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ARTISOFT NOW SHIPPING LANTASTIC(R) FOR WINDOWS(R) 95
(TUCSON, AZ -- January 3, 1996) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced
today that it is now shipping the LANtastic for Windows 95
network operating system, a 32-bit client and server version
of the award-winning LANtastic network operating system.
The new software allows users to easily integrate the power
and performance of Windows 95 PCs into existing LANtastic
networks, forming a single LANtastic network from any
combination of PCs running Windows 95, Windows, DOS and
OS/2(R). LANtastic for Windows 95 is available in
software-only packages for 1, 5, 10 and 25 users, with per
user costs ranging from $72 (MSRP on a 25-user package) to
$119 (MSRP on a single-user package). Upgrades are also
available in software-only packages for one or five users,
with per user costs of $79 and $60 (MSRP), respectively.
"LANtastic for Windows 95 is a must for us," said Melvin
Kenoly, President of X-Ware Engineering, Vallejo,
California. "We need to be able to have our machines
configured for different environments -- DOS, Windows v3.1
and Windows 95 -- yet have those same machines
interconnected to a common server. The LANtastic for
Windows 95 network is the only solution."
FEATURES
A unique feature of the LANtastic for Windows 95 network
operating system is that it allows users on Windows 95 PCs
to access and share files, CD-ROMs and printers with DOS-,
Windows-, or OS/2-based PCs on a LANtastic network. In
addition, LANtastic for Windows 95 has enhanced features for
network administration, security and the network user's
interface.
The new network administration feature allows users to view
and add groups and users from a central screen with more
direct navigating through the network. It also includes a
template feature, in which a profile of user attributes is
created once and applied each time new users are added to
the network. The benefit is increased productivity for the
network administrator.
In response to users' concerns about Windows 95 security,
Artisoft also enhanced the LANtastic for Windows 95 network
administration, with four new levels of access for
supervisors. This feature provides different levels of
access, depending on whether the supervisor needs low,
middle or high access and management privileges within the
network.
Current LANtastic customers will find a familiar, yet
updated, user interface in LANtastic for Windows 95 that
works well with the Windows 95 desktop and feature set.
The LANtastic for Windows 95 network operating system
includes a new LANtastic Custom Control Panel which allows
users to customize tabs and buttons, displaying as much or
as little information as they want. Users can change
settings to suit their needs for color, tab names, icons and
applications, all from the Control Panel. Plus, they can
drag and drop up to 100 different application icons onto 16
user-definable tabbed pages, and set password protection for
each page.
Through the Custom Control Panel, value-added resellers can
incorporate their logo or company information into "about"
screens, and add their applications or utilities to provide
a custom solution for the end user.
The software-only kits now shipping consist of a single
CD-ROM, a license diskette and documentation. In addition
to the software-only kits, Artisoft expects to ship
LANtastic for Windows 95 two-user starter kits and add-on
kits later this month. The two-user starter kits, priced at
$349 (MSRP), will include software, two network interface
cards and cable. The add-on kits with software, a network
interface card and cable will begin at $169 (MSRP).
Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") leads the industry in providing
easy-to-use, affordable networking and communications
solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. Chosen by
nearly four million users worldwide to connect and share
computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the
award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, Modem
Assist Plus(R) modem and phone line sharing products, and
CoSession(TM) remote access software. The company maintains
nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its
products in more than 100 countries.
For more information about Artisoft or its product line,
contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ
85745. Sales Consultation Center 800/233-5564. Corporate
520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. World Wide Web home page
http://www.artisoft.com. Recent Artisoft press releases are
available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News
On-Call fax-on-demand system; call 800/758-5804 and enter
company number 107158.
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