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Aptiva - Upgrading a PS/1 to IBM PC DOS 7.0
Applicable to: United States
Upgrading your DOS 5.0 system to IBM PC DOS Version 7 is an easy step. A SETUP program is provided with on-line HELP, which guides you through each step of the setup process and provides help whenever it is needed. The IBM PC DOS 7 features are described in the information that follows. The information is condensed from the original IBM press release and other sources:
IBM PC DOS 7 is the most advanced DOS available, offering more memory and more disk space than any previous version including Microsoft's MS-DOS 6.22. IBM PC DOS 7 includes integrated data compression from Stac Electronics, the leading provider of PC compression software; an extensive on-line help system; and exclusive features designed for mobile users, such as file synchronization, docking capabilities and the latest support from Phoenix Technologies for PCMCIA cards. PC DOS 7 was designed to add value and power to existing DOS and DOS/Windows environments. The inclusion of these utilities may eliminate or significantly reduce the need for users to supplement their system software with additional tools. IBM PC DOS 7 includes the following features:
Easy install and upgrades from any DOS Version 3.3, or later.
IBM's version of Central Point's Backup utilities for PC DOS and Windows, which now includes enhanced tape formatting and additional file filtering capabilities.
IBM Anti-Virus protects your data with superior integrated virus detection software. This software provides protection for over 2,100 viruses with one of the smallest memory footprints in the
industry.
IBM Anti-Virus provides protection from major categories of viruses including the following: Armored, Boot manager, Boot sector, Companion, File infectors, Overwriting, Polymorphic and Stealth, Tunneling. This support substantially reduces the risk of system failures that might be caused through the use of electronic bulletin boards and data sharing. Viruses can be detected and neutralized without damaging the user's data files or applications. As an added benefit, this superb protection requires very little conventional memory. To subscribe for updates, call IBM Anti-Virus Services at 800-742-2493.
Central Point Scheduler for scheduling any DOS program or batch file for unattended use to run day or night.
Phoenix Technologies PCMCIA card and socket services to provide full-screen tools for using PCMCIA hardware technology and make PC card setup and configuration easy with new DOS and Windows utilities.
Increased memory for applications. IBM PC DOS Version 7 requires less conventional memory than IBM PC DOS 6.X versions for comparable function. By employing a variety of memory reduction techniques, more conventional memory is available for user applications and industry-standard compatibility is maintained.
Stac Electronics Stacker 4.0 advanced disk compression technology gives you the highest compression ratio and most free disk space possible on DOS and Windows. Stacker 4.0 provides more available disk space than other technologies, and users can easily upgrade to PC DOS 7 from MS-DOS DoubleSpace and DriveSpace, IBM SuperStor/DS and earlier Stacker versions without decompressing existing files. Stacker 4.0 provides additional portability across systems with the "Stacker Anywhere" feature, which enables the use of diskettes containing compressed data on systems without compression software.
Central Point's RAMBoost to minimize the amount of conventional memory used by DOS and its support software memory optimizer. RAMBoost offers enhanced multiple configuration support, including CONFIG.SYS organization assistance.
PC DOS File Update to provide support for the synchronization of files between two systems and to keep your work files current. This new utility automatically updates files between two personal computers so you can easily synchronize files between your mobile and desktop computer or vice versa.
E Editor with complete mouse and pull-down menu support, enhanced math and search support and enhanced user interface to allow the modification of one or more files including larger files than previously supported. Other new features include browse mode, enhanced delete recovery, and REXX autosyntax support.
PenDOS Support to allow the replacement of your mouse with a pen device used by pen application. This support also includes limited handwriting recognition.
On-line command reference and Help information. A comprehensive on-line help system gives you hypertext links, search capability, and easy access to index, contents, and print functions.
REXX programming language support. PC DOS REXX, a high-level programming language, is powerful, easy-to-use and portable across many operating systems. PC DOS REXX includes standard and advanced functions, BAT file commands, and arithmetic operations. PC DOS REXX support provides a simple yet powerful tool for writing programs to perform unique but commonly performed tasks. This support eliminates the need for users to separately purchase a programming language to build simple programs.
Hot docking support, which may eliminate the need for mobile users to reboot when a notebook is docked. New docking station support for mobile users helps you define a specific command or batch file to execute automatically each time you dock or undock.
Undelete recovers previously deleted files.
A DYNALOAD command, enabling users to dynamically load device drivers without modifying the CONFIG.SYS file and rebooting their systems.
PC DOS Viewer, offering on-line help and support to view IPF-based documents.
An enhanced setup program, enabling mouse use during installation and letting users view or edit changes to the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files prior to system restart.
NOTE: To use Windows-based applications, games, and utilities, you must have Windows 3.1, or later, installed on the system.
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DOS | |
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DOS/Windows 3.x, Software Installation/Configuration | |
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Date Created |
15-04-97 | |
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Last Updated |
19-02-99 | |
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Revision Date |
19-02-2000 | |
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IBM Aptiva | |
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PS/1 | |
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2011, 2168, 2121, 2123, 2133, 2155 | |
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