that will be welcomed by Mac users everywhere." CopyAgent Connectix CopyAgent gives users a safe and automatic way to back up data, while making it easy to manage all of their backups within a single interface. CopyAgent's easy-to-use, made for the Macintosh interface allows users to modify and keep track of backups with just a few mouse clicks. With CopyAgent, users can choose from three different copying options: - Normal backup - Copies all files from the source to the destination. - SmartReplace - Copies just the new or changed files from the source - Synchronize - Synchronizes a backup so the contents of the source folder and destination folder match. CopyAgent also includes a robust security feature that allows users to manage sensitive data with more confidence. With CopyAgent, users can erase sensitive data so that it can't be accessed using recovery software. Turbo Keys CopyAgent's TurboKeys utility enables users to access pull-down menus by typing simple key combinations on their keyboard. TurboKeys also allows users to use their keyboard to create shortcuts See Win Shortcuts. for frequently used operations, such as typing a string of text, opening a file, or launching an application. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. - Macintosh PowerPC, G3, or G4 - Mac OS 8.5 or later - 16 MB RAM - CD-ROM Drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. Price and Availability CopyAgent has an estimated street price of $39 and is available for download at www.connectix.com . Connectix Corporation Founded in 1988 and based in San Mateo, California San Mateo is a city in San Mateo County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the larger suburbs on the San Francisco Peninsula, located between Burlingame to the north, Foster City to the East, and Belmont to the south. , Connectix is a leader in low cost, high-performance compatibility software, originally entering the market with Virtual, a groundbreaking Macintosh-based product that provided virtual memory. The ever-popular RAM Doubler A software technique that compresses the contents of memory, thereby doubling (more or less) its available capacity. and Speed Doubler Refers to hardware or software that doubles the speed of its predecessor. For example, Intel's earlier Speed Doubler was the name given to the technology that allowed the clock speed to be doubled on its 486 DX2 chips. products were then launched in 1994 and 1995, respectively. In 1995, Connectix introduced the industry's first tethered Attached to a data or power source by wire or fiber. Contrast with untethered. digital camera, QuickCam, producing more than one million units before selling the hardware business to Logitech in September 1998. The company continues to develop innovative, award-winning products that allow computer users to use popular software and hardware products from a variety of different platforms. In 1999, Connectix again broke the platform barrier by launching Connectix Virtual Game Station The Virtual Game Station (VGS) was an emulator by Connectix that allows Sony PlayStation games to be played on a computer. It was first released for the Macintosh, in 1999. VGS was created by Aaron Giles. which allows consumers to run many popular Sony(R) PlayStation(R) games on their personal computers. Connectix remains focused on new technologies and products that meet the demands of an emerging multi-platform, internet-driven business environment. For more information on Virtual PC and other Connectix products, please visit their web site at http://www.connectix.com/. Apple, PowerBook, Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. , Power Mac, and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Macintosh Laboratories, Inc. licensed to Apple Computer, Inc. Sound Blaster A very popular family of sound cards from Creative Labs. In the days of DOS, Sound Blaster was the de facto interface for gaming sounds. Monaural Sound Blaster cards were introduced in 1989, and stereo cards followed in 1992 (Sound Blaster Pro). is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, and 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. are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linux Torvalds. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Connectix, the Connectix logo, and Connectix Virtual PC are trademarks of Connectix Corp. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders. |
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