jrp@rducky.UUCP (JIM PICKERING) (10/25/89)
XTree Company, publishers of XTree and XTreePro, the industry standards in disk management software for the IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 and compatible computers, extends its product line into the Novell Network marketplace with the release of XTreeNet(TM). Like XTree and XTreePro, XTreeNet provides workstation users with a clear graphic display of their directory using a tree structure, and updates all statistical data as organizational tasks are performed. With XTreeNet, users can quickly access, delete, rename, edit, view, list, print or copy any combination of files within any or all directories on any number of logged, fixed or floppy drives, all with a single keystroke. DOS-like commands are organized into an intuitive interface and on-line help screens provide quick reference checks. Unlike XTree and XTreePro, XTreeNet is specifically licensed for a Novell network and supports and validates all Novell NetWare security rights before any operation is performed. For the first time, workstation users can manage personal files on the network server as well as on their individual workstation disks. HIGHEST LEVEL OF NETWORK SECURITY In addition to its disk management capabilities, XTreeNet offers network supervisors the highest level of security available in the network environment. XTreeNet enhances NetWare's security features by allowing the supervisor to restrict the programs or files within a given directory to which a particular user or group of users may have access. With XTreeNet, the network supervisor can designate authorized users, set up XTreeNet's program defaults and determine whether system or hidden files should be displayed. For further protection, only the files and directories to which a user has access rights and can be operated on are displayed. Other files or directories are "invisible" to users without proper authorization. Supervisors can also limit which XTreeNet commands are available for each user in each directory. MORE THAN DISK MANAGEMENT XTreeNet's new productivity features include the ability to manage up to 16,000 files, log-on to 26 drives simultaneously, and eliminate typing path commands using a destination pointer. Other new features include: file attribute security to protect movement or deletion of hidden and system files, multiple file specifications so users can work with up to four particular types of files, and a DOS- like command line that saves the last 16 commands in a Command History. Like XTreePro, XTreeNet also includes a built-in ASCII text editor called 1Word(TM) that features most word processing functions, an easy-to-use command structure and WordStar- like commands. With 1Word users can edit any file and even remove embedded control characters from text files. 1Word can also mark, move, copy or delete a block of text, and offers search and replace capabilities. EXCLUSIVE FEATURES While XTreePro and XTreeNet share many similar features, there are many major differences between the two utilities, according to Leonard. For example, XTreeNet allows the NetWare shareable attribute to be modified. XTreeNet displays NetWare file information such as the creation date, last accessed dates, file owner, and whether the file is flagged as indexed or transactional. PRICING AND REQUIREMENTS XTreeNet retails for $395 per server and is shipping now. XTreeNet requires an IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2 or 100% compatible computer workstation, DOS 2.1 or higher, 256K and Novell Advanced NetWare version 2.0A, 2.1x, or NetWare 286 ELS. XTreeNet includes both 3.5" and 5.25" disks and is not copy protected. Telephone technical support is also available free of charge to registered users. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information about XTreeNet or any XTree Company product, contact Therese Solimeno, Marketing Communications Manager, XTree Company, 4330 Santa Fe Road, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, or call (805) 541-0604. --- Jim Pickering c/o Technical Solutions || (north) ..csustan!polyslo!rducky!jrp P.O. Box 1045 || (south) ..sdsu!polyslo!rducky!jrp Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 || (south) ..csun!polyslo!rducky!jrp (805) 473-1037 || (east) ..csufres!polyslo!rducky!jrp