BOSTON, NETWORLD -- February ll, 1992 -- Frye Computer Systems, Inc., publisher of the award winning Frye Utilities for Networks, releases LAN Directory, the most powerful automatic hardware and software inventory program on the market. LAN Directory features a complete custom report writer, more information than any similar product, as well as integration with other Frye products under the Frye Utilities Management Platform. LAN Directory allows computer managers to track all of their PC's and MAC's, including stand-alone machines, file servers, printers, external disk drives, modems, software, and more. It provides managers with extensive details about the products installed on their networks and their configurations. A database is maintained that can be set for automatic or manual operation in updating LAN configurations, DOS versions, system configurations, user names, etc. LAN Directory can also be used to troubleshoot problems such as those caused by old or error-prone versions of hardware or software. Just run a change report or a version comparison report. In addition, it can be used for upgrade management, downtime reporting, maintenance, automated inventory reporting, etc. (more) LAN Directory is the latest of a set of integrated products from Frye for Novell NetWare users. These products give network managers complete control of their PC LAN's from a central management workstation. Frye will release more of these products during the coming months as part of its commitment to a high quality network environment. Inventories Hardware And Software LAN workstations and file servers are automatically audited for hundreds of hardware and software elements. External devices can be inventoried manually. Standalone PCs can be inventoried automatically by running the software at each machine. Catalogs Hundreds of Items Per PC LAN Directory gathers almost every detail possible for workstations and file servers. Nobody else has this level of detail, especially for NetWare 3.1 + servers. LAN Directory even stores text start-up files such as AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS. If the information needed is not stored automatically, it can be added manually. Powerful Custom Reporting Customized reports can be created using any number of items. Reports are also included that can be modified. Use multiple headers and footers. Move text around the screen and place titles and data areas anywhere to create wide, narrow or custom width reports. Automatic Operation LAN workstation data is gathered automatically at each log-in. No TSRs are required. Support for Novell's NetWare Management System (NMS) Frye Computer Systems is participating with Novell in the development of advanced network management products for the new NetWare Management System platform. Frye is committed to integrating LAN Directory and other products into the new platform. The Frye Utilities for Networks - LAN Directory will be available during the week of NetWorld and is priced at $495. -------------------------------------------------------- BOSTON -- February 3, 1992 -- Frye Computer Systems, Inc., publisher of the award winning Frye Utilities for Networks, is participating with Novell in the development of advanced network management products for the new NetWare Management System platform which is being announced today by Novell, Inc. As a Gold level Novell Developer (Novell's highest category), Frye has been provided with NMS information for over a year. "Frye Computer Systems is proud to be participating with Novell in the development of advanced network management products for the new NetWare Management System platform," said Russell H. Frye, President of Frye Computer Systems, Inc. "We believe that the combination of the expertise demonstrated in the Frye Utilities along with the support provided by Novell's new system will produce a powerful partnership." IS NOVELL COMPETING WITH ITS OWN 3RD PARTY DEVELOPERS? Frye has been repeatedly asked if it considers Novell to be a competitor in the network management market and would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight. "During discussions of the $5,000 NMS platform and other management software projects, Novell has promised, time and time again, that it will not compete with Frye and similar developers." Mr. Frye continues to explain that "Novell has assured us that they will only provide a platform for development and a few specific applications that are not available from 3rd parties. They have said that they have no intention of copying existing products and features to provide similar products or features to those of their 3rd party developers." Novell has always sought to work in close cooperation with its 3rd party developers. Historically, it has benefitted enormously from the support provided by outside software and hardware firms that have made NetWare the most flexible network operating system in the industry. Due to its open architecture and generous support for developers, end-users can take advantage of a myriad of options to satisfy their network needs. Novell appears to wish to maintain its successful heritage. FRYE AND NMS Frye plans to release many of its functions in ports to the NMS platform, in both Microsoft Windows and IBM OS/2 form. Novell has provided developers with hooks for many sets of data that can be used by their applications. Frye can supply its industry leading notification and response options (from the NetWare Early Warning System) for monitoring purposes, as well as its extensive workstation and file server support software (from NetWare Management and LAN Directory.) Look for several major announcements in coordination with Novell during the coming months. FRYE'S CURRENT PRODUCTS AND AVAILABILITY Frye Computer Systems current suite of products includes The Frye Utilities for Networks - NetWare Management, NetWare Early Warning System and LAN Directory. NetWare Management is a management utility for Novell NetWare 286 and 386 which includes extensive graphic and reporting functions as well as providing for Disaster Recovery support, Enhanced Troubleshooting and Diagnostics. NetWare Early Warning System Monitors over 50 NetWare 286 & 386 critical statistics, Notifies by pager, electronic mail, voice and more and Fixes or Responds to events, automatically. These two products are available now at a retail price of $495. Frye's newest product, LAN Directory, allows computer managers to track all of their PC's and MAC's. LAN workstations and file servers as well as stand alone workstations are automatically audited for hundreds of hardware and software elements. LAN Directory will available during the week of NetWorld Boston (Feb. 11-13) at a retail price of $495. 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