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Moonlighter Software Development, Inc. Phone: (407) 384-9484 FAX: (407) 384-9391 PRESS RELEASE: Ami-Back v2.0 The wait is over! MSD is proud to announce the release of Ami-Back version 2.0. Since its release one year ago, Ami-Back has become the acknowledged leader of hard disk backup utilities for the Commodore Amiga line of personal computers. When Ami-Back version 1.0 was released, Amigausers worldwide were thrilled to get a backup utility that finally offered the professional features that users of other computer platforms already had. The computer press worldwide has acknowledged the superiority of Ami-Back v1.0 over all other Amiga backup utilities, and Ami-Back v2.0 represents a quantum leap in features and functionality over the original. Here are some of the new features of Ami-Back v2.0: # Compression — This feature will be especially useful for those users who perform backups to floppy disks. Using the Amiga's multitasking ability, Ami-Back will compress the data while performing backups with no loss in backup speed. # Enhanced Tape Support — For users who own tape devices, we have added the ability to append backups on tapes, maximizing the amount of data that can be stored on tape. We have added "DAT fast search" support so that the gigabytes of storage space that DAT drives afford won't slow the user down. And we have enhanced the tape support in many other ways to make the process of backing up to tape as easy as possible. # "911-Recovery" ™ Backup — Ami-Back is the complete solution for users who want protection for valuable data. If you should lose your data due to a crashed hard disk, Ami-Back will recover as much data as possible–there is no need to go out and purchase a hard disk tools package! # Enhanced Scheduler — No other Amiga backup utility even includes a graphical scheduling utility, and we have improved Ami-Back's. The notify mode will let the user know whenever it's time for a backup rather than automatically perform one. # Password Protection — For the data that is too sensitive to "fall into the wrong hands," we have added the ability to password protect backups. Unauthorized users won't be able to gain access to data that is none of their business! # Online Help — This new feature provides a quick reference for Ami-Back's powerful options at the click of a mouse button. # AREXX Support — Now the user will be able to control the backup process through the use of the AREXX programming language. # Improved User Interface — The best backup utility interface just got a lot better. While keeping the full functionality of the original interface, we made some improvements so that working with Ami-Back is more intuitive than ever. And these are some of the features that have been a part of Ami-Back: # Backs up to floppies, hd floppies, hard drives, and SCSI tape and DAT drives. # No special software required for SCSI tape drive support. # Compare mode allows checking backed-up data to system data if data loss is suspected. # Backs up to a single AmigaDOS file or device. # Performs Image backups of any partition (i.e., Amax, MSDOS, Unix). # Supports multiple-device backups. # Allows exclusion or inclusion conditions during backup and restore. # Allows for replacement of defective media during backups. # Missing disks may be skipped during restores. # Allows control of protection bits and file datestamps during restores. # Write-Over, Skip-Over, or Rename files options available during restores. # Workbench 2.0-only version is included on disk. Ami-Back v2.0 lists for $79.95 . Competitive Upgrade Offer — For owners of Quarterback, FlashBack, MR-Backup, Super-Back, or any other Amiga backup program, MSD will offer an upgrade for $25. Contact Moonlighter Software Development, for more information on this limited-time upgrade offer. Tim Perez, Marketing Director, 70452,16