The first DOS that fully integrates DOS networking.
Product Brief
The Advanced DOS with Built-in Networking
Novell DOS 7 is the first DOS that fully integrates advanced DOS technology and simple networking at the desktop.
Qualifying Questions
Are you looking for advanced DOS features that offer the most conventional memory for your applications?
Do you need disk compression, multitasking and a host of convenient DOS utilities that are fully integrated?
Would you like to have peer-to-peer connectivity integrated into your DOS so you can connect your PCs together and share files, printers and other resources?
Major Selling Points
t Includes Personal NetWare, Novell's peer-to-peer solution that provides simple, low-cost sharing of files, printers, CD-ROMs and other resources.
-- Universal NetWare Client provides common interface to NetWare dedicated servers and workgroup servers running Novell DOS 7 or Personal NetWare.
-- Single-Network View of available resources makes access easy.
-- Single login/password provides fast access to network resources.
-- Full support for both DOS and MS Windows users.
t Advanced memory management includes DOS Protected Mode Services (DPMS).
-- Compliant drivers and TSRs can use extended memory above 1MB instead of conventional or upper memory, leaving more conventional memory available for applications.
-- DPMS-compliant drivers are included for peer-to-peer disk compression, disk cache, delete tracking and CD-ROM.
t Full preemptive multitasking for running multiple DOS programs at the same time, and running programs in the background.
t Fully integrated Stacker* disk compression (DOS and MS Windows compatible), the industry's leading solution for performance, safety and reliability.
t Excellent support for MS Windows.
-- Drag-and-drop utilities for viewing/managing network resources and connections.
-- MS Windows users can maintain permanent swap files on Stacker compressed drives.
t Multi-level workstation security protects computers from unauthorized access.
-- Single login provides access to workstation and client network.
-- Supports multiple users with time and resource restrictions.
t Fully integrated disk and data management utilities ensure data integrity and boost performance.
-- Fifth Generation Systems' Search and Destroy Antivirus and Fastback Express backup utilities for both DOS and MS Windows.
-- DPMS-compliant disk cache, delete tracking and file undelete, and high-speed disk optimizer with full support for Stacker compressed drives.
t DPMS-compliant CD-ROM redirector is fully compatible with MSCDEX 2.2 and conserves application memory.
How to Position Within NetWare Family
Novell DOS 7:
t Tightest possible NetWare integration, and a single source of support for both client and server operating systems.
t Advanced memory management and DPMS extensions leave more DOS memory available for network users.
t Includes SNMP management agents, so Novell DOS workstations can be managed by SNMP-compliant management consoles, such as Novell's own NMS.
t Includes Personal NetWare (also available separately), so users can form peer-to-peer workgroups with other users running Novell DOS 7 or running Personal NetWare on top of MS-DOS.*
t Provides an entry into NetWare.
t Includes the Universal NetWare Client for seamless interoperability between peer-to-peer workgroups and NetWare dedicated-server networks.
Novell DOS 7 Pricing
Format Part Number Price (US)
3.5" media 00662644003757 $99.00
5.25" media 00662644003764 $99.00
Upgrade Plan
Current registered users of DR DOS" 6.0, DR DOS 5.0, NetWare Litea 1.1 or the DR DOS 6.0/NetWare Lite 1.1 bundled product can upgrade to Novell DOS 7 for $39.95 (US). The upgrade is available directly from Novell at 1-800-395-2480.
Competitive Products
Product Company
MS-DOS 3.x, 4.x, 5.x and 6.x Microsoft
PC DOS* 3.x, 4.x, 5.x and 6.x IBM*
Competitive Advantages
t The only DOS to integrate peer-to-peer and client-based networking with the operating system.
t DPMS drivers ensure maximum conventional memory for applications.
t The only fully preemptive multitasking DOS.
t Includes Stacker, the safest, most reliable disk compression solution; Stacker uses DPMS memory management to increase disk capacity up to two times with little if any impact on application memory.
t Workstation security protects against unauthorized access.
Marketing Collateral
Description Part Number
Spec Sheet 489-000159-001
Feature Comparison Chart 462-000359-002
White Paper 462-000358-002
Sales Guide 482-000161-001
Product Profile 474-000012-001
To Order, call 1-800-346-6855
System Requirements
t IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or compatible
t 640K RAM
t Hard disk with 6MB (basic installation) or 12MB (full installation) free space
t DPMS support requires 286 or above CPU and a minimum 1MB of RAM
t Multitasking requires 386 or above CPU and a minimum 4MB of RAM
t For peer-to-peer networking, one network adapter per PC with cabling and connectors
Copyright (c) 1993 Novell, Inc. All rights reserved.
Novell, NetWare, the Novell logo and DR DOS are registered trademarks and NetWare Lite, Personal NetWare, and Novell DOS are trademarks of Novell, Inc. * IBM and PC DOS are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Stacker is a registered trademark of Stac Electronics.
