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NovaStor first to ship Microsoft compliant QIC support for Windows 95.


SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1995--NovaStor Corp., a leading developer of backup data management software, released the first full QIC QIC - Quarter Inch Cartridge (backup tape format)
QIC - Quality Information Center (American Society for Quality)
QIC - Quality Information Checklist
QIC - Quality Information Using Cycle Time
QIC - Quality Inspection Control
QIC - Quarter Inch Committee
QIC - Quick Implementation Capability
 support for Windows 95 The first 32-bit Windows operating system and a major upgrade to Windows 3.1. Introduced in August 1995, Windows 95 added a completely redesigned user interface that incorporated a Start menu and Taskbar; however, the Windows 3.1 user interface (Program Manager and File Manager) was also included as an option.

Windows 95 improved networking and added support for long file names and Plug and Play, the latter a welcome relief for users.
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NovaStor's NovaBack for Windows 95 is Microsoft logo compliant, supports all QIC-80, QIC-3010, QIC-3020, Parallel Port, Travan TR-1, TR-2 and TR-3 drives, and is available now. NovaStor's support for Windows 95 QIC enhances a backup suite of complete solutions for Windows 95, Windows 3.x, DOS, OS/2, Macintosh and Novell.

NovaStor continues to lead in product compatibility by supporting virtually all internal and parallel QIC drives, including these industry leaders: -0-
          HP/Colorado         Iomega              AIWA
          Exabyte             Rexon               ComByte
          Conner              Pertec              TEAC
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Features

-- NovaBoot Disk Disaster Recovery Utility -- NovaBoot creates a boot disk(s) and a backup tape See tape backup.(s) allowing users to recover quickly and reliably from a hard disk failure See head crash, data error and General failure reading drive x. without having to install the entire operating system.

-- New GUI interface added for easier use.

-- Complete Backup -- NovaBack will back up all Windows 95 specific features, including Windows 95 Registry Data and long file names File names that exceed the common eight plus three (8.3) character limitation used in DOS and Windows 3.1. Unix, Mac and Windows starting with Windows 95 support long file names.

For compatibility with the 8.3 DOS format, Windows automatically converts long file and folder names into short names and maintains both forms. It creates pseudo short names with a suffix made up of the tilde character (~) and a numeric digit.
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-- Easy Corporate Roll Outs -- Replicate NovaBack for Windows 95 with NovaBoot and install the exact configurations on every PC.

-- Database -- NovaBack now tracks all files for the user, using a new database feature that gives easier grandfather, father, son tape rotation.

-- Scheduler Support -- Allows users to schedule unattended backups.

-- Instant Compatibility -- With NovaBack for Windows 95 new tape setup utility, users can configure and add any new tape drives on the fly by simply adding the unique data to a tape drive support table, ensuring NovaBack for Windows 95 will support all future tape drive products.

-- Supports full, incremental or differential backups See backup types..

-- NovaBack for Windows 95 QIC includes compression and password protection.

Pricing and Availability

NovaBack for Windows 95 pricing is set at $99 U.S. suggested retail, and is available for immediate shipment. Foreign language versions also available. Free demonstration software may be downloaded from the company's Web page or BBS.

Company Information

Founded in 1987, NovaStor has headquarters at 80-B West Cochran St., Simi Valley, Calif. 93065, with additional facilities in Flagstaff, Ariz., and San Diego. NovaStor's products are available through a network of national and international distributors and OEMs.

For further information, contact NovaStor Corp., phone 805/579-6700, fax 805/579-6710, BBS 805/579-6720, e-mail sales@novastor.com, World Wide Web at http://www.novastor.com or FTP at ftp.novastor.com.

CONTACT: NovaStor Corp., Simi Valley

Beverly McCarthy, 805/579-6700
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