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CM-04:  Connectivity (LAN) Software


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7886/2504 LAN and Networking Utils          Small Programs Disk
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AET
   Integrity Software
   $0
is an auto endspool toggle utility for Advanced Netware.

AllUsers
   Chumbley, Jeff
   $0
reads NetWare bindery and displays all object ID's and associated
identification including last login date and time.

ArcCard
   ARCnet
   $0
are Novell workstation shell drivers for Thomas-Conrad ARCnet boards.

Encompass 2.8 (ENCOMPS)
   Multiuser Microsystems
   $35-$50
is a DOS menu program that works well for multi-user systems. It has Lotus-style
menu bars with submenus and editable menu files. It is not a memory resident
program and password protection for selections is provided. Mouse support and
screen blanking are also included.

Go-Com
   $0
allows you to run a batch file from within a Novell Login Script.

LANTools 1.23 (LANTOOL)
   Sarasin, Gary S.
   $25
is a NetBIOS LAN utility that allows you to send and receive messages, do remote
monitoring of other PCs, take remote control of another PC keyboard and screen,
display adapter status of workstations, trace NetBIOS calls, and do file
transfers. It uses about 83k and runs as a TSR; requires DOS 2.0 or greater, and
NetBIOS.

LockChk
   Lerman Associates
   $10
is a Symphony add-in that indicates if someone else is using the worksheet and
has locked it.

MeatHook Network Share Utility 2.00 (MH)
   Graham, Keith P.
   $0
controls sharing options on networks.

NetBak 2.4
   D & D Software Inc.
   $40
lets you perform an unattended backup of a Novell file server without
sacrificing system security. Rather than having to leave a workstation set up
with the supervisor logged on, NetBak does not log on the supervisor until the
backup begins and then logs off.

NetComm 1.2
   Vanator, James R.
   $20
is a TSR that allow simple message sending and receipt across a NETBIOS
network.  Messages can either be sent to everyone on the network or privately.
Takes 21k of RAM.  A companion program, LogName, checks every two minutes and
keeps track of who is currently running NetComm.

PassCom (PASSCO)
   Kiley, Kevin
   $10
allows sharing of a serial device, such as a modem, among PCs. It works by
taking all characters received on COM1 or COM2 and sending them back out through
the opposite port. Works best for an internal modem; may not work for other
devices that depend on signals like CD, RTS or CTS.

Phonet
   is a phone messaging system for LAN-based users.

ShopTalk 1.0
   Software Craftsmen
   $45
is a three-person TSR chat program for any NETBIOS network. Pop it up, call
somebody else, chat with them, pop it back down. Requires 8K or 12K of RAM.

XChange Fax/Lan Toolkit 1.5 (XFAX)
   Commtech International, Inc.
   $89
is a LAN Fax driver utility. You can use it to integrate fax capability into any
of your current applications or simply to access your fax board from the DOS
command line. It lets you buy one fax board and give everyone on the network
access to it. Supports Intel, CAS, Hayes JT Fax 9600B, and other Fax boards
compatible with those.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #2504
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7886/2993 Networking #2          Small Programs Disk
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AcctData 1.05A
   Schwab, Tim
   $0
dumps Novell network accounting data to a file or printer.

ArcDiag 2.2
   Olympic Software Co.
   $45
is a diagnostic tool for ARCnet type hardware. The program exercises the
testing all of the card's internal functions, and more.

ARCShell
   $0
helps cure addressing/interrupt conflicts with the SMC ARCnet and the Novell
Advanced Netware Shell ANET2, ANET3.

Avail
   $0
lists those drive letters which are available for mapping. C and assembler
source code is included.

Balance
   Schwab, Tim
   $0
displays network account balances and credit limits. Output can be redirected
and account balances can optionally be reset to zero.

Bindarc 1.0
   Chumbley, Jeff
   $0
archives the bindery files for NetWare v2.1x or v3.x to files that can be
copied or backed up using normal procedures.

Chatter 1.0
   Fisher, Kevin
   $30
is a more convenient way to communicate with someone on the network than using
the SEND command.

ChkUser
   Protech Computer Systems, Inc.
   $0
displays disk utilization statistics for each user such as the ID, files open,
directories, and total disk space. A handy utility that is easy to use.

DateSys
   J.M. Allen Creations
   $10
allows network users to request the date and time from the network server.

Db-Test 1.0
   Scott Taylor, Scott
   $?
evaluates network performance in a variety of database access operations.

