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>:If you have an ADAPTEC - Controller and have EZ-SCSI, you can use it´s
>:Win-Backup proggie. Not much of a program, but does the job...
>
>But it doesn't know about long file names.  So, your first restore will 
>trash your system.  Same for any other older disk utility.  Play with a 
>long filename with a DOS/Win 3.1 program, lose the long filename.



                           8/22/95 News Release

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Adaptec Provides the First All-in-One Complete SCSI Software Solution for
Windows 95

The new Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4.0 Software Provides 32-bit Applications and
Tools For Ultimate Control, Productivity and Ease of Use with SCSI
Peripherals

Milpitas, Calif, - August 22, 1995 - Adaptec (NASDAQ:ADPT), an industry
leader in input/output (I/O) technology, today announced significant
additions to its popular Adaptec EZ-SCSI software. Version 4.0 provides a
suite of 32-bit applications and tools which can be used with an Advanced
SCSI Programming Interface- (ASPI) compliant host adapter to support
virtually all major SCSI peripherals. These applications and tools include:
SCSI Tape Backup, CD-R mastering and duplication software, Photo CD Viewer
and CD Players, and SCSI Explorer, a collection of SCSI system management
tools.

Today, most users need to connect to one or more peripherals, including
disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, scanners, and removable disk
devices. As more users move to powerful multitasking operating systems,
these peripherals will continue to gain popularity on the desktop. But for
true ease of use, the applications and tools that enable these peripherals
must offer simple connectivity. Also, many 32-bit multitasking operating
systems such as Windows 95 and Windows NT require 32-bit applications to
maximize their performance capabilities. Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4.0 software is
designed to address these requirements.

"If users truly want to take advantage of Windows 95, multitasking and Plug
and Play, they'll need an effective and easy way to manage their SCSI
peripherals," said S. Sundaresh, vice president and general manager of the
Personal I/O business unit at Adaptec. "Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4.0 software is the
easiest solution."

Applications:

SCSI Tape Backup
     The SCSI Tape Backup application supports a broad list of devices and
     backs up volumes, directories and individual files to prevent loss of
     data. It also includes restore capabilities. In tune with the needs of
     Windows 95 users, there is support for long file names.
CD Writer and Copier
     The CD Writer and Copier enables CD-R mastering from the desktop and
     the ability to backup the entire contents of one CD to a second CD.
Photo CD Viewer and CD Player
     The Photo CD Viewer application allows stored photographic images to
     be viewed on a PC or edited and exported as data files for multimedia
     applications (Adaptec has included over 80 color photos for immediate
     use). The CD Player allows users to easily play Audio CDs on their PCs
     using controls that work like a home stereo system. Adaptec EZ-SCSI
     4.0 software provides four different CD Player versions for maximum
     flexibility. These versions include: jukebox, standard, mini, and
     micro.

SCSI Explorer Tools:

SCSI Interrogator and Read and Write Cache
     The SCSI Interrogator tool displays detailed hardware characteristics
     for each device connected to the SCSI bus for easy detection of device
     status and diagnosis. The Read and Write Cache tool allows users to
     control key drive performance parameters to optimize system
     performance.
Power Management
     This tool automatically powers down drives that are not in use for a
     quieter, more energy efficient system.

Other Applications & Tools:

QuickScan
     QuickScan allows photos or images to be scanned and printed for
     immediate viewing or to be saved in one of several file formats.
SCSIBench and Drive Light
     To enhance or tune system performance, SCSIBench allows users to
     measure how their SCSI subsystems are performing under various system
     conditions. The drive light tool displays a visual graphic on the
     computer desktop to indicate disk activity.
SCSITutor
     SCSITutor provides users with information and diagrams on SCSI in
     easy-to-understand terms.

Pricing and Availability

Adaptec EZ-SCSI 4.0 software will be available to users through
distribution and directly through Adaptec for under $100 in October 1995.
Special upgrade pricing will be available for current Adaptec EZ-SCSI
users.
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Ed. Note:  The bad news is that even if you were to buy an Adaptec HA 
now (like myself, who just ordered a 3940), you still would have to pay 
for a $29 upgrade fee to EZSCSI 4.