SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES THE NORTON SPEEDCACHE+ --All in One: The Fastest Disk Caching Available for Windows, DOS and CD-ROM-- KEY FEATURES OVERVIEW * Speeds up Windows performance by up to 1000% * Speeds up CD-ROMs by up to 3000% * 2 to 3 times faster than Windows' SmartDrive * Speeds up DOS applications by up to 4000% * Caches Windows, DOS and CD-ROM drives * Supports the largest cache size, up to 23MB * 100% compatible with virtually all CD-ROM drives * Available Now -- $99 SRP CUPERTINO, Calif. -- March 22, 1993 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Future Systems Solutions to market the Norton Speedcache+ v.4.0, an all-in-one cache for hard disk drives, CD-ROM drives and removable media drives in both DOS and Windows. The Norton Speedcache+ is the fastest hard disk and CD-ROM cache for DOS and Windows, and supports the industry's largest cache size, up to 23MB. The larger the size of the cache, the better Norton Speedcache+ performs, speeding up PC performance to provide lightning fast access to all data and programs. It reads only the data you need, making it faster than any other caching solution for Windows, DOS and CD-ROMs. "Norton Speedcache+ is another example of Symantec's efforts to continuously enhance the operating environment with new utilities," said Rod Turner, Symantec's executive vice president of the Peter Norton Group. "It also provides an opportunity to enter into new and expanding markets such as CD-ROM and multimedia." Although CD-ROM drives store a lot of information, data access is about 25 times slower than with a hard disk. Norton Speedcache+ lets the user zip through CD-ROM programs such as Microsoft Bookshelf, Compton's Multimedia Encyclopedia for Windows, Atlas, Corel Draw and other graphics and multimedia applications. Benchmark tests show that a typical information search through a Microsoft Bookshelf CD-ROM disk takes over three minutes compared to just nine seconds with Norton Speedcache+ installed. THE FASTEST CACHE WITH THE HIGHEST PERFORMANCE Norton Speedcache+ speeds up Windows, DOS and CD-ROM drives -- it makes Windows run two to three times faster, DOS applications 4000% faster and CD-ROM drives 3000% faster. It is two to three times faster than SmartDrive and provides the fastest access to most frequently used data with dynamic monitoring of DOS, Windows and applications. Norton Speedcache+ offers Multi-Writes, allowing the user to multitask and continue working while writing to disk. To further enhance disk access performance, Norton Speedcache+ has incorporated several advanced technologies, including dynamic read-ahead caching and intelligent write-back caching. Norton Speedcache+ is the only cache product that integrates and monitors all of a PC's resources, including CD-ROM-based applications and removable cartridge media, constantly adjusting memory usage to always ensure the fastest access times. Norton Speedcache+ revolutionizes the entire cache process by reducing and eliminating extra seeks, reading only the data the user needs, making it faster than any other cache solution. FULL COMPATIBILITY CD-ROM Compatibility Norton Speedcache+ is 100% compatible with virtually all CD-ROM drives including NEC, Chinon, Sony, Tandy, Panasonic and Creative Lab's Multimedia Upgrade Kit. In addition, Norton Speedcache+ offers greater speed, greater reliability and the safety of auto-locking to virtually all removable media including Iomega, Quantum and Syquest. DOS, Windows and Network Compatibility Norton Speedcache+ is compatible with all versions of MS/PC-DOS 3.0 or higher, DR DOS 5.0/6.0, Zenith DOS 3.3+, Compaq DOS 3.31 and higher, Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above, and Windows for Workgroups. It is also compatible with Desqview, Lantastic and Novell Netware-Lite network servers and workstations. DOS, Windows and Network Compatibility Norton Speedcache+ is compatible with all versions of MS/PC-DOS 3.0 or higher, DR DOS 5.0/6.0, Zenith DOS 3.3+, Compaq DOS 3.31 and higher, Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above, and Windows for Workgroups. It is also compatible with Desqview, Lantastic and Novell Netware-Lite network servers and workstations. Norton Speedcache+ also works with popular utilities and add-on drivers like The Norton Utilities, Disk Manager, Stacker, SuperStor, EMM386, 386MAX and QEMM386 including Stealth. SPECIAL WINDOWS APPLICATIONS Speedcache+ Assist Monitors Performance The Speedcache+ Assist utility, designed specifically for Windows, lets users monitor performance directly within the Windows graphical environment. A full- featured interface to Norton Speedcache+ from within Windows gives graphical feedback of cache statistics, allowing the user to view cache statistics, option settings, and even specific CD-ROM information on an up-to-the-second basis. Users can also configure the cache on the fly from within Windows. Disk Performance Tester The exclusive Disk Performance Tester for Windows is a benchmarking program for comparing the performance of different disk drives, disk controllers, disk caches and even disk cache configurations. It provides immediate information to optimize