Introducing . . . L I N K W I Z LinkWiz is a standalone software utility that is similar to other available communication software packages, except that LinkWiz provides the additional advantages of ultra high speed data transfer between both similar and dissimilar operating systems (such as OS/2, DOS, and Windows), it easily transfers very large production size files, and directories, and it includes the amazing new Clone Disk Dump feature described below. LinkWiz achieves it's ultra high data transfer speed by using the PC's parallel or serial ports with specially wired cables that are included with the package. Disk Cloning Capability LinkWiz's unique Clone Disk Dump feature allows either an entire DOS/Windows or OS/2 disk, or selected directories of an OS/2 or DOS/Windows disk, including the boot sector, to be very easily and very quickly (just minutes) dumped into a single disk file on either a second PC or the local PC. This single dump file can then either be archived to tape, or used to quickly and easily restore the source PC, (or another PC), back to it's original operating state. For example, a single empty PC can have a DOS dump file loaded onto it in just minutes and be bootable and fully operational. Then, an OS/2 dump file can be loaded onto the same system to convert it to a bootable, fully functional OS/2 system. Within minutes, any previously dumped OS/2 or DOS/Windows clone file can be restored to the PC and made bootable and operational, allowing users to easily and painlessly convert a single PC to different operating systems and/or different operating system configurations. K E Y F E A T U R E S * Extremely high transfer speed allows parallel data transfer at rates of up to 2 million bps (250,000 bytes per second, 15 megabytes per minute, which is faster than most tape drives!). Actual transfer rates depend upon specific hardware configuration and operating system. However, most systems easily attain 800,000 to 1.2 million bps (100,000 to 150,000 bytes per second, 6 MB to 9 MB per minute) transfer rates. * Easily transmits either binary or ascii data between UNIX and DOS, UNIX and OS/2, OS/2 and DOS, Unix and Unix, OS/2 and OS/2, DOS and DOS, etc. * Operates bi-directionally, allowing files to be transmitted to or received from either system. * Transfers very large, production size directories (i.e., thousands of files) and very large files (i.e., gigabyte size files). * Provides an easy to use split screen interface with pull down menus. This enables directory and file names from both computers to be displayed simultaneously. * Provides on-line context sensitive help. * Uses a mouse and/or a keyboard. * Allows the contents of individual files to be displayed with the View facility. * Provides the same easy to learn and easy to use interface for all LinkWiz versions (i.e., UNIX, DOS, OS/2, etc.). * Supports both interactive and batch mode. Batch mode allows repetitive file transfer to be set up in batch files (or shell scripts under Unix). * OS/2 version runs as a native application, supports Presentation Manager, long file names, extended attributes, FAT files, hpfs, and provides blindingly fast 32 bit I/O. Icons provide point and click operation. * Allows new "blank" PCs to be "cloned" from a fully loaded source PC, by quickly transferring all files from the source PC to the clone in minutes. * LinkWiz cloning can handle any PC and can make a full disk image copy (or selected directory image copy) onto another PC. * LinkWiz cloning also allows a single PC to hold numerous template DOS/Windows or OS/2 systems, and very easily load them onto target PCs. It takes about 5 minutes to load a typical 25 megabyte image. There is no faster way of getting DOS/Windows or OS/2 loaded into a PC. * Easily installs in just a few minutes and requires almost no setup. Once started, LinkWiz automatically determines which parallel or serial port is being used and attaches to it. However, the user can override the selection and force a different port selection, if desired. * Simplifies system conversions, system upgrades and file transfers between portable notebook and laptop computers, by very rapidly transferring large amounts of data between systems, in either attended or unattended mode. * Automatically adjusts to the fastest and most error free transmission rate with no manual intervention required. * Provides automatic full error correction. * OS/2 version runs as a native application, supports Presentation Manager, long file names, extended attributes, FAT files, hpfs, and provides blindingly fast 32 bit I/O. Icons provide point and click operation. * Allows new "blank" PCs to be "cloned" from a fully loaded source PC, by quickly transferring all files from the source PC to the clone in minutes. * LinkWiz cloning can handle any PC and can make a full disk image copy (or selected directory image copy) onto another PC. * LinkWiz cloning also allows a single PC to hold numerous template DOS/Windows or OS/2 systems, and very easily load them onto target PCs. It takes about 5 minutes to load a typical 25 megabyte image. There is no faster way of getting DOS/Windows or OS/2 loaded into a PC. * Easily installs in just a few minutes and requires almost no setup. Once started, LinkWiz automatically determines which parallel or serial port is being used and attaches to it. However, the user can override the selection and force a different port selection, if desired. * Simplifies system conversions, system upgrades and file transfers between portable notebook and laptop computers, by very rapidly transferring large amounts of data between systems, in either attended or unattended mode. * Automatically adjusts to the fastest and most error free transmission rate with no manual intervention required. * Provides automatic full error correction.Includes both a parallel cable and a dual connector serial cable (i.e., both 9 pin and 25 pin connectors on each end). * Allows new "blank" PCs to be "cloned" from a fully loaded source PC, by quickly transferring all files from the source PC to the clone in minutes. * LinkWiz cloning can handle any PC and can make a full disk image copy (or selected directory image copy) onto another PC. * LinkWiz cloning also allows a single PC to hold numerous template DOS/Windows or OS/2 systems, and very easily load them onto target PCs. It takes about 5 minutes to load a typical 25 megabyte image. There is no faster way of getting DOS/Windows or OS/2 loaded into a PC. * Easily installs in just a few minutes and requires almost no setup. Once started, LinkWiz automatically determines which parallel or serial port is being used and attaches to it. However, the user can override the selection and force a different port selection, if desired. * Simplifies system conversions, system upgrades and file transfers between portable notebook and laptop computers, by very rapidly transferring large amounts of data between systems, in either attended or unattended mode. * Automatically adjusts to the fastest and most error free transmission rate with no manual intervention required. * Provides automatic full error correction. All this for only $149. Ask us about our competitive upgrade offer! Order Today! 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