{LANTASTIC/AI {ADAPTER {INDEPENDENT {Network Operating System Run the LANtastic network on a multitude of third-party adapters. LANtastic/AI software is an adapter-independent version of the LANtastic Network Operating System, which runs the world's most popular peer-to-peer network on third-party adapters. Simple to install, use and support, the LANtastic network is a full-featured, high-performance system that connects PC users in a high-tech democracy where any workstation can also be a server. This allows freely exchanging information, programs, printers, hard disks and even CD-ROM drives across your network. The latest version of LANtastic system still uses a tiny portion of your PC's RAM, but has taken a quantum leap in speed, based on a quicker new NetBIOS and extensive resource caching for instant access to frequently-requested data. Managing network resources and security is more flexible than ever. Now you can set up servers, user accounts and shared resources, like printers, through your choice of user-friendly menus, direct DOS commands, batch files or hot keys. Printing, too, has gained new flexibility. Large files can begin printing before they finish spooling to the server's hard drive. A new print queue screen monitors the list of files waiting to print and estimated times to start and complete each print job. Combined with highly individualized security options, e-mail with built-in notification and voice capability, network activity audit trails and compatibility with Microsoft Windows in real, standard and enhanced modes, the LANtastic network has the features to remain the leader of the peer-to-peer pack. Whether you choose the unlimited version for up to 300 nodes, or the single-user version for just a few nodes with the option to expand to the unlimited version at a later date, LANtastic/AI software comes complete with LANtastic system documentation and drivers for adapters from IBM, Western Digital, SMC, Thomas-Conrad, Tandy, Xircom, 3COM, Novell and compatibles, and various other adapters with NetBIOS- compatible drivers, as well as a generic ARCNET driver. For an up-to- date list of compatible adapters, call your Artisoft Technical Sales representative. Here's why the LANtastic network won PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award three years in a row: "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 {LANcache_ 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 program's disk caching lets you process data much faster than many other networks because it caches both reads and writes, reducing the number of physical accesses to the disk. Designed to be fully compatible with Microsoft Windows, LANcache will release its own memory to Windows to allow better performance when it detects that Windows is running. LANcache will also allow you to cache some memory and leave the rest to Windows. Resource caching also provides virtually instantaneous response in verifying your access rights and looking up directories. Caching large files also provides random access to any point within a document. {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. {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 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 notification. One easy menu lets you use the LANtastic 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 LANPUP_ alerts you immediately whenever you receive a new message. {Adds voice to your PC communications. Because the LANtastic system 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. And it's as easy as picking up the telephone-style handset provided with each Sounding Board, bringing up a handy on-screen menu, and talking. You can use the Voice Chat feature to carry on a realtime conversation, or your voice message can be saved in digital format for playback later---just like regular e-mail. LANtastic NOS makes networking so easy, you can take it for granted. Edit and proofread your co-worker's documents without leaving your desk. Balance your books easily because your entire accounting department shares the data base. Inventory management is streamlined when everyone on the network has access to inventory records and can track products from raw material to finished products. Don't lose another productive minute. Put the power of a LANtastic network to work for you. {Features o One of the smallest RAM overheads of any LAN o Cost-cutting peer-to-peer resource sharing o Resource caching boosts network speed o Multiple levels of security o Streamlined performance from high-speed throughput o Handles large number of users with minimal performance loss o Auto-login makes quick and easy server connections, can log into multiple servers with one command o Print queue reports status of jobs in queue, time of start and completion o Printing can begin before file completely spools to the server o Issue network management commands through menus, hot keys, DOS command line, batch files or Windows o Unloadable from memory o Easy installation with configuration options o Electronic mail with Chat and pop-up notification o Sound capabilities for optional Voice Mail and Voice Chat o UPS support safeguards your network o Remote server processing and shutdown o Loads into high memory with EMS software or DOS 5.0 o ALONE_ program sets up a dedicated server o Wildcard usernames for groups of users o Despools to multiple printers simultaneously o Audit trails track network activity o Exceeds DOS limits opening up to 5100 files per server o Supports DOS 3.1 and above file and record locking o Runs other NetBIOS-compatible applications o Cleanest CD-ROM networking support available o Full support of Microsoft Windows 3.0 and above in standard and enhanced modes {Specifications {PC requirements: o IBM PC and compatibles using NetBIOS-compatible network adapters o MS-DOS 3.1 or above (3.2 not recommended) {Network Operating System RAM overhead (not including NetBIOS {drivers): o Server/workstation: Less than 40K o Workstation: Less than 13K {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 LANtastic for NetWare system adds valuable peer-to-peer networking features to a Novell NetWare network o ArtiCom software provides network modem sharing and terminal emulation o The Network Eye program offers remote network management