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Re: F-PROT / Win 95

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From: J. Bruce Robin
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 00:00
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F-prot does work in Win95, at least for file structures respecting the
8-3 rule.  Virstop does NOT run.

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J. Bruce Robin
Technical Services
Department of Geography
University of Ottawa
jbrobin@aix1.uottawa.ca
(613) 562-5800 ext. 1048
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On Mon, 17 Jun 1996, Tim Leamy wrote:

> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> All,
>
>   I asked the F-Prot people about upgrading from the Dos version to the
> Windows 95 version.  Unfortunatly the versions are handled by different
> companies.  And the Windows 95 verions costs over 10 times as much.  :(
>   But they say below that the Dos version will work in Win95.  I find
> that sort of hard to believe and was wondering if any has tried it in a
> lab situation.  Does it really work?  Thanks.
>
>                         Tim Leamy
>                         Information Resources
>                         University of California at Davis
>                         tcleamy@ucdavis.edu
>
>
> >
> > The DOS shareware, for which you are currently licensed, will function very
> > well under Win95.  We have installed this operating system on our own office
> > workstations, and although there is much fault to be found with the system
> > we have not managed to find any problems running our product under it.
> >
> > If, however, you are looking for a specially-designed 32-bit Win95 version,
> > I must refer you to our local F-PROT Professional dealer:
> >
> > Command Software Systems, Inc.
> > Tel. 407-575-3200
> > Fax  407-575-3026
> > e-mail sales@commandcom.com
> >
> > Any arrangements between yourself and Command Software is independant of
> > your licensing of the DOS shareware with Frisk Software.
> >
> > Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
> >
> > Greetings from Iceland, Geir Gunnlaugsson
> >
>
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