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IBM Releases PC DOS 7 With Integrated Stacker 4.0 Compression
February 27, 1995
Continuing IBM Support for DOS Users
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 27, 1995 . . . IBM today announced PC DOS
7, the most advanced DOS available, offering more memory and more
disk space than any previous version.
PC DOS 7 includes integrated data compression from Stac
Electronics, the leading provider of PC compression software; an
extensive on-line help system; and exclusive features designed for
mobile users, such as file synchronization, docking capabilities
and the latest support from Phoenix Technologies for PCMCIA cards.
PC DOS 7 is IBM's 14th release of industry-standard DOS and
was designed to add value and power to existing DOS and
DOS/Windows environments.
"We recognize that the world is shifting to 32-bit operating
systems. The success of OS/2 Warp has proven that," said Karl
LaWall, PC DOS worldwide brand manager, IBM Personal Software
Products. "But the millions of DOS installations around the world
won't disappear or convert overnight, and IBM is in a position to
support and enrich this environment. PC DOS 7 is the best upgrade
choice for MS-DOS users who want to enhance their DOS and
DOS/Windows environments without taking the step to a 32-bit
operating system."
The product also provides a powerful new platform for
developers of DOS and Windows-based business applications and
games, and for software companies who still depend upon sales of
their existing DOS-based applications.
"WordPerfect for DOS, both versions 5.1+ and 6.0, are still
selling quite well," said Mark Calkins, vice president and general
manager of WordPerfect, a member of the Novell Applications Group.
"This tells us that the DOS market is still a viable and
profitable option. IBM's PC DOS 7 will extend that by offering
increased function and benefits to both DOS and DOS/Windows
users."
More Free Memory and Space
--------------------------
PC DOS 7 provides users with as much as 40KB more
conventional memory than DOS version 6.x. This means there's more
memory available for Windows, games and memory-hungry
applications.
IBM also has integrated Stacker 4.0 for DOS and Windows into
PC DOS 7, giving users the highest compression ratio and most
disk space possible on DOS and Windows. Stac Electronics also
provides Stacker 4.0 for OS/2, providing users with an
industry-standard compression strategy across all PC operating
systems. Stacker 4.0 provides more available disk space than
other technologies, and users can easily upgrade to PC DOS 7 from
MS-DOS DoubleSpace and DriveSpace, IBM SuperStor/DS and earlier
Stacker versions without decompressing existing files.
Stacker 4.0 provides additional portability across systems
with the "Stacker Anywhere" feature, which enables the use of
diskettes containing compressed data on systems without
compression software.
"IBM's decision to integrate Stac's complete DOS and Windows
version of Stacker 4.0 in PC DOS 7 will be a boon to all DOS and
Windows users," said Gary Clow, president, Stac Electronics. "The
installed base of PCs running DOS and DOS/Windows is very large,
and IBM has not forgotten these users. Stac expects to see strong
demand from the release of PC DOS 7."
Tailor-made for the Mobile Market
---------------------------------
PC DOS 7 has been improved for mobile computing with
exclusive features such as the File Update utility, built-in
PCMCIA software and docking support. The only DOS with built-in
PCMCIA support, PC DOS 7 includes the latest PCMCIA and socket
service support from Phoenix Technologies and makes PC card setup
and configuration easy with new DOS and Windows utilities.
File Update allows mobile users to keep their work files
current by comparing files on different computers and keeping them
synchronized. Mobile users with Plug and Play-enabled hardware can
benefit from docking support, which may eliminate the need to
reboot when a notebook is docked.
Upgrading, Pricing and Availability
-----------------------------------
PC DOS 7 upgrades any DOS version 3.3 and higher and is
supported on all IBM and IBM-compatible PCs. Customers should be
able to upgrade for less than $--. The product is now available
in the United States and other countries that sell Single Byte
Character Set (SBCS) versions. Double Byte Character Set (DBCS)
versions will be available within the first half of 1995.
IBM's Personal Software Products division, with headquarters
in Austin, Texas, is an industry leader in the development and
marketing of operating systems including PC DOS and OS/2 Warp, as
well as networking products and other advanced technologies.
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IBM US # 38
02/27/94
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New Features in PC DOS 7
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* More conventional memory, allowing users to run memory-hungry
applications while maintaining complete industry-standard
compatibility.
* Central Point's RAMBOOST memory optimizer, offering enhanced
multiple configuration support, including CONFIG.SYS
organization assistance.
* Stacker 4.0 disk compression technology from Stac Electronics,
giving users the highest compression ratio and most disk space
available.
* The new File Update utility, allowing mobile users to keep
their work files current by comparing files on different
computers and keeping them synchronized.
* Improved PCMCIA and socket service support from Phoenix
Technologies, making PC card setup and configuration easy with
new DOS and Windows utilities.
* Hot docking support, which may eliminate the need for mobile
users to reboot when a notebook is docked.
* The advanced, powerful and easy-to-use REXX programming
language, allowing users to write batch programs that are
portable to other operating systems, such as OS/2 Warp.
* Improved Editor, with pull-down menu, mouse and arithmetic
support and the ability to view and edit multiple files
simultaneously.
* A DYNALOAD command, enabling users to dynamically load device
drivers without modifying the CONFIG.SYS file and rebooting
their systems.
* PC DOS Viewer, offering on-line help and support to view
IPF-based documents.
* An enhanced setup program, enabling mouse use during
installation and letting users view or edit changes to the
CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files prior to system restart.
* IBM's version of Central Point's Backup utilities for PC DOS
and Windows, which now includes enhanced tape formatting and
additional file filtering capabilities.
* IBM AntiVirus, protecting against more than 2,100 common
computer viruses and detecting mutated viruses.
* PenDOS support by Communication Intelligence Corp., providing
extensions that allow users to replace the mouse with a pen to
launch DOS applications.