Technotools/Technotools (Chestnut CD-ROM)(1993).ISO/lantools/lantast/!nos40.txt

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          {L A N T A S T I C


          {Network Operating System



          {The international award winner in peer-to-peer connectivity


          {LANtastic Network Operating System

          More and more business people are making the same connection-that
          for  affordability,  reliability  and     efficiency,  Artisoft's
          LANtastic  operating  system  is the  networking  solution.  A PC
          Magazine  Editors' Choice   Award  winner  for three  consecutive
          years,  the LANtastic Network  Operating System was  also awarded
          the  1991  LAN Times  Reader's  Choice  for  peer-to-peer network
          operating systems.

          The LANtastic system was designed to make the productive power of
          a full-featured LAN accessible to  anyone who wants to streamline
          their  computer operations. Whether you're  connecting two PCs or
          30 or  300, you are buying  a product that will grow as you grow,
          with a  commitment to innovation  that anticipates  the  needs of
          business people like yourself.

          "LANtastic  is easy  to use  and administer,  and inexpensive  in
          price and RAM. It also gives  dynamite  performance. In fact,  it
          can handle  100 users using  typical DOS-based applications  on a
          single   server.  Its     optional   voice  feature   and Windows
          capabilities can  add extra  dimensions to  the network, and  the
          security   features  are very  well implemented.  LANtastic is  a
          must see  if you're  considering a  peer-to-peer network."   --PC
          Magazine, June 25, 1991.

          {The Tiny RAM network

          Many networks gobble huge amounts of your PC's RAM, which usually
          means you  have to add more  memory.  The LANtastic system is the
          most RAM efficient network  operating system you'll  find, taking
          as  little  as 12K per  workstation and  40K per server,  leaving
          plenty of room for even the most RAM hungry  applications.

          The LANtastic system  saves money, too, providing  everything you
          need to  get your  network up  and   running affordably. You  can
          share  all  those expensive  peripherals, not  buy more  of them.
          Because   LANtastic  software's  peer-to-peer  structure  enables
          every computer to act as a file server or workstation,  you don't
          have to spend thousands on a dedicated server machine.

          "Reviewing   LANtastic's past  history makes it  no surprise that
          Version 4.0 is better than  ever. With its  improved disk caching
          abilities and the  upcoming Windows version, LANtastic  is faster          and easier  to use  than its successful predecessors, a winner in
          its own right." --PC Magazine, June 25, 1991.

          {LANcache  boosts network speed

          "LANcache,  LANtastic's  disk caching  program,  is  one  of  the
          fastest  caches we  tested. Version  4.0 of   LANtastic  has been
          improved  to  cache  with  expanded,  extended,  or  conventional
          memory."  -- PC Magazine, June 25, 1991.

          The LANtastic system's  disk caching program  processes data much
          faster  than other  networks because  it   caches both  reads and
          writes,  reducing physical  access  to  the  disk.  The  LANcache
          program will detect and   release its memory to Microsoft Windows
          3.0 or,  when specified,  release part of  its memory  to Windows
          and continue caching the rest.

          {Unloadable from memory

          The LANtastic system  is so flexible you  can start up or  remove
          the network from memory with a few simple  commands.

          {One disk, a few commands, and you're ready to go

          LANtastic software lets  you set up your  whole network--servers,
          workstations, and  user accounts, when   you  install the  system
          software. You can be up and running in minutes.

          {Multiple levels of security

          "Security  in a  LANtastic  network is  tight as  a  drum if  you
          choose."   --  PC  Magazine,  June  25,  1991.  You  can  prevent
          unauthorized entry  into a  system with  the LANtastic  network's
          Username with Password   feature and limit  any user's access  to
          certain hours, days  of the week, etc. You  can even individually
          assign   users  any  or  all of  these  privileges: read,  write,
          modify, create, delete and rename files, make, delete and  lookup
          directories, execute programs and change file attributes.

          {E-mail with Chat and pop-up message notification.

          One easy menu lets you use the LANtastic system's Chat feature to
          send text messages  back and forth   between two  computers  just
          like a conversation. Another menu lets you send and save messages
          to  read   later.  The  LANPUP   feature  alerts you  immediately
          whenever you receive a new message.

          {Add voice to your PC communications.

          The  LANtastic network  has  sound capabilities  built in.   Send
          voice  messages across  the  LANtastic  network    with  optional
          Artisoft Sounding Board  adapters. It's as easy as picking up the
          telephone style  handset    provided  with  each  Sounding  Board
          adapter, bringing up a handy on screen menu, and talking. Use the
          Voice Chat feature to carry on a conversation, or save your voice
          message in  digital format for  playback  later, like  regular e-          mail.

          {UPS support safeguards your network

          If  an  Uninterruptible  Power Supply  connected  to  your server
          signals that a shutdown is imminent, the  LANtastic program warns
          network users,  gives them time  to log off, then  closes network
          files so no one  loses any work.

          {Remote control or shut down any server

          The NET RUN  command gives you the  power to assign tasks  to any
          available  server  on  the  network,  so    the  fastest  machine
          available  can  handle  your time-consuming  data  sort.  You can
          remotely shut  down  a   server or  schedule its  shutdown for  a
          specific time. Users will be warned before shutdown.

          {ALONE sets up a dedicated server

          ALONE allows you  to dedicate a  PC to  service the network  with
          unsurpassed performance.  You can  run   this stand alone  server
          program  on demand  with a  single  command, and  escape just  as
          easily. By side-stepping DOS, ALONE allows true multitasking on a
          network  server,  so  it  can perform  more  simultaneous    user
          requests without reducing performance.

