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FacetCorp Updates FacetWin
Version 1.1 Released
March 12, 1997
FacetCorp, (Plano, TX USA), announces the release of FacetWin Version 1.1. FacetWin provides a complete solution for Windows®95 and Windows NT™ to UNIX® integration, including transparent file & print services, terminal emulation, PC backup/restore, email & modem servers and remote computing support. FacetWin Version 1.1 is immediately available and includes enhanced server and terminal emulator features (see attached feature summary).
FacetWin differs from existing connectivity alternatives in several ways. First, FacetCorp based the file and print services in FacetWin upon the Common Internet File System (CIFS) formerly known as SMB. This is the primary system that Microsoft Windows uses for networking PCs. Most other connectivity products use the UNIX-oriented Network File System (NFS) method of loading NFS software on the PC to enable it as a UNIX NFS client. Instead, FacetWin provides a UNIX CIFS server, that requires no additional software to be loaded on the PC to get completely transparent file and print services. CIFS was chosen for FacetWin because it is very easy to install and administer (since FacetWin administration can take place from the UNIX server), and because of its good performance. The only part of FacetWin to run on the PC is the terminal emulator, which was designed as a native 32-bit application for Windows 95 or NT. In creating the terminal emulator, FacetCorp was able to leverage the terminal emulation technology in FacetTerm, the company's award winning multi-session product.
Market responsiveness to FacetWin has been remarkably positive since the product was first released in July 1996 with thousands of users worldwide. The FacetWin customer list includes such names as: Carnegie Mellon University, Computer Associates, IBM Corporation, JP Morgan, Penske Auto Centers, Royal Crown Bottling, Southwestern Bell and State Farm Insurance. These users, and many more, are enjoying the benefits of the feature rich FacetWin product.
FacetWin Version 1.1 is immediately available for ordering and shipment. This is a point release and is available free of charge to existing licensed users, as is technical support. Any FacetWin licensed customer may download and use this version without re-registering the software. Pricing remains at $195 (U.S.) for a single user license of FacetWin with additional multi-user discounts. FacetCorp also offers a free, no obligation, 30-day evaluation copy of FacetWin. FacetWin Version 1.1 is available to download at www.facetcorp.com.
Originally founded in 1979 as Structured Software Solutions, Inc. (SSSI), FacetCorp is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the privately held company. Located in Plano, Texas, USA, FacetCorp develops software productivity applications that enable users of personal computers and low cost character terminals to take advantage of UNIX-based host computers.
NEW FacetWin FEATURE SUMMARY
New Server Features:
- Centralized messaging allows the UNIX System Administrator to send messages to all FacetWin users, even if they are not running the terminal emulator
- "Guest Account" allows administrators to accept file and print connections from users who do not have UNIX login accounts, and to control their access to the system
- The file server now provides mixed case file name support
PPP proxy support so PPP connected PCs can "see" the rest of the LAN through the "Network Neighborhood"
- Simple administrator menu allows one key control of entire system including license editing, stopping and starting servers and status utilities
- Status utilities allow the System Administrator to "see" who is connected to system
New Emulator Features:
- Complete keyboard mapping functionality which is configurable to cause different sequences to be sent when keys are pressed
- Function key programming is now supported in the terminal emulator
- Significantly improved support for non-US languages and keyboards including character set handling for Western and Central Europe
- National Replacement Character keyboard modes for compatibility with older 7-bit applications in non-US locales
- PC command gives UNIX applications the ability to launch PC applications from the UNIX server
- The terminal emulator speed and performance has been substantially enhanced
- Wide column mode is now supported under application program control
FacetWin FEATURE SUMMARY
Transparent File Services: FacetWin enables users to view, access and save files, as well as launch Windows applications located on a UNIX server, without the hassle of copying files back and forth. UNIX disks simply appear in the "Network Neighborhood."
Transparent Print Services: FacetWin allows Windows users to access any UNIX printer directly from their Windows application. The product also lets UNIX users print to the PC printers.
Terminal Emulation: FacetWin includes support for the most widely used terminal emulation families including Digital's VT series, SCO/ANSI color console, Wyse, and IBM. Terminal emulation allows PC users to work with UNIX-based applications by emulating a UNIX work environment. The terminal emulation in FacetWin also includes the unique Window Watch™ and QuickLaunch™ features.
PC Backup: FacetWin allows system administrators to schedule and perform routine backups of networked PCs to a UNIX tape drive.
Modem Server: FacetWin Windows terminal emulation access a pool of modems connected to a UNIX host from anywhere on the network. The server effectively provides modem access to users without requiring them to be physically wired to a modem and phone line.
Email Server: FacetWin includes a POP3 server which allows email to be moved between UNIX and Windows mail systems. This means users can use any POP3 compliant mail client they prefer.
Remote Computing Support: All features included in FacetWin may also be utilized from a PC connected over a dial-in modem. This makes it possible for a user working at home or on the road to access and/or print files located anywhere on the network.
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