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From: Press Release <press@lonestar.cactus.com>
Subject: LONE-TAR v4.0 Press Release
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 17:25:13 GMT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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LONE STAR SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES LONE-TAR(r) Version 4.0!
MOUNT AIRY, MD (August 5, 2003) - Lone Star Software Corporation is
pleased to announce LONE-TAR Version 4.0. complete backup and total
disaster recovery software for UNIX(r) and Linux(r). With the culmination
of our latest version including such new features as license management,
data encryption and bootable LONE-TAR backup and recovery media, we have
set forth a future of unlimited possibilities.
NEW FEATURES in v4.0:
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o 256-bit encryption feature allows archived files to be encrypted on the
backup media, keeping the data in them secure from unauthorized access.
o Backups may be created on optical media, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW & CD-R/RW.
o Introducing "BLT" - Bootable LONE-TAR backup with RESCUE-RANGER(r)
disaster recovery combines a backup and recovery on one piece of media
allowing a full system recovery to be a breeze.
o OBDR(tm) [HP's One Button Disaster Recovery] Support - LONE-TAR and
RESCUE-RANGER now support making your backups to tape bootable with
HP Tape Drives that support OBDR.
o Device Manager - You can go into the device manager at any time to
change/add/remove a device, plus customize each one with its own unique
settings such as compression and encryption.
o Device Auto-Detection - Now LONE-TAR makes it even easier to configure
your devices by detecting any recognized device on your system during
install or anytime you add new devices.
o License Manager - New licensing for demo and live products. Demos can
be extended or made live with an activation code without the need to
reinstall.
o LTX Menu Interface - GUI Menu Interface. Now version 2.0 includes the
same great features as the new redesigned character interface.
o Character Menu Interface - Redesigned and extremely easy to use.
o TAPE-TELL - better backup management.
o Self-extracting installation wizard - makes new or upgrade installs
a breeze, optionally preserving previous settings from prior versions.
o Online Update - LONE-TAR can now be updated online, with an easy to use
menu option. This new feature can check for updates to both LONE-TAR and
RESCUE-RANGER with the touch of a button.
o Plus many more script and program enhancements and improvements.
Availability:
=============
o LONE-TAR v4.0 is available via our international network of value
added resellers and distributors. Quantity discounts, pricing
incentives and competitive upgrades are available, as well as
personal home editions and corporate site licenses.
o Technical support is included for one full year, which includes
24 x 7 disaster recovery support at no additional cost.
o Data Encryption feature is currently available at no additional cost.
o Please contact our Sales office for additional pricing information at
800-525-8649 or by email at sales@cactus.com. Also, fully functional
evaluation copies are available from the Lone Star Software Corporation
web site at http://www.LONE-TAR.com.
About Lone Star Software Corporation:
=====================================
Lone Star Software Corp. has been serving the UNIX/Linux community with
leading edge backup solutions along with outstanding 24 x 7 technical
support for over two decades. For more information, visit us at
http://www.LONE-TAR.com, contact Lone Star Software Sales at 800-525-8649,
or by emailing us at sales@cactus.com.
SCO FORUM - LAS VEGAS:
======================
Please visit our exibit booth #1 at SCO Forum in Las Vegas at the
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Dates are August 17 thru 19, 2003.
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Cactus International, Inc. | |_| | | | Backup Software for UNIX and LINUX
Sales: 301.829.1622 _ |___ |_| | 24x7 Support Available
ftp.cactus.com _| ~- | ___| RESCUE-RANGER(tm) and AIR-BAG(tm)
http://www.LONE-TAR.com \, _} | | Disaster Recovery Software
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