Windows and increases speed two to three times. The Disk Performance Tester can also evaluate the performance of CD-ROM drives. EASY INSTALLATION, AUTOMATIC OPTIMIZATION Norton Speedcache+ offers quick, easy installation in seconds and automatically configures itself for optimum performance. Norton Speedcache+ automatically relocates itself into high or upper memory at installation and does not require any conventional memory. It also supports the industry's largest cache size, up to 23MB, using either extended or expanded memory for its cache. Over 30 options allow the user to fine tune caching performance to blend with unique applications or system configurations. In addition, another 16 options provide the capability to fine tune caching on a drive-by-drive basis. This means the user can configure and reconfigure virtually all of the caching parameters independently for each drive being cached, both before and after installation. Norton Speedcache+ also offers the unique ability to be installed either as a device driver or as a TSR (terminate-stay-resident). Installing Norton Speedcache+ as a device driver provides the ability to accelerate nearly the entire boot process. Installing from the DOS command-line permits the cache to be uninstalled at any time. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The Norton Speedcache+ is available at a suggested retail price of $99. It runs on MS/PC-DOS 3.0 or higher, DR DOS, Compaq DOS 3.31 or higher, IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and 100% compatibles, and requires 512K RAM, expanded and/or extended memory is recommended. Registered users of Norton Utilities and Norton Desktop for DOS can purchase Norton Speedcache+ v.4.0 for $19, plus shipping and handling, until May 31, 1993, by calling 800-441-7234. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free, or 408-252-3570. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES THE NORTON UTILITIES 7.0 --The Award-Winning Standard for Data Recovery, Protection and System Diagnostics-- KEY FEATURES OVERVIEW Norton Disk Doctor recovers data from damaged DOS 6.0 compressed files Speed Disk optimizes DOS 6.0 compressed drives Repairs and optimizes disks 10 times larger, up to 2 gigabytes Powerful hardware diagnostics Unique support for high capacity drives Unique Stacker and SuperStor support Advanced data recovery mode Special $99 offer with purchase of DOS 6.0 CUPERTINO, Calif. -- March 29, 1993 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced The Norton Utilities 7.0, a suite of utilities that satisfies user requirements for data recovery and everyday protection, system diagnostics and performance optimization. Norton Utilities' advanced technology safely repairs more types of common software and hardware problems than any other utility package. Norton Utilities 7.0 includes new features such as exclusive data recovery and optimization of DOS 6.0 DoubleSpace, Stacker and SuperStor compressed drives, hardware diagnostics, and support for ten times larger hard disks. Users can now defragment DOS 6.0, Stacker and SuperStor compressed drives for optimum disk performance and system speed. Norton Utilities also provides extensive data recovery and repair features that support large compressed drives. The new hardware diagnostics capabilities in Norton Utilities provides comprehensive hardware testing and system integrity assurance. To prevent unexpected lock-ups, frustration and lost data, Norton Utilities lets users analyze and test all vital system components. "Norton Utilities redefines data recovery by providing the only solution available for standard and compressed drives," said Rod Turner, Symantec's executive vice president of the Peter Norton Group. "In addition, new support for high capacity hard disks, plus an Advanced Recovery Mode, provides our customers with unparalleled data recovery protection." SPECIAL DOS 6.0 SUPPORT The Norton Utilities 7.0 completely supports the new DOS 6.0 memory manager and the compressed drive format. With Speed Disk, users can defragment files for faster disk access and improved data recovery, increasing the productivity and system speed on DOS 6.0 compressed drives. Norton Disk Doctor recovers and automatically repairs data from damaged DOS 6.0 compressed files and provides early detection of media defects to prevent data loss. Norton Utilities DOS 6.0 support uniquely provides data recovery, protection and optimization of compressed data. NORTON UTILITIES 7.0 ADVANTAGES FOR DOS 6.0 USERS Norton Utilities 7.0 not only leverages DOS 6.0 features, but also offers several advantages and features not available in DOS 6.0. Norton Utilities 7.0 provides comprehensive hardware diagnostics, repair and optimization for DoubleSpace, Stacker, SuperStor and SuperStor Pro drives as well as high capacity hard drives. Norton Utilities 7.0 repairs corrupted application files such as dBase, Excel, Quattro Pro, Lotus 1-2-3 and WordPerfect. Automatic data recovery, file system repair, an advanced recovery mode and an easy-to-use menu driven UnErase supporting larger files are also available in Norton Utilities 7.0. NEW FEATURES Powerful Hardware Diagnostics The Norton Utilities