LANtastic(R) Network Operating System 6.0
with Artisoft Exchange(tm) mail, fax and scheduler
ARTISOFT(R)

     LANtastic 6.0 combines state-of-the-art computer networking with
built-in Artisoft Exchange electronic mail, scheduler and fax
capabilities. So you can communicate around the office -- or around
the world -- right from your desk. You need no third-party software,
no time-wasting steps. With version 6.0 of LANtastic, Artisoft has
taken a giant step forward in integrating the office LAN into a
seamless business communication system.  The LANtastic system is
flexible enough to allow you to configure your network as peer-to-
peer, dedicated server, or a combination of both. You'll print
faster, share files faster and work faster.  If you already have a
network, LANtastic 6.0 is the ideal workgroup solution.  With our
universal client, you have seamless access to the broadest range of
networks around --including Novell, IBM and Microsoft to name a few.
LANtastic has always been known for its ease of use. To make it even
better, we tested every feature in the Artisoft Usability Lab. The
results are reflected in a version that is easier and more intuitive
to use than our previous award-winning product.

Faster modular design
Version 6.0 continues advancing network speed, with up to 15% faster
data transfer than  v5.0. LANtastic software is now modular, so you
only load the server features you need.  A burst mode transfers data
faster, while using less memory. Built-in file and record  locking
add to LANtastic v6.0's performance.

Screen captures: DOS and Windows connectivity screens
Connects with many network platforms
This LANtastic network is ready for today's offices that have more
than one network in place. LANtastic clients connect seamlessly with
NetWare(R) Core Protocol (NCP) servers and with Server Message Block
(SMB) protocol used in Windows(tm) for Workgroups,  Windows NT and
LAN Server.

Integrated Artisoft Office mail and scheduler
Perhaps the most exciting addition to LANtastic is Artisoft Exchange
communications.  This built-in store-and-forward system includes
sophisticated electronic mail. But  that's only the beginning.
Artisoft Exchange communicates through fax, pagers and  links to
external mail systems such as MCI Mail and MHS-compatible systems.
Artisoft  Exchange integrates LANtastic's network user account
database with the mail directory  for easy installation and
management. A built-in personal and group scheduler uses the  mail
transport system to help coordinate meetings and appointments for the
entire office. Artisoft Exchange is part of LANtastic 6.0's Windows
interface. It uses the network  accounts and resources you've already
set up for the Mail and Scheduler. When you  change an appointment
for a group of users, the Scheduler sends a mail message notifying 
users of the change. 

The flexibility of a true peer system
Many other network operating systems require a dedicated server -- a
separate computer  to run the network. The LANtastic system lets you
choose whether to dedicate a server  or run the server on someone's
workstation. Every PC -- even an XT model with 640K of  RAM and a
20MB hard drive -- can be a workstation, using network files and
resources.  Or any computer can be a true peer -- a server sharing
its resources while it is also  someone's workstation. Any server can
use the built-in ALONE(tm) program to dedicate  its resources (such
as files, storage, disk and CD-ROM drives, printers and other 
peripherals) to other computers on the network. 

There's still more. If your office needs a server for general tasks
or a specialized  use, you can optimize it for your specific purpose,
be it as a file server, a print  server or a central database. You
can use it to maintain for user accounts and security,  for managing
network stations remotely, for remote booting or a number of other
uses.

Managing the network
 Managers on a LANtastic network are authorized to remotely control
servers or set  up central network services. This version of
LANtastic enables a network manager to  check every server's
configuration, status and performance. Screen and sound alerts  tell
when a server 's workload exceeds the thresholds you set.

A network manager can also import and export user accounts in several
text formats,  where they can be managed in an external database. To
set up a new user, the  administrator simply adjusts a standard
configuration to the person's access rights.  Access Control Lists
(ACL) and group accounts simplify security settings for groups  of
network users.

Tight security
LANtastic networks have been hailed for sophisticated security.
Thirty levels of  security define which users have access to hard
drives, subdirectories and individual  files on the network. Because
many network users have similar privileges, managers can set up
standard Access Control Lists for groups of users, assigning
identical privileges to many people at once. Within those groups, the
manager can make exceptions for individual users. 

Advanced print job control 
LANtastic network users can send print jobs to any network printer --
not just those  attached to a server. LANtastic v6.0 enables any
workstation to run a simple TSR  (terminate and stay resident)
program to take over a print server's job. The workstation collects
print jobs from multiple servers across the network and sends them to
as many  as seven attached printers. You're free to put your printers
in the most convenient  places.