DLL
   $0
contains "C" libraries and associated header files for the following: print,
queue, Netware and IPX calls, and Netware errors.

Dumpuser 1.1 (DUMPUSR)
   Sherman, David J.
   $10
dumps out the current user file so the Novell Make User program can recreate
the file on a new server.

Electronic Mail 2000 (EM2000)
   AlarmSoft
   $30-$50
is a simple email system. Features include easy setup of mail boxes, optional
password protection for each box, file locking, message searching and printing
options. Deleted messages can be moved to a History file before completely
deleting. EM2000 can also be used by a single, non-network user to keep
messages for others.

FTB
   Alloy Computer Products, Inc.
   $0
is a 30k TSR that shows the files and devices opened by the current user. It
works with or without NTNX and shows information on non-shared drives.

Receive
   Goldner, Doug
   $15
is a 30K TSR which handles incoming messages sent via the Novell SEND command.
It prevents your machine from locking up by causing the message to pop up
continuously instead of waiting for a Ctrl-Enter.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #2993
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7886/3135 Networking #3          Small Programs Disk
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Data Shield 1.5 (DSHIELD)
   Borris Technologies
   $15
prevents unauthorized users from accessing any attached networks from your
system while you are away from your machine. All unauthorized attempts as well
as the times of the attempts are automatically displayed when the correct
password is entered.

Iprint
   Auphelle, Philippe
   $0
is a subset of NPRINT for 2.1x Netware. It was developed to correct some
bugs in Netware printing utilities.

Keepout
   Manning, John
   $0
prevents simultaneous access to a given file for those applications that
do not work with Novell Holdon Supervisor, such as Lotus 1-2-3, Rel. 2.

Limituse (LIMITUS)
   Routson, Bob
   $0
allows you to place most single user software on a network and limit the
number of users to one. C source code is included.

Localize (LOCALIZ)
   $0
allows a user to recover access to a RAM disk set up on a remote reset
terminal after he is logged into the network.

NetBeast (NETBST)
   $0
is a network version of the game Beast. Multiple players move around a
large scrolling field, crushing Beasts by pushing blocks into them.

NetChat 1.0
   Automated Digital Offices Corporation
   $25
allows up to eight network users to communicate in real time, across the
network. Multi-user sessions on public as well as private chanels are
permitted.

NetMap
   Artefact
   $0
lets you create a floor plan of Netware installations, facilitating
movement between nodes, devices, etc. Novell's Advanced Netware version
2.0A or higher is required.

NewNode
   Diehl, Jeffrey
   $0
sets ERRORLEVEL to the node (physical) address of a workstation. This
can be very useful in batch files to determine what should be done when
a particular workstation runs a network batch file.

Ninfo 1.02
   Hejlsberg, Thomas
   $25
makes it possible to back up all information from a Novell volume using
a backup-program without specific Novell support. It restores important
information typically lost during the restore process, such as Trustees,
file attributes, creation dates, etc. Netware 2.15 or higher is
required.

Scopy
   Kevin Porter
   $0
allows copying of non-exclusive, open network files. C source code is
included.

Spy 1.3 (SPYEXE)
   Floyd, Edwin T.
   $0
permits you to view the on-screen activity of a remote networked PC,
using NetBios. You can also put keys into the remote's keyboard buffer.

SrvrDt
   Khalsa, Gurujees
   $0
gets the date and time from the server. This version supports OS/2 only,
but the C source is included and could be modified for use in DOS.

Ulsort
   James M. Curran
   $0
gives a fast sorted (by name or station) USERLIST. C source include. If
left running, the list will be updated every 10 seconds.

Users
   Schwab, Tim
   $0
lists users logged on, along with the time and date of log-in, the
number of files each connection has open (this was wrong in testing on
our system), the location, and the number of request packets the
connection has sent to the server since login (also wrong on our system
- Netware 386). Requires Advanced NetWare 2.10 or greater.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3135
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7886/3343 Networking #4          Small Programs Disk
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CheapLink 1.11 (CHEAPLK)
   $0
is a zero slot network for linking PCs over a null modem cable at 115,200 bps.
Up to 15 machines can be connected to one machine via serial ports. The software
driver on the main machine takes less than 5k of RAM. The LPT1 port of each
satellite machine is redirected to the main machine's LPT1; any other printer
ports are unaffected.

CNFGLS
   $0
is for tuning the IBM Lan Server 1.3. It includes an Excel spreadsheet and
Lotus 3.0/G spreadsheet template. (Excel or Lotus required.)

