root@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US (Mark J. Bailey) (07/14/89)
Hello,
I am considering buying a package that will allow me to remotely access and
run DOS applications from a 386 over a modem. I have heard of two products
in particular that permit graphics, colors, etc., that seem to work fairly
well. This is to run over 2400 baud lines. For the applications in question,
speed and choppiness of screen updates is neglegible (sp?). I have had the
opportunity to work with Dymanic Microprocessor Associates pcANYWHERE. The
package I saw demonstrated was dated 1987. I was very impressed. A sales
rep at DMA told me today that the newest version now handled all graphics
modes, and when running on a 386-AT, would allow three different users to
call in and access the machine simultaneously, yet independent (so to speak)
of each other. Sort of a networking environment. pcANYWHERE also allows
the user to enter the system on terminals other than another PC running the
same package (ie, Wyse 60, etc.).
The other package I have been told about (I have not seen it run) is
Carbon Copy Plus. Here is where I need some input. Does anyone out there
have knowledge of either of these products (over and above mine :-) and
especially how they compare (practically) and what are some advantages of
one over the other? pcANYWHERE sells for $145 which includes "license" (?)
for both a host and a remote unit. It is my understanding that Carbon
Copy Plus (which sells for $195) needs a *different* package for each host,
ie, a given copy will not talk with itself. DMA also claimed that pcANYWHERE
was faster than Carbon Copy Plus...but again, they want to sell me pcANYWHERE.
If anyone can provide further details on either and/or both of these packages,
or any other packages that do the same thing, I would really appreciate
hearing from you. Please email responses and I will summarize should it
seem necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Mark.
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DOMAIN: mjb@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US | Murfreesboro, TN USAchris@zorin.UUCP (Christopher Nielsen) (07/19/89)
In article <489@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US>, root@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US (Mark J. Bailey) writes: > The other package I have been told about (I have not seen it run) is > Carbon Copy Plus. Here is where I need some input. Does anyone out there > have knowledge of either of these products (over and above mine :-) and > ie, a given copy will not talk with itself. DMA also claimed that pcANYWHER I use Carbon Copy all the time. I don't know about graphics, but it is a bit slow. It seems to take forever for it to 'disconnect'. When you run CCHELP (the calling program) you have to wait a long time while you stare at the copyright banner. It does work, but lots of times (with less than optimum modems) it thinks it's still dialing, after you hear the modems connect. Other times, you see 'Sending password to CC' for ever. (they never really get synced up). I'm looking for a package I can use with a terminal (or unix/cu) instead of having a companion program. In all, CC works, but is annoying sometimes... Christopher A. Nielsen ////////////////// Zorin Data Systems, Inc //// P.O. Box 5669 Santa Monica, CA 90405-0669 //// (213) 399-3804 x 45 //// UUCP: randvax!zorin!info //// <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Zorin... "The Future OnLine" >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> < Online Product Information and other services - Call or write for free demo >
root@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US (Mark J. Bailey) (07/24/89)
In article <188@zorin.UUCP>, chris@zorin.UUCP (Christopher Nielsen) writes: > In article > <489@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US>, root@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US (Mark J. Bailey) writes: > > The other package I have been told about (I have not seen it run) is > > Carbon Copy Plus. Here is where I need some input. Does anyone out there > > have knowledge of either of these products (over and above mine :-) and > > ie, a given copy will not talk with itself. DMA also claimed that pcANYWHER > > I use Carbon Copy all the time. I don't know about graphics, but it is a bit > slow. It seems to take forever for it to 'disconnect'. When you run CCHELP > (the calling program) you have to wait a long time while you stare at the > copyright banner. It does work, but lots of times (with less than optimum > modems) it thinks it's still dialing, after you hear the modems connect. > Other times, you see 'Sending password to CC' for ever. (they never really > get synced up). I'm looking for a package I can use with a terminal (or > unix/cu) instead of having a companion program. In all, CC works, but is > annoying sometimes... > Well, I could not wait any longer! :-) I got the brochure on pcAnywhere III direct from Dynamic MicroProcessor Associates, and could resist rushing to my local dealer and buying it! $99!!! This thing is great! It does all graphics modes, has printing on both host and remote (including graphics!) has the ability to take calls from 30+ other terminals besides the supplied term program ATERM (which by the way comes with it - ie, you get the software for both the host and remote system unlike CC). The speed is very nice too. At 2400 baud, I enjoying satisfactory screen updates on color text, and reasonable screen updates on graphics screens, although I would want to run windows! :-) But, at any length, with the amount of features, and the ease of use, I highly recommend this package! Just wanted to share this with you. By the way, you can get more info on pcAnywhere by calling DMA at 212-687-7115. Note: I am not associated in any way with DMA other than I am satisfied with this product. Hope this helps. Mark. -- Mark J. Bailey "Ya'll com bak naw, ya hear!" USMAIL: 511 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 ___________________________ VOICE: +1 615 893 0098 | JobSoft UUCP: ...!{ames,mit-eddie}!attctc!mjbtn!mjb | Design & Development Co. DOMAIN: mjb@mjbtn.MFEE.TN.US | Murfreesboro, TN USA