Versatile printing capabilities have long been a LANtastic hallmark.
The network lets  you print a file before that file is completely
stored in the printer server's queue,  or specify a later time to run
a long print job when it will not tie up the system. 
More flexibility for custom control
LANtastic v6.0 is more flexible, with features for larger offices,
easier network  management, and the ability to connect to other
networks.   LANtastic lets you choose whether to use DOS menus or
Windows controls. It supports  any adapter driver that meets the
Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) industry  standard. 
LANtastic networks now have more features to help manage a large
office or workgroup.  Modular servers let you load only the features
you need when you're concerned with the  network's memory
requirements. 
Artisoft continues to respond to user requests and advancing
technology. LANtastic networks remain a powerful, reliable way for
people to share information and computing resources. 

Product packagesLANtastic Network Starter Kit includes software for
two network stations and two   NodeRunner/SI(tm) network interface
cards, thin coaxial cable, T-connectors,   terminators and
documentation. LANtastic Network Add-On Kit includes software for one
network station and one   NodeRunner/SI network interface card, a
thin coaxial cable, T-connector, terminator   and documentation. 
LANtastic Network Software Kit software and documentation are
available in packages    for 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 users.

Features
Performance
Transfers data 15% faster than version 5.0 and handles complex
databases more efficiently than ever before with internal file and
record locking

Loads only the functions you need through modular construction,
leaving more memory  for applications

Prints faster from Windows with user-controlled settings

Interoperability

Communicates and interoperates with NetWare v2.x, v3.x or v4.x
servers through NCP  (NetWare Core Protocol)

Communicates and interoperates with LAN Server, Windows for
Workgroups and Windows  NT servers through SMB (Server Message Block)
protocol 

Mixes Windows and DOS stations as equals on the same network, where
any PC can be a  standalone server, workstation or a true peer
workstation/server 

Connects to OS/2(R), WORM and other non-DOS drives.

Works with LANtastic v5.0 and Simply LANtastic(tm) network stations.

Supports NDIS-compliant network adapter drivers

Administration
Manages network servers, checking configuration, status and
performance Warns manager when server's workload exceeds user-defined
thresholds Imports and exports user accounts to or from text files
for easier management  using databases, spreadsheets or word
processors
Configures and manages an entire network from one PC
Unloads from memory without rebooting
Tracks network activity with audit trails
Protects privacy with 30 security levels, from individual files to
whole drives  and by individual users to defined user groups
Safeguards your network from power failures with built-in UPS support
Closes files and shuts down servers from remote stations
Accepts wildcard user names and user groups 
Compatible with Microsoft Windows v3.1
Reconnects workstation to server if the connection is broken

Communication
Includes Artisoft Exchange's sophisticated electronic mail, fax and
pager communications Integrates Artisoft Exchange with LANtastic
network user database Includes global and private address books,
mailing lists, bulletin boards, fax viewer,  text, voice and fax
attachments with mail features
Adds private and group schedulers for more effective time management
Supports network DDE in Windows with Linkbook feature
Shares files, printers, hard drives and CD-ROM drives


Specifications
RAM overhead
28-40K/server (depending on configuration)
15-30K/workstation (depending on configuration)
Expanded and extended memory supported, but not required

Maximum users per server
500 per server

PC requirements
IBM(R) PC or compatible, XT or above, 640K RAM (DOS)
IBM PC or compatible, 80286 processor or above, 2MB RAM minimum,    
   4MB RAM recommended (Windows 3.1)
MS-DOS(R) 3.1 and above (3.2 is not recommended)
Windows 3.1 (for Windows operation)
One floppy drive (supports diskless workstations with Artisoft
adapters and optional  boot ROM or PEROM chip)

The Artisoft Advantage
Free technical support to registered owners and resellers
A 30-day money-back guarantee on all Artisoft products
Five-year limited warranty on Artisoft hardware

ARTISOFT
Artisoft International Headquarters  Tucson, Arizona  USA 
602-670-7100

(C)1994 ARTISOFT, INC. All rights reserved. Artisoft and LANtastic
are registered  trademarks, and ALONE, Artisoft Exchange, NodeRunner
and Simply LANtastic are  trademarks of Artisoft, Inc. Other company
names, brand names and product names  are the property and/or
trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications  subject to
change without notice.
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