Lanalyse 2.0 (LANALYS)
   EbSoft
   $20
allows you to remotely monitor the various status information provided by
NETBIOS.

LanScan 1.00E
   Lavoie, Ron
   $10
provides quick access to real-time information on local and network hard drives.
It scans all possible hard drives, C: through Z:, and reports statistics. The
main display provides a quick "gauge" of used and available space. The Detail
Grid provides additional disk statistics, such as total disk capacity, available
space, total clusters, free clusters, bytes per cluster, and more. This should
work on all networking systems.

NetUPD
   Saul, Thomas C.
   $50
allows the network/PC administrator to update files on user workstations. It
will not place a file on a disk where it didn't previously exist.

NFiles
   Hartman, Richard L.
   $0
provides a complete list of all files being charged to a user with a single
command.

PC-Access 1.0 (PCACCES)
   Star Dot C Software
   $4
provides easy access to files centrally stored on a LAN. It permits users to
browse through the files or copy them and allows long, descriptive subdirectory
names.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #3343
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7886/4529 Networking #5          Small Programs Disk
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Disk Police 1.3 (DPOLICE)
   Phillips, Douglas E.
   $49
assists in managing shared disk space on a network file server. It allows you to
establish a list of users, each with a certain space allotment. The program will
check the shared disk against the list, and will report violators.

ELogon
   $0
allows login to Novell servers with encrypted passwords. TP source code
included.

FF3 1.20a
   Spear, P.
   $0
is a file finder and delete utility for networks. C source is included. You can
search the whole disk or start at current directory and work down. You can elect
to have it delete files with by-file confirmation optional.

IdleBoot 1.42E (IDLBOOT)
   Horizons Consulting
   $32
is a 2K TSR that removes idle workstations from a network and resets
unattended machines to insure that they are operating correctly.

NovBat 1.36
   Horizons Consulting
   $102
is a Novell Netware batch file enhancement utility. Over 50 netware-oriented
commands aid in the development of powerful login scripts and batch files.

PrintCop 1.9 (PRINTCO)
   JLP Computer Enterprises Corporation
   $22-$27
allows LAN managers to customize network printing requirements for one user and
copy that information for a group of users rather than one user at a time.

WhoIs
   Hartman, Richard L.
   $0
provides a complete list of all users on all file servers with a single command.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4529
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4921 Networking #6          Small Programs Disk
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CapStat 1.1  [10/93 CD]
   Tessler's Nifty Tools
   $19
sets ERRORLEVEL to indicate whether or not a local printer is being
captured to the network.

E-Scan 1.00
   Koneceny, Don
   $0
tells you the manufacturer of the Ethernet network interface card in the
current workstation.

LANMenu 2.03
   Hass, Jim ASP
   $31
is a network menu and security system. It features password protection,
telephone dialer, on-line help, built-in network support, mouse support,
screen blanker, 10,000 menu entries, macros and menu action functions.

LANScan 1.3
   Lowe, Chris
   $5
automates the process of scanning local drives on a network for viruses.
It can be used to schedule almost anything that can run from a batch
file.

LiteSPC 3.1
   Information Technology Ltd. ASP
   $18
captures to disk any data received on COM1 and/or COM2. It allows you to
continue to work while it logs data in the background from machines, lab
equipment, telephone systems or anything that outputs serial data.

Mail2 1.92
   Cobblestone Software
   $39
allows you to send files to cc:Mail from the DOS command-line.

U-Net II 2.2 (U-NET)
   Supa Corporation
   $40
is a server/workstation based network. It networks any two PC's using
parallel ports and concurrently shares the host or server computer's
hard disk drive and printer. Requires 640K and a hard disk.
Specifications are provided for making the cable needed to connect the
computers.

ZeppeLAN 1.0 (ZEPPLAN)
   Contact Plus Corp.
   $95
contains several applications for networks, including shared printer selection,
a telephone dialer, logging on and off the network, and sending one-line
messages to other logged-on users or groups. It can be run as a 70k TSR or from
the DOS command line.

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END OF SMALL PROGRAMS DISK #4921
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Advanced Menu System 1.5
   Go Software ASP
   $50
   #4409
is a menu system compatible with Novell's Menu files. It is designed for
ease of use, with built in powerful features such as Automatic
Application Scan, menu configuration, and menu option editor allowing
line by line execution of menu options and on-line DOS help. It copies
the look and feel of Novell utilities, but has improvements such as
freeing up all memory when an application is run.

