Dantz Announces Retrospect Backup Version 5.6; New Version Adds Full Support for Windows XP.Business Editors ORINDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 17, 2001 Dantz Development Corporation today announced the immediate availability of Retrospect(R) Backup version 5.6, the latest upgrade to the company's award-winning 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. . Available as a free upgrade for owners of version 5.5, Retrospect Backup version 5.6 fully supports Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Professional and XP Home Edition. The new version also adds support for new storage devices. A free 30-day trial, complete with bootable CD See bootable disk. disaster recovery capability, is available from www.dantz.com. Performing a complete backup before making any changes to a computing computing - computer environment can save time and heartache when new applications or tools do not perform as expected. Craig Isaacs, Dantz's vice president of sales, says it's important to be prepared for the unexpected. "Microsoft has done a fabulous job testing Windows XP," said Isaacs, "but the complex interactions between operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and applications make it unrealistic for them to test every possible configuration. Thanks to Retrospect Backup, upgrading one's operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. doesn't need to mark a point of no return." Windows XP, which will be available for retail purchase on October 25, is expected to be a hit with businesses. "We're beginning our Windows XP Professional evaluation process," said Michael Maynard, director of information systems, southwest region, for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market. "Retrospect Backup is on our short list of can't-live-without utilities, so it's good to know that Dantz already has us covered." Retrospect Backup's free evaluation period Evaluation period The time interval over which funds assess a money manager's performance. enables users to back up their systems prior to installing Windows XP. If necessary, Retrospect can easily restore the computer to its previously backed-up state. Registered owners Registered Owner An individual or organization to whom certificates are directly issued and who, as a result, is recorded on the corporation's securityholder records (as maintained by the transfer agent). of Retrospect Backup 5.5 in English may download their free upgrade to version 5.6 from the Dantz Web site, www.dantz.com. Localized language editions of Retrospect 5.6 will be available in the coming weeks. Discounted upgrade pricing is also available to owners of previous versions on the Dantz Web site. About Retrospect Backup Retrospect Backup employs progressive backups, known as IncrementalPLUS(TM), a new-and-changed-files method of backup that provides increased efficiency and precise restores. Other innovations include a patented automation technology that assigns backup priority to systems on the fly, protecting notebooks automatically whenever they connect to the network. Prices range from $79 for the personal Express edition to $799 for the Server edition with 100 clients. Add-on clients are available at an additional cost. For more information on Retrospect Backup, visit www.betterbackup.com. About Dantz Dantz Development, a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , has been innovating storage-related software technologies for more than 15 years. Dantz's patented technologies provide small and medium businesses affordable backup software with proven reliability unavailable in other backup products. Dantz products are distributed and supported worldwide. Dantz's headquarters are located at 4 Orinda Way, Building C, Orinda, CA 94563. For additional information, call +1 925/253-3000 or visit the Dantz Web site, www.dantz.com. Retrospect is a registered trademark and IncrementalPLUS is a trademark of Dantz Development Corporation. All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. |
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