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{L A N T A S T I C / A I
{A D A P T E R
{I N D E P E N D E N T
{LANtastic Network Operating System for third-party adapters
LANtastic/AI is an adapter independent version of the LANtastic
Network Operating System that enables you to run Artisoft's
award winning peer-to-peer network on third party adapters. 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 2 PCs or 30
or 300, this is a product that will grow as you grow. 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 the same data base. Inventory
management will be streamlined because everyone you authorize on
the network can access inventory records and track production.
More and more business people are finding out that for
affordability, reliability and efficiency, Artisoft's LANtastic
system is the networking solution. The winner of PC Magazine
Editors Choice Award 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.
"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. The LANtastic
program is the most RAM efficient network operation system you'll
find, taking as little as 12K per workstation and 40K per
server. So you can run all your programs on the PCs you already
have without the high cost of memory upgrades.
{LANtastic/AI
The LANtastic/AI software comes with LANtastic NOS documentation
and drivers for adapters from the following companies: Western
Digital, SMC, Thomas-Conrad, Tandy, Xircom, 3COM and Novell.
In addition, the LANtastic/AI program supports most other
adapters with NetBIOS compatible drivers. For a complete list
of supported adapters, call Artisoft's Technical Sales
Department. One disk, a few commands, and you're ready to go
The LANtastic system is not only easy to install, it also lets
you set up your whole network -- servers, workstations, and user accounts, when you install the system software, so you can be
up and running in minutes.
The LANcache feature 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.
{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 system'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 the following
privileges: read, write, modify, create, delete and rename files,
make, delete and lookup directories, execute programs and change
file attributes. Electronic mail with Chat and pop-up message
notification. One easy menu lets you use the LANtastic program'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 for reading at a later time. And the LANPUP
feature alerts you immediately whenever you receive a new
message.
{Adds voice to your PC communications
Because the LANtastic program has sound capabilities built into
the network, you can send voice messages across your LANtastic
network if you install the optional Artisoft Sounding Board
adapters. Simply pick up the telephone style handset provided
with each Sounding Board adapter, bring up a handy on-screen
menu, and talk. You can use the Voice Chat feature to carry on a
conversation, or your voice message can be saved in digital
format for playback later -- just like regular e-mail.
[{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
set up as a workstation or 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 workstation
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 - opens 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
real, standard and enhanced modes
[{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 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