combines detailed hardware diagnostics with award-winning data recovery for complete system analysis and protection. Norton Utilities is the only PC utilities package available to completely test hardware and data for hidden problems. With hardware diagnostics, users can identify faulty and unstable system hardware components, preventing unexpected and intermittent failures or potential data loss. Norton Utilities runs system board tests, CMOS and memory tests. It checks floppy and hard disk drives, video components, mouse, speaker and keyboard. Serial and Parallel Port Testing provide internal and external registers, as well as advanced testing with optional loop-back connectors. Unique Support for High Capacity Drives Norton Utilities can now repair and optimize disks 10 times larger, up to 2 gigabytes, than Norton Utilities 6.01. Speed Disk quickly defragments virtually any size hard disk for improved file access times and data recovery. File Fix, Norton Utilities' file recovery program, now retrieves large-size files, and Norton Disk Doctor offers large disk support using XMS and EMS memory. Unique Stacker and SuperStor Support In addition to supporting DOS 6.0 compressed drives, Norton Utilities is also 100% compatible with disks compressed with Stacker, SuperStor and SuperStor Pro. The Norton Disk Doctor and Speed Disk can be used to perform system repair, data recovery and optimization on Stacker, SuperStor and SuperStor Pro compressed volumes as well as normal drives. Advanced Data Recovery and Protection Norton Utilities 7.0 offers a complete set of advanced data protection and recovery tools to keep computer systems running smoothly. Advanced Disk Editor, a flexible disk exploration and repair tool, includes a new built-in Advanced Recovery Mode that enables a user to view disks with virtual parameters, making it possible to recover data from physically damaged disks as well as repairing logical disk corruption. Data recovery is also possible on crashed drives that are inaccessible by other disk editors. The Norton Advise recommends solutions and fixes for more than 115 popular problems common to DOS and popular applications such as Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Quattro Pro, dBase and WordPerfect. File Fix repairs spreadsheet, database and other application files, including special routines to repair Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, Quattro Pro, dBase and WordPerfect files. The NDOS Advantage Norton Utilities NDOS provides essential DOS improvements while actually reducing the amount of memory DOS requires. It makes using DOS faster and easier and provides tools for creating more powerful batch files. NDOS features include pop-up history windows for easy access to previous commands and color enhanced directory listings. NDOS' enhanced COPY, DEL and MOVE commands lets the user handle complex file management tasks. Enhanced wildcards ease file selection with multiple wildcard characters, and character lists and ranges. NDOS features file name descriptions up to 40 characters for easier file location and over 200 command line options. NDOS is compatible with MS-DOS, DR DOS and Windows and includes full support for DOS 5.0 and 6.0 memory management, commands and switches. ADDITIONAL FEATURES Norton Utilities offers advanced network support, including data recovery and repair on network drives. Network File UnErase enables file recovery on network drives that are safeguarded with SmartCan. File Fix repairs spreadsheet, database and other application files on networks. The new DupDisk feature provides convenient single pass disk copy. Two additional recovery tools available in Norton Utilities are Enhanced Emergency Disk and Enhanced Rescue Disk. The emergency disk contains disaster recovery utilities that automatically provide access to crashed systems even when DOS has been damaged or deleted. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The Norton Utilities 7.0 is available at a suggested retail price of $179. Upgrades to registered users are available for $49. With a purchase of DOS 6.0, users can also buy Norton Utilities 7.0 for $99 at most major software retail stores. Norton Utilities 7.0 runs on IBM PC AT, PS/2 or 100% compatibles, DOS 3.3 or higher and requires 640KB RAM (1MB recommended). The program offers network support with special features for NetWare installations and is fully compatible with Windows 3.0 and 3.1. