Path: utzoo!utgpu!water!watmath!clyde!wayback!atux01!jlc
From: jlc@atux01.UUCP (J. Collymore)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Anyone know anything about "PC TOOLS for the Macintosh?"
Keywords: Central Point Software, Similar (better?) than S.U.M.?
Message-ID: <759@atux01.UUCP>
Date: 19 Oct 88 18:22:48 GMT
Organization: AT&T CSEd/CET, Piscataway, N.J.
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I just read about this new product for the Mac called:  PC Tools for the Mac
(page 16 of the Oct. 1988 MacUser magazine).

It has the following features/utilities:

- UNDELETE  "instead of merely guessing, it recovers data from even fragmented
  files."

- HARD DISK BACKUP  "fast & reliable, backs up yur data to disks or tape and is
  completely compatible under Multifinder."

- DISK OPTIMIZER "Unfragments your files and improves hard disk performace."

- SMART LOCATE DA Finds files fast.  Search by filename or up to three key
  phrases.  Transfer data from the located file into your word processor or
  spreadsheet."

- FILE ENCRYPTION & COMPRESSION "Encrypt and shrink files and entire folders.
  Save disk space and keep your sensitive data secure.

- DISK RECOVERY "Recover data from magnetically damaged diskettes and hard
  drives."

- TRACK/BLOCK EDITOR "Examine virtually any disk and even repair bad blocks."

I have learned that this is due out for release in mid-October.
If anyone has any comments or insights on how good this package is (and if it's
worth it), please post your replies.

Thanks.

						Jim Collymore