          {Despools to multiple printers simultaneously

          Unlike many  other LANs  which only despool  to one printer  at a
          time, the  LANtastic program automatically   despools  to two  or
          more printers simultaneously. LANtastic  software also allows for
          creating  printer   definition  files  to  define  draft,  letter
          quality,  different fonts, banner pages, tab expansion, and other
          printer  options.

          {Audit trails track network activity

          The  LANtastic  system's  audit  feature monitors  all  access to
          subdirectories and  printers, letting  you know   who used  a PC,
          printer or other shared devices, when they used them, and for how
          long. It can even tell  you if someone tries to enter a directory
          to which they've been denied access.

          {Simple CD-ROM networking

          No LAN surpasses  LANtastic software's ability  to support CD-ROM
          drives  with Microsoft extension   software. PC  Magazine awarded
          the  LANtastic system  an  additional Editors    Choice Award  in
          February   1990  for the  network's  ability to  network CD-ROMs.
          While  other LANs  require you  to load  the CD-ROM's   extension
          software  on every  remote  computer  accessing  the  drive,  the
          LANtastic system  only  requires   loading  the software  on  the
          computer to which the CD-ROM drive is attached.   Full support of
          Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above.
          The LANtastic system  supports Microsoft Windows   real, standard
          and   enhanced   modes   on   both   non-dedicated  servers   and
          workstations.  With the  LANtastic  for Windows  program, you can
          use  Windows    pull down menus, icons and  on line help for both
          NET and NET_MGR functions.    "Artisoft continues to  take a good
          thing and make it better."         -- PC Magazine, June 25, 1991.

          The LANtastic  system makes  networking easy. You'll  be  able to
          edit and  proofread your  co-worker's  documents without  leaving
          your  desk. Balancing  your  books will  be  easier because  your
          entire   accounting department  can share  a database.  Inventory
          management is streamlined because everyone you  authorize  on the
          network can reach inventory records and track production.

          Visit an Artisoft dealer or call us  directly to put the power of
          the LANtastic system to work for you.

          {Make  the  network  a  Windows  application  with  LANtastic  for
          Windows utility

          The LANtastic for  Windows network utility  lets you harness  the
          power of  Artisoft's award-winning,  DOS-based LANtastic  Network
          Operating System from  within Microsoft Windows   simple, elegant
          framework of  pull-down menus, icons and on-line help.

          When  used  in  conjunction  with  the  LANtastic  NOS  4.0,  the
          LANtastic  for Windows  network  utility  runs  as a    Microsoft
          Windows application in standard or enhanced modes. So you can use
          all of the LANtastic  network features without exiting Windows.

          Open multiple windows to handle several different tasks,  monitor
          printer queues and  chat with multiple   users,  all at  the same
          time.  Pull  down  menus  create  and  maintain shared  resources
          like drives,  printers   and other  peripherals. Click,  drag and
          drop  network  resource  icons  to assign  them.  Then,  save the
          configuration you've  created and run  the LANtastic for  Windows
          utility   in  the  background  while  running    another  Windows
          application.

          If  you  use  Windows  applications  that  support  Dynamic  Data
          Exchange (DDE), you can exchange   messages and transfer data via
          the LANtastic system's e-mail capability.

          [{Features}]
          o    Smallest RAM overhead of any LAN
          o    Cost-cutting peer-to-peer resource sharing
          o    No  dedicated server  required  because any  node  can be  a
               workstation or a workstation/server
          o    LANcache software boosts network speed
          o    Unloadable from memory
          o    Easy installation with option flexibility
          o    Multiple levels of security
          o    Electronic mail  with Chat  and pop-up  message notification
          o    Sound  capabilities for optional  Voice Mail and  Voice Chat
          o    Built-in UPS support to safeguard your network          o    Remote server processing and shutdown
          o    Remote booting for diskless workstations
          o    The ALONE program sets up a dedicated server
          o    Wildcard user names for groups of users
          o    Despools to multiple printers simultaneously
          o    Audit trails track network activity
          o    Overcomes DOS limitations, opening up to 5100
               files per server
          o    Supports DOS 3.1 file and record locking
          o    Runs other NetBIOS-compatible applications
          o    Simple built-in CD-ROM networking support
          o    Full support of Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above in
               standard, real and enhanced modes

          The LANtastic system is available in the following forms:
          o    LANtastic  Starter  Kits  with  everything  you   need;  two
               adapters (either 2Mbps or Ethernet), software  and  cables
               for a two-PC network
          o    LANtastic  software kits which include software licensed for
               300 users plus additional cable
          o    LANtastic Z,  a  two-PC serial/parallel/modem version that
               requires no adapters
          o    LANtastic/AI, a version  that runs on a multitude  of third party
               adapters

          [{Specifications}]

          PC requirements:
          o    IBM  PC  and compatible  computers  using NetBIOS compatible
               network adapters

          Network  Operating System  RAM  overhead (not  including  NetBIOS
          drivers):
          o    Server: Less than 40K
          o    Workstation: Less than 12K
          o    Expanded or extended memory not required

          DOS:
          o    MS-DOS 3.1 and above (3.2 is not recommended)

          Maximum users per server:
          o    300

          Optional Artisoft Products (sold separately)
          o    Sounding Board adapters add Voice-Mail and Voice-Chat
          o    Central Station connectivity platform allows easy-on,  easy-
               off connections for portables and  peripherals
          o    LANtastic for Windows software  provides a Windows graphical
               interface for network utilities
          o    LANtastic  for NetWare  system  adds  valuable  peer-to-peer
               networking  features  to  a  Novell NetWare network
          o    ArtiCom software provides network modem sharing and terminal
               emulation
          o    The  Network  Eye  program lets  you  control  and manage an
               entire network from one PC

          Artisoft Customer Care
          o    Free,  unlimited technical support  to registered  end users
               and dealers
          o    A 30-day money-back compatibility guarantee on all Artisoft
               software