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free, or 408-252-3570. Brand and product references herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES THE NORTON DESKTOP FOR WINDOWS NETWORK MENUING ADMIN PACK 2.2 --Easily Create Standard Menus and Serve Access to The Norton Desktop for Windows-- KEY FEATURES OVERVIEW Create standard means for groups of network NDW users Provides centralized network security and control Easy menu set-up with the Administrator's Mode Increases user productivity while also minimizing user training Improved user interface for enhanced ease of use Now supports Banyan Vines Available now -- $295 SRP per server CUPERTINO, Calif. -- March 29, 1993 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced The Norton Desktop for Windows (NDW) Network Menuing Admin Pack version 2.2 (network pack), an essential network administrator's tool for creating standard, easy-to-use menus for NDW. The Norton Desktop for Windows Network Menuing Admin Pack enables network administrators to enhance network security, increase user productivity, and minimize training and support at the same time. Network administrators can ensure network security by controlling access to network applications quickly and easily. Within the password-protected administrators' module, network administrators can assign menu rights via simple list-boxes and set-up menus in the standard NDW interface. Network users can enjoy the productivity enhancements of NDW while taking advantage of easy-to-use menus to run applications on the network. "Symantec has worked closely with its corporate customers to ensure the NDW Network Pack is the network management solution that fills their needs," said Rod Turner, Symantec's executive vice president of the Peter Norton Group. "The Norton Desktop for Windows combined with the Network Pack provides secure network menuing capabilities that make it the corporate choice." CREATE STANDARD MENUS FOR GROUPS OF NETWORK USERS Administrators can establish common sets of menus for different groups of users on the network. In this consistent, customized environment, users can have access to their individual menus, as well as the common menus created by the network administrator to give him access to applications on the network. CENTRALIZED NETWORK SECURITY AND CONTROL The network pack alleviates uncertainty about which users have access to specific programs. The network administrator can restrict user access to programs on the network and secure network applications from unauthorized use. Menu rights are assigned on existing user network rights and administrators have centralized control of network application menus. The NDW network pack provides an end-user interface solution for corporate standardization. Menus can be tailored for special groups or departments, eliminating the need to manage another level of security rights. The network pack lets network managers maintain standards for security and data protection while allowing for individual preferences and giving the user a more convenient way to use applications on the network. EASY MENU SET-UP WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR'S MODE With a hot-key combination to access the Administrator's Mode in NDW, managers can use the standard dialogs in NDW's Quick Access program to customize and configure applications to be launched by a group of users and, at the same time, allow individual users to configure other program groups. By simply clicking on an individual user or network group to assign rights, administrators can set up standard menus for all network users - or tailor sets of menus for special user groups or departments. Less time and energy is spent maintaining menus because menu set-up uses the standard NDW interface - the most productive way to work in Windows. INCREASED USER PRODUCTIVITY Administrators can create consistent, easy-to-use menus to help users find and run programs on the network with a minimum of training and support. Network users can take advantage of shared network applications, and still have access to their personal or local menus. The NDW network pack is compatible with most major operating environments and now supports Banyan Vines. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The Norton Desktop for Windows Network Menuing Admin Pack version 2.2 is available at a suggested retail price of $295 per server. It requires the Norton Desktop 2.0 or higher for Windows for each network user, Windows 3.x, Novell Netware Version 2.15 or higher, LAN Manager Enhanced Version 2.0 or higher, or Banyan Vines 4.11 or higher, and 300K of free disk space for installation. The network pack and site licenses for the Norton Desktop for Windows are available through Symantec's sales organization, or through Symantec corporate resellers. For the name of a distributor who carries the NDW network pack, call (800) 343-4714, ext. 796. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free, or 408-252-3570. Brand and product references herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES THE NORTON DESKTOP 2.2 FOR WINDOWS --The Easiest File Management and Utilities Solution for Every Windows User-- KEY FEATURES OVERVIEW Glide through Windows with the intuitive, powerful desktop manager Automatic data recovery for DOS 6.0 compressed drives Read/Restore DOS 6.0 backups with ease Three times faster than DOS 6.0 backup Virus detection for 100 new strains - more than 1,500 total Antivirus scan is two to three times faster than DOS 6.0 antivirus Windows for Workgroups support, plus drag-and-drop mail capability Special $99 offer with purchase of DOS 6.0 CUPERTINO, Calif. -- March 29, 1993 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced The Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows (NDW), an easy-to-use, integrated utilities package that makes working in Windows a breeze. The award-winning Norton Desktop for Windows combines file manager and