Other features include a user audit trail; temporary file storage in a
single directory; DR DOS support; optional restriction of user access to
DOS, DOS Help, Editor, NDir and Scan Drive; and multiple parameter file
support.


AutoMan 1.1
   Go Software
   $48
   #4071
automates many network maintenance tasks. It can run selected programs at
specified times, such as virus checking or report printing in the middle of the
night. It can also monitor disk space and critical data recording PCs.


BrainStorm
   Mustang Software, Inc.
   $149
   #1564
is a Topic Orientated Message System designed for use on Local Area Networks.
It is designed to facilitate group discussions on a network by allowing users
to respond to any number of defined topics in an organized manner.

Most E-MAIL Packages which come with a network allow user "A" to send a
message to user "B", and perhaps send a carbon copy to user "C", "D" and "E".
While this type of message management is ideal for individual communication,
it falls short when the goal is to gather feedback from a group while keeping
everyone abreast of the project status. Brainstorm provides a means to achieve
the latter goal. For networks compatible with Novell 2.0a+, Banyan Vines 2.x+
and any network which supports DOS 3.x file and record locking or the Share
command.


ClassAdz
   dbF Software Productions ASP
   $50
   #7807
allows network users to post, read, and print classified "want ads". System
supervisors can set the password, remove users, purge by topic/user/date,
change opening system message display, and much more. (This program is
available ONLY on a 3.5" 1.44MB disk.)


Einstein Electronic Mail
   Devont Software
   $199-$449
   #7628/3988 [2 disks]
is an electronic mail system for Novell Networks. It features an InBox, OutBox,
and Wastebasket for mail messages. Other features include mail folders,
telephone messaging, public and private rolodexes, a multi-user calendar, To-Do
lists, cut and paste facilities, and much more. It can be run as a TSR, using
only 18K of low DOS memory. Requires Netware 2.1+.


Extensions Software Set
   Extensions Software Corporation
   $133 each
   #20289 (6 disks) (11-93 CD)
is a set of disks of network applications and utilities which are
compatible with Banyan Vines and Novell Netware. Programs feature
built-in administrator systems, printing to any port, and multi-level
security.

x-Cal3 3.13 [XCAL3] is a network calendar system for individuals,
workgroups, meeting scheduling, etc.

x-Con3 1.33 [XCON3] is a network contacts management program. Features
include group and private contacts management, group access security,
configurable prompts and lookup tables, phone dialer, and comprehensive
printouts with label printing.

x-File3 1.63 [XFILE3] is a network file management program. It provides
an easy means for network users to access public files for the purpose
of listing, viewing, uploading, and downloading shared files.

x-Fone3 1.93 [XFONE3] is a network phone directory system. Features
include flexible tracking of company phone directory information.

x-Out3 1.24 [XOUT3] is a network in/out tracking system. It offers an
easy means for network users to track office in/out status.

x-Sked3 1.44 [XSKED3] is a network scheduling system for rooms,
resources and events.

x-News3 1.21 [XNEWS3] is a network news login system. It provides an
easy-tomaintain method of displaying company news, information, notices,
announcements, and bulletins to network users. Features include
automatic tracking of notices per user (login date/time), standard and
required notices, and more.

x-Forum3 1.1 [XFORUM3] allows easy-to-use message conferencing among
network users.


FSLogin 1.2 08-93 CD
   Confirm ASP
   $135
   #12362
is a full screen login utility for Novel networks. It enhances login to
a server by providing a full-screen Novell style menu. It does extensive
checking of accounting and security exceptions and reports to the user
in a clear and understandable way.


g-Forum
   Gary Beam Software
   $190
   #2571
is a network messaging system. It may be installed on a single computer system
for personal use or on a local area network file server for public message
exchange among network users. Features include a message editor; last message
tracking for each user; on-line help; menu driven interface; full administrator
capabilities; and much more.


Jim?
   Make-My-Day Software Pty Ltd
   $30-$50
   #2474
is a NetBIOS, two-player version of the popular Star Trek type of computer game.
It requires 256k and a NetBIOS compatible LAN. Any video will do.


LAN Mail 1
   Ed Ross Software
   $25
   #7650/2617
is an electronic mail system for Local Area Networks where a shared disk is
available. Send messages, files, and forms to a single user or to a distribution
list of users. Create forms to send over the mail. Send any number of files to
any number of users on the network with a single send.


