Communication / Network Utilities
Serial Communications
| Product | Version | Year of Release | Comments | Download |
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| CrossTalk | XVI 3.71
Mk4 2.0 |
1989
1990 |
CrossTalk XVI v3.71 - Copy unzipped contents to a directory on C: (directory name not important). Crosstalk Mk.4, dated 1990. |
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| LapLink | 2.15 III 3.00a Pro 4.00 V 5.00 |
1987 1990 1991 1993 |
LapLink, from Traveling Software Inc., enables users to easily and quickly move files between two DOS computers using only a serial null-modem cable or a special parallel port connector. No other hardware is needed. | |
| pcAnywhere | 1991 | This is a 1991 dated version of pcANYWHERE. The READ.ME file indicates that the software will also run in a DOS box within Windows 3.0. |
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| Procomm | v2.3 | 1987 | Supports the following file transfer protocols: Xmodem, Kermit, Telink, Modem7, Ymodem, Ymodem Batch, ASCII | Click |
| Telix |
1.00
3.12
3.15 |
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Dec89
Apr91 |
Supports the following file transfer protocols: ASCII, CIS Quick B, Kermit, Modem7, SEAlink, Telink, Xmodem, 1k-Xmodem, G-1k-Xmodem, Ymodem Batch, Ymodem-G, Zmodem First version - probably buggy. Also supports the Jmodem and Lynx protocols which were dropped in later versions. -
According to the release notes, this version mostly fixes the bugs in 3.12 |
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| USB DOS | - | - | This 16-bit Panasonic-developed DOS driver will let your system boot DOS, maybe even Caldera's OpenDOS and recognize all USB devices connected to the respective controllers. Note that it only recognises mass storage devices including external hard disks, CD-ROM/CD-RW, DVD-ROM, ZIP, JAZZ, LS-120, and flash memory.
The Panasonic DOS drivers seem to work on most USB chipset implementations, including Intel and NEC, as well as NVidia, VIA, and SIS. Read the file INFO.TXT for details on how to set it up. |
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Networking
| Product | Version | Year of Release | Comments | Download |
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| Artisoft LANTastic | 4.0 | 1991 | A peer to peer local area network OS which supports Ethernet, ARCNET and Token Ring. | Click |
| Artisoft LANTastic | 5.0 | 1993 | A peer to peer local area network OS which supports Ethernet, ARCNET and Token Ring. | Click |
| Artisoft LANTastic | Z | 1993 |
This product is based on Lantastic 5.0. |
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| Artisoft LANTastic | 6.0 | 1994 |  A peer to peer local area network OS which supports Ethernet, ARCNET and Token Ring. |
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| Artisoft LANTastic | 7.0 | 1996 |
LANtastic 7.0 significantly improves Windows 95's meager security, and the installation and maintenance are less complicated. LANtastic 7.0 also includes modem sharing and an Internet Gateway. |
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| IBM PC Local Area Network Program | 1.00
1.10 |
1985
1988 |
The Installation Aid disk contains software that guides you through installation and configuration of the software. This software requires a NetBIOS driver for your specific network card. NetBIOS drivers for IBM Token Ring cards are provided on the "IBM LAN Support" disk. |
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| Microsoft Workgroup Add-On for MS-DOS | 1.0 | - |
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LANtastic Z is a special version of LANtastic that does not use a LAN card. Instead, the hardware consists of a supplied serial cable (called a null modem cable) to connect the serial ports of two computers, plus a special parallel cable in case you prefer to connect the parallel ports of two computers.
LANtastic 7.0 surpasses Windows 95's features and capabilities for networking small businesses and workgroups. For example, LANtastic 7.0 enables you to network with non- Windows computers, including Macintoshes and old 286 PCs.
The IBM PC Local Area Network Program (1.00 is just named "IBM PC Network Program") is an IBM rebadged version of Microsoft's MS-NET (later LAN Manager). It is a program that lets any workstation on a network share resources, such as drives or printers, with other workstations.
| Product | Version | Year of Release | Comments | Download |
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| Microsoft Mail Client for PC Networks | 2.1c MS-DOS Server 3.0a Upgrade 3.0b MS-DOS Server 3.2 MS-DOS Server 3.5 MS-DOS Server |
1993 | There were two distinct "Microsoft Mail" products. One for AppleTalk Networks, and one for PC Networks. The Microsoft Mail for PC Networks product was introduced in 1991. It was based on Network Courier by Consumers Software of Vancouver BC. The 2.x versions were basically a rebranding, while 3.x version introduced many more features. (There was no 1.x from Microsoft) It is a shared file post office based mail server designed to work with IBM, Microsoft, and Novell network file shares. In 1996, Microsoft Mail was replaced with Microsoft Exchange. |
Fax
| Product | Version | Year of Release | Comments | Download |
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| BitFax | 4.06H | 1993 | BitFax is a basic fax program, used with compatible FaxModems. It was available for both DOS and Windows. BitFax/OCR includes optical character recognition used in conjunction with receiving fax documents. Comes with BitCom V5.6D (3.5-1.44mb) | Click |
| DOSFax Lite | 2.00 | 1992 | Delrina DosFax is a DOS based program for sending and receiving faxes via a modem that has fax capabilities. This software was often bundled with modems or PCs. It was often accompanied by Delrina WinFax. | Click |