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StuffIt Deluxe 3.0 Fact Sheet
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StuffIt Deluxe™ 3.0 — The Complete Compression Solution™
StuffIt Deluxe effectively doubles your disk space, saves you time and money
when sending files over network and modem lines, and helps you to backup
infrequently used files.
As the only complete compression solution, StuffIt Deluxe contains an archiving
application and a SpaceSaver control panel.
Archives produce the smallest files. You might have encountered an archive –
every online service (such as America Online) has files in StuffIt archive
format.
The SpaceSaver portion of the StuffIt Deluxe package invisibly compresses your
files, folders, and disks.StuffIt SpaceSaver can compress and expand on-demand
or automatically. Once compressed, just use the files normally.
Everyone wants tighter and faster – StuffIt Deluxe delivers. Independant tests
have found that StuffIt Deluxe compresses tighter than any other archiving
compression product at speeds that are among the fastest. When you need a
complete solution, just StuffIt — StuffIt Deluxe.
Key Features & Benefits
Industry standard — Over 300,000 people are using a StuffIt product. Major
services such as CompuServe, America Online, GEnie, and Internet have hundreds
of thousands of files available in StuffIt format.
Includes StuffIt SpaceSaver for transparent compression — Automatic or
on-demand compression of files and folders. Once compressed, there’s no need to
change the way you work with your Macintosh. When you use a compressed file,
SpaceSaver transparently expands it for you.When you’re done working with the
file, SpaceSaver automatically recompresses it for you.
The best compression sizes and speeds — StuffIt Deluxe is known to Stuff files
tighter than any other archiving compression software. Stuffing speeds are
exceptional and the software is optimized so that UnStuffing is faster than any
other archiving product.
Point and click Archiving — StuffIt Deluxe places one or more files or folders
into a special document called an archive. You can Stuff an item in the Finder
by simply selecting its icon and choosing "Stuff” from a menu.
Manipulate items inside archives — Items inside of an archive can be
manipulated just like items at the Finder. Open multiple archives, move, copy,
sort, rename, and delete archived files.
Secure files from prying eyes — Password protect your most important files.
Only the original password will let you UnStuff.
Safe to use. — StuffIt Deluxe goes out of its way to ensure that data is never
lost—even in the event of a power failure.
The Details
StuffIt Deluxe includes StuffIt SpaceSaver. SpaceSaver transparently compresses
files and folders to save disk space.
Compress files and folders on demand. — Instantly compress any file or folder
you want an average of 50% (one-half its original size). Simply tell SpaceSaver
which file or folder you want compressed.
Automatically compress inactive files. — While the computer is idle, our Idle
Time Compression™ automatically compresses any file that hasn’t been modided
for a specifed length of time.
Use compressed files normally. — When you open a compressed file, SpaceSaver
transparently expands the file. When you close the file, the file automatically
recompresses.
Create genuine StuffIt archives easily. — Add “.sit” or “.sea” to any file or
folder name and it instantly becomes a genuine StuffIt or self-extracting
StuffIt archive.
StuffIt Deluxe gives you unparalleled control over your archives.
Extract individual items from existing archives.
Add new files and folders to existing archives.
Open and manipulate multiple archives simultaneously. — Handles archives much
like the Finder handles files. You can rename and delete compressed files, move
files between archives, and create new folders within archives.
Back up large files onto floppies by segmenting them into disk-sized pieces.
Rejoin the segments at any time.
Stuff files based on specific criteria witha simple “Add Match” dialog.
Keep sensitive files from prying eyes withyour own passwords.
Obtain detailed information about archives and their contents.
Automate usage with the built-in scripting language.
The StuffIt Deluxe package also includes:
Networking and Communication Tools.— Translate compressed files created on PCs
(like Zip and Arc) and Unix computers (like uuencode and BinHex) to Macintosh
format. Automate file transfers of StuffIt archives using popular E-mail and
telecommunications programs, including QuickMail™, Microsoft Mail™, MicroPhone™
II, and White Knight™.
Tools and Utilities. — Stuff and UnStuff at any time from the Finder,
QuicKeys 2,™ HyperCard,™ and MPW.™ Convert your old archives to smaller and
faster StuffIt Deluxe archives.
StuffIt Viewer Extensions — View and print the contents of compressed Text and
PICT files from within the StuffIt Deluxe application.
System 7-savvy Features. —- StuffIt Deluxe can be controlled through Apple events by scripting
systems such as UserLand Software’s Frontier™. StuffIt Deluxe is 32-bit clean,
features context-sensitive Balloon Help and virtual-memory compatibility.
Service and Support
Aladdin Systems is committed to providing the best customer service in the
business. We’re willing to back up those words with a range of services that go
beyond most other manufacturers.
Technical Support
All registered users receive free technical assistance by phone, fax or via
electronic mail. Online Support Aladdin Systems maintain supports forums on the
major online services including CompuServe, America Online, AppleLink, GEnie,
and the Internet.
30-Day Money-Back
Guarantee We are confident that you will like every Aladdin Systems product.
However, if you are dissatisfied with our software, you may return it for a
full refund.
Instant Access to Company
President If you aren’t satisfied with Aladdin Systems’ support, our President
will personally handle the situation.
Other Information
Retail price: $120 • Works with any Macintosh family computer • Special support
for PowerBooks • A/UX compatible • Requires 2 Megabytes of RAM • System 6.0.5
or higher • System 7.0 savvy • Internationally savvy • 32-bit clean • Not copy
protected • Comprehensive User’s Guide • Easy installation • Apple event
support • Userland Frontier menu sharing support • Balloon Help • Very colorful
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Aladdin Systems,Inc.165 Westridge Drive Watsonville, CA 95076-4159 USA
Tel.(408) 761-6200. Fax(408) 761-6206.
Copyright © 1992 Aladdin Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. StuffIt SpaceSaver
and Idle Time Compression are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. StuffIt and
StuffIt Deluxe are trademarks of Aladdin Systems, Inc. and Raymond Lau. All
other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. rev.August 1992.