program manager, enabling users to gain immediate access to files and applications. The intuitive interface, together with dozens of utilities, dramatically improves productivity for every Windows user. The Norton Desktop for Windows, now DOS 6.0 compatible, also supports Windows for Workgroups. The Norton Desktop for Windows offers superior, automatic data recovery for DOS 6.0 compressed drives and contains the only backup that can read and restore DOS 6.0 backups and vice versa. NDW's antivirus utility detects over 1,500 viruses and scans two to three times faster than DOS 6.0 antivirus. "While the Norton Desktop for Windows now has several imitators, we've raised the bar once again with special DOS 6.0 and Windows for Workgroups support," said Rod Turner, Symantec's executive vice president of the Peter Norton Group. "There's no better value that's proven, easy-to-use or as powerful as our 2.2 release." SPECIAL DOS 6.0 SUPPORT Superior, Automatic Data Recovery for DOS 6.0 Compressed Drives Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows makes it easier than ever to recover damaged or lost data. Automatic data recovery lets the user unerase files on DOS 6.0 compressed drives. Norton Desktop for Windows' SmartErase/UnErase allows the user to recover deleted files even on network drives. The Fix-It-Disk recovers data and repairs files even when the user can't run Windows. Read/Restore DOS 6.0 Backups Using Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows Norton Desktop for Windows' backup features complete DOS 6.0 support and backup interchangeability. Backups created by DOS 6.0 can be read and restored by NDW backup and vice versa. DOS 6.0 backup and NDW backup are Format and Compression compatible. NDW's emergency DOS restore has the same capabilities. Norton Desktop for Windows backup is customizable and configurable and is two to three times faster than DOS 6.0 backup. Norton Backup is the first backup software to support MRCI (Microsoft Real-Time Compression Interface). NEW FEATURES Windows for Workgroups Support Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows with Windows for Workgroups support enhances communication between groups of users by providing a desktop that is mail-enabled and by giving workgroup users faster, easier access to files on any machine in the workgroup through NDW's file manager. Users can share files, schedule backups and scan for viruses on any PC in the workgroup. Between its file management and mail-enabled features, Norton Desktop for Windows significantly enhances file sharing and communication for groups of Windows users standardized on Windows for Workgroups as their peer-to-peer network. Users can send files easily to others, even files created by applications that aren't mail-enabled. The mail-enabled desktop allows messages and files to be sent to and from any PC in the workgroup by dragging files to the Mail Tool. Enhanced file management allows drive and file sharing between PCs in the workgroup. Individual utilities are mail-enabled to facilitate sharing of critical information like the Norton Disk Doctor reports or NDW virus scan results. System Information, Batch Runner and Desktop Editor are mail-enabled and enhanced network attributes are also supported. High Speed Tape Controller Support In addition to special support for DOS 6.0, NDW's backup utility also includes high speed tape controller support for Colorado Memory Systems and Iomega. "The combination of Windows for Workgroups support and the recently announced Network Menuing Admin Pack, make the Norton Desktop for Windows the ideal solution for networked corporations who want to increase productivity and reduce training requirements at the same time," added Turner. NORTON DESKTOP 2.2 FOR WINDOWS ADVANTAGES FOR DOS 6.0 USERS Backup With a subset of Norton Backup included in DOS 6.0, Symantec's backup technology becomes the industry accepted standard for exchange of data backed-up on floppy disks. The award-winning Norton Backup, integrated into Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows, is the only software that can read and restore backups created by DOS 6.0 and vice versa. Norton Desktop for Windows backup also performs high speed DMA (direct memory access) backups and is three times faster than DOS 6.0 backup. It is more customizable and configurable than DOS 6.0 backup, allowing the user to set compression levels, verification levels and PreSet levels. It also includes network features and Norton Disk Doctor scan. NDW backup offers support for QIC 40/80 tape drives and support for high speed tape controllers. The Backup Scheduler lets the user schedule unattended, automatic backups anytime of the day or night. Antivirus The Norton Desktop for Windows antivirus utility detects over 1,500 viruses and scans two to three times faster than DOS 6.0 antivirus. