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|D║ ^0Diskussion |D║═══════════════ ^1On The Editor's Desk |D═══════════════║ ^0Diskussion |D║
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^CA Great Collection of DOS Utilities, Desktop Manager and Backup Programs
^1PC Tools Deluxe 5.1^0 is the newest version of Central Point Software's
award winning PC Tools software packages. These programs have received rave
reviews from users and critics alike and the new deluxe version is even
better. The novice user will find a DOS shell which takes disk formatting,
file copying, and other mundane and often confusing tasks and turns them into
simple clicks of the mouse or touches of the keyboard. The experienced PC
user will find many useful routines for getting the most out of his or her
hard disk and improving system performance. Users of all kinds can organize
their desktops with ^1PC Tools Deluxe^0's desktop managing features.
Features, features, features. Pull-down menus, mouse support, and
windowing make the user interface one of the best around for this type of
software. The features are divided into three major, integrated programs
that can also be run independently: hard disk backup, data recovery and DOS
utilities, and desktop management.
The hard disk backup is quick and easy to use. A 20 megabyte hard drive
can be backed up in as little as 8 minutes. Up to 60% fewer diskettes can be
used with the optional file compression. There is even a verify option that
practically guarantees the integrity of the backup. After you have selected
the files to be backed up (by simply clicking on them with your mouse if you
have one), the number of floppies required for the backup and the amount of
time it will take are displayed.
Another major feature incorporates data recovery and DOS utilities in an
easy-to-use shell requiring less than 10K of resident memory. Two drives or
paths can be worked with at the same time with overlapping windows for
directory and tree displays. The user can locate lost files, copy and move
files, construct a menu of applications to run at the press of a button or
click of a mouse, sort directories, edit files, and perform many other handy
routines with ease. Data and programs can be encrypted and compressed,
floppy and hard drives can be cached, files can be unfragmented (improving
hard disk performance) and undeleted, and it is even possible to recover data
from an accidentally formatted hard or floppy disk. Is there anything this
program cannot do?
The third major feature is a desktop manager, and we all could use a
little additional organization and management. There is a text editor
complete with word wrap, search and replace, and spelling checker. Those
important appointments won't be missed if you use the appointment scheduler
to set alarms and check for schedule conflicts. A database is included with
which you can create and edit dBASE III files. Financial, algebraic, and
programmer calculators will eliminate whole-house searches for the family
calculator. You can even upload or download files in the background while
you are working on your favorite application or playing that "can't get
enough of" game. There is no need to buy separate desktop management
software when you have ^1PC Tools Deluxe^0.
In summary, this is a full-featured, easy-to-use, and cost efficient
package of some of today's best selling PC programs: hard disk backup,
data recovery and DOS utilities, and desktop management. ^1PC Tools Deluxe
5.1^0 has a list price of $79.00, includes both 5¼" and 3½" diskettes,
supports a Microsoft-compatible mouse (optional) and requires the following:
^CIBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 OR 100% compatible. DOS 3.0 or higher.
^C(A hard disk is recommended)
^R^1--Carolyn Drain^0