{L A N T A S T I C / A I {A D A P T E R {I N D E P E N D E N T {LANtastic Network Operating System for third-party adapters LANtastic/AI is an adapter independent version of the LANtastic Network Operating System that enables you to run Artisoft's award winning peer-to-peer network on third party adapters. The LANtastic system was designed to make the productive power of a full featured LAN accessible to anyone who wants to streamline their computer operations. Whether you're connecting 2 PCs or 30 or 300, this is a product that will grow as you grow. The LANtastic system makes networking easy. You'll be able to edit and proofread your co-worker's documents without leaving your desk. Balancing your books will be easier because your entire accounting department can share the same data base. Inventory management will be streamlined because everyone you authorize on the network can access inventory records and track production. More and more business people are finding out that for affordability, reliability and efficiency, Artisoft's LANtastic system is the networking solution. The winner of PC Magazine Editors Choice Award for three consecutive years, the LANtastic Network Operating System was also awarded the 1991 LAN Times Reader's Choice for peer-to-peer network operating systems. "Reviewing LANtastic's past history makes it no surprise that Version 4.0 is better than ever. With its improved disk-caching abilities and the upcoming Windows version, LANtastic is faster and easier to use than its successful predecessors, a winner in its own right." -- PC Magazine, June 25, 1991. The LANtastic program is the most RAM efficient network operation system you'll find, taking as little as 12K per workstation and 40K per server. So you can run all your programs on the PCs you already have without the high cost of memory upgrades. {LANtastic/AI The LANtastic/AI software comes with LANtastic NOS documentation and drivers for adapters from the following companies: Western Digital, SMC, Thomas-Conrad, Tandy, Xircom, 3COM and Novell. In addition, the LANtastic/AI program supports most other adapters with NetBIOS compatible drivers. For a complete list of supported adapters, call Artisoft's Technical Sales Department. One disk, a few commands, and you're ready to go The LANtastic system is not only easy to install, it also lets you set up your whole network -- servers, workstations, and user accounts, when you install the system software, so you can be up and running in minutes. The LANcache feature boosts network speed "LANcache, LANtastic's disk-caching program, is one of the fastest caches we tested. Version 4.0 of LANtastic has been improved to cache with expanded, extended, or conventional memory." -- PC Magazine, June 25, 1991. The LANtastic system's disk caching program processes data much faster than other networks because it caches both reads and writes, reducing physical access to the disk. The LANcache program will detect and release its memory to Microsoft Windows 3.0 or, when specified, release part of its memory to Windows and continue caching the rest. {Multiple levels of security "Security in a LANtastic network is tight as a drum if you choose." -- PC Magazine, June 25, 1991. You can prevent unauthorized entry into a system with the LANtastic system's Username with Password feature and limit any user's access to certain hours, days of the week, etc. You can even individually assign users any or all of the following privileges: read, write, modify, create, delete and rename files, make, delete and lookup directories, execute programs and change file attributes. Electronic mail with Chat and pop-up message notification. One easy menu lets you use the LANtastic program's Chat feature to send text messages back and forth between two computers, just like a conversation. Another menu lets you send and save messages for reading at a later time. And the LANPUP feature alerts you immediately whenever you receive a new message. {Adds voice to your PC communications Because the LANtastic program has sound capabilities built into the network, you can send voice messages across your LANtastic network if you install the optional Artisoft Sounding Board adapters. Simply pick up the telephone style handset provided with each Sounding Board adapter, bring up a handy on-screen menu, and talk. You can use the Voice Chat feature to carry on a conversation, or your voice message can be saved in digital format for playback later -- just like regular e-mail. [{Features}] o Smallest RAM overhead of any LAN o Cost cutting peer-to-peer resource sharing o No dedicated server required because any node can be set up as a workstation or workstation/server o LANcache software boosts network speed o Unloadable from memory o Easy installation with option flexibility o Multiple levels of security o Electronic mail with Chat and pop-up message notification o Sound capabilities for optional Voice-Mail and Voice-Chat o Built in UPS support to safeguard your network o Remote server processing and shutdown o Remote booting for diskless workstation o The ALONE program sets up a dedicated server o Wildcard user names for groups of users o Despools to multiple printers simultaneously o Audit trails track network activity o Overcomes DOS limitations - opens up to 5100 files per server o Supports DOS 3.1 file and record locking o Runs other NetBIOS compatible applications o Simple, built in CD-ROM networking support o Full support of Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above in real, standard and enhanced modes [{Specifications}] PC Requirements o IBM PC and compatible computers using NetBIOS compatible network adapters Network Operating System RAM overhead (not including NetBIOS drivers): o Server: Less than 40K o Workstation: Less than 12K o Expanded or extended memory not required DOS: o MS-DOS 3.1 and above (3.2 is not recommended) Maximum users per server: o 300 Optional Artisoft products (sold separately) o Sounding Board adapters add Voice Mail and Voice Chat o Central Station connectivity platform allows easy-on, easy-off connections for portables and peripherals o LANtastic for Windows software provides a Windows graphical interface for network utilities o ArtiCom software provides network modem sharing and terminal emulation o The Network Eye program lets you control and manage an entire network from one PC Artisoft Customer Care o Free, unlimited technical support to registered end users and dealers o A 30-day money-back compatibility guarantee on all Artisoft software