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY Free "Wired for Sound" Sampler Disk The Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows is available at a suggested retail price of $179. Upgrades to registered users are available for $19. Symantec is also offering a free Aristosoft "Wired for Sound" Pro Sampler disk (while supplies last -- a $15 value) to customers when they upgrade, or purchase Norton Desktop for Windows and DOS 6.0 at the same time. Special Promotions A special promotion with Egghead Software, running from March 30 through May 8, lets in-store customers purchase Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows for $99 and receive a free copy of DOS 6.0. A separate promotion, at most major software retail stores, lets customers buy Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows for $99, with the purchase of DOS 6.0. Norton Desktop for Windows Add-Ons Also available for Norton Desktop for Windows is the Network Menuing Admin Pack, a network administrator's tool for creating standard, easy-to-use menus for NDW, at $295 per server; the Batch Runner Technical Reference for $12; and the Network Administrator's Guide at no charge. System Requirements Norton Desktop 2.2 for Windows runs on IBM AT, PS/2, and 100% compatible PC's, Windows 3.0 or higher (Windows for Workgroups optional), DOS 3.1 or higher and requires 2MB or more RAM (3MB or more recommended), 11MB free disk space for full installation, an EGA, VGA, XGA, or SVGA video card, mouse recommended. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free, or 408-252-3570. Brand and product references herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SYMANTEC ANNOUNCES THE NORTON BACKUP 2.2 FOR DOS KEY FEATURES OVERVIEW Superset of the backup in DOS New industry standard in backup software Reads and restores backup in DOS 6.0 and vice versa Fastest, most reliable backup available Tape and high speed controller support Special $69 offer with purchase of DOS 6.0 CUPERTINO, Calif. -- March 29, 1993 -- Symantec Corporation (NASDAQ:SYMC) today announced The Norton Backup 2.2 for DOS, a superset of the DOS 6.0 backup, and the industry accepted standard for the exchange of data backed-up on floppy disks. Norton Backup offers complete DOS 6.0 support, high speed tape controller support and reads and restores backups created by DOS 6.0 and vice versa. According to Rod Turner, Symantec's executive vice president of the Peter Norton Group, the Norton Backup is the fastest backup utility on the market and is up to four times faster than DOS 6.0 backup. "The Norton Backup is the only backup solution for DOS 6.0 users and non-users alike. A large portion of DOS 6.0 users will purchase The Norton Backup because of its clear superiority over the DOS 6.0 backup." Norton Backup recovers backup data from damaged media, offers password protection, automatic backup, unattended backup and high speed data transfer. BACKING UP IS EASY Users can take advantage of preconfigured backup routines for popular application files such as Lotus 1-2-3, dBASE, Microsoft Word and Excel, and WordPerfect. The built-in Scheduler automatically runs attended or unattended backups at the user's convenience. The Norton Backup Assistant calculates when it's time to backup all files or just the ones that have changed, and automatically backs up the appropriate files. The Norton Backup also does automatic "on-the-fly" floppy disk formatting. The user can backup multiple drives in a single session and create automatic backups to a central tape device. The Norton Backup ensures security with password protection and data encryption. CORPORATE-WIDE AUTOMATION Norton Backup provides all the necessary tools for MIS/PC administrators to standardize backup procedures within their organizations. Administrators can create backup sets for corporate-wide distribution using the unique Preset option, enabling users to quickly select and run custom backups. OTHER FEATURES Norton Backup is the safest and most reliable backup product on the market. It restores data from badly damaged backup disks that other backup programs are unable to read. Bad diskettes are automatically rejected without forcing the user to restart the backup process. Norton Backup for DOS offers cross-compatibility and can restore backup diskettes created by the Norton Backup for Windows. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY Norton Backup 2.2 for DOS is available at a suggested retail price of $149. Upgrades to registered users of either Norton Backup for DOS or Windows are available for $39. With a purchase of DOS 6.0 users can also buy The Norton Backup 2.2 for DOS for $69 at most major software retail stores. It runs on IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and 100% compatible PC's and requires DOS 3.1 or higher, with 512K RAM and 2MB of hard disk storage. The Norton Backup 2.2 for DOS supports DOS 6.0, QIC 40/80 compliant tape drives, DOS devices and high speed tape controllers. Symantec Corporation develops, markets and supports a complete line of application and system software products for IBM personal computers and compatibles, and Apple Macintosh computers. Founded in 1982, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Information on the company and its products can be obtained by calling 800-441-7234 toll free, or 408-252-3570. Brand and product references herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. EOF - Uploaded to Exec-PC by Al Hansen 3/31/93 ==============================================