Nouveau 2.4 [NOUVEAU]
   Kelly, Richard A.
   $25/station
   #7650/2417 (12-93 CD)
is a 7k+ pop-up E-Mail system designed to pass messages among the workstations
on a small business's local area network. Up to 1000 unread messages can be
maintained by the program before a user will need to purge old items from the
files. Up to 200 workstations can be supported, and the program features
word-wrap. Also included on this disk are the following programs:

SignOut 1.3 ($50-$500) is a LAN-based equivalent of the sign-out board that
many offices maintain for workers to fill in whenever they leave the office.
The program will track up to 99 employees and display to anyone on the
office's LAN a list of who's signed out, where they they gone, and when they
will be back. It will also allow the person departing the office to leave
detailed instructions on how to be reached, why and where the person has gone,
etc. It will work with any DOS-based Local Area Network and uses 7k. It can
also be accessed by up to 200 workstations.


PHO/Net
   Nickerson, Ken
   $?
   #7650/0789
is a phone message system for a LAN or multi-user system, featuring full
record-locking. The goal of the program is to rid the LAN office of
paper-based phone messages. DEX/NET 1.3, on the same disk, is a rolodex/mail
list system for a LAN or multi-user system. Rolodex cards or mailing labels
can be printed on selected categories.


TeleMessage
   Lindley, Dwight O.
   $40
   #7650/1893
is a memory-resident, pop-up Telephone Message System designed for use on a
Novell Network. It should also work just as well on other LANs. It may be used
on a single machine to allow a receptionist or a secretary to take phone
messages for others in the office. If using TeleMessage on a single machine,
each person's messages may be printed out by the use of batch files. Requires
DOS 3+ and a hard disk. It uses only 10k by swapping memory to EMS if
available or to the hard disk if EMS is not available. res:10k


LAN Sure!
   Zaron Software
   $95
   #3003
is a security and monitoring program that works on networks as well as
individual PCs. It provides security, unlimited job accounting, and the
ability to record all file accesses, stop software theft and viruses, and
monitor user efficiency.


N Utilities
   Collins, Darwin
   $25
   #7751/4315 [2 disks]
is a set of 45 utilities that will ease the task of maintaining a Novell
network. Areas covered include traffic, Lan documentation printer, maintenance,
directory/file ownership, Netware 286 2.x, user/workstation and MHS. Sample
batch/login scripts that illustrate some uses for the utilities are included.


Pegasus Mail
   Harris, David
   $0
   #4235
is a full-featured Email program for Novell NetWare.


See Mail 1.4
   Gnosis Inc. ASP
   $60
   #7789/4473 [4 disks]
is a comprehensive email management system that optionally merges with
MCI mail. Features include support for groups, passwords, extensive
message filing and archiving options, key word searching across folders,
and a 29k TSR which will optionally transfer your MCI Mail in the
background while you are running other programs. In addition to MCI
Mail, it can handle CompuServe and GE mail.

Other features include system integration for WordPerfect, dBase, Lotus
123 and other DOS business applications; support for voice mail; a
personal calendar; and mail previewing with reply/forward mode and
folder creation. Requires DOS 3+, 450K RAM, and either DOS Network, or
Modem & MCI.


The MNU
   Pfeifer, Mark
   $85/server
   #3154
is a menu system for Novell Netware. It maintains a central database of menu
information in the bindery and uses existing Novell security information to
dynamically determine each user's menu structure at runtime. A nice touch is
that it looks and works like Novell Netware programs. MNU requires a
Netware-knowledgeable user to install it.


Notice Board 1.0
   Cornerstone Software Ltd
   $65
   #4727
is an office notice board for a network. It runs as part of the network log-in
procedure so that notices are seen when users log in. You can browse through and
add any number of notices. You decide the structure of the menus including the
size, shape, color content of notices. Editing facilities are easy to use. You
can also use the program as a network menu environment.


Personal-E Mailbox 1.0
   AmerCom, Inc.
   $29
   #12203
is an electronic mail program which can be used on a voice line. The
program detects voice calls and rings them through without the caller
hearing modem noise. Modem callers can quickly leave and pick up email.
The program will run as a TSR, so a dedicated PC is not required.


TeleShare/DOS 2.0 [TELESHAR]
   Williams, Vic ASP
   $25-$50
   #20290 (4 disks) (11-93 CD)
is a remote support and access system. It allows you to run one PC from
another over the telephone with very little RAM overhead.

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