note the soft bundle of Disk Clone ES / Partition-It ES..
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Tuesday May 26, 8:06 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
Quarterdeck's DiskClone Extra Strength Now Shipping To Retail Stores
DiskClone Extra Strength Also Available Bundled with Partition-It Extra Strength
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 1998-- Quarterdeck Corp. (Nasdaq:QDEK - news), the world's leading provider of PC helpware solutions, Tuesday announced that DiskClone Extra Strength, its professional power disk cloning product, has shipped and is now available for purchase.
The company also announced that it is providing users an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a premium combination of hard disk management solutions -- DiskClone Extra Strength and Partition-It Extra Strength in a value-packed Upgrade Kit bundle with savings of up to 30% versus the individual product prices.(a)
As users add new larger hard disks or upgrade to new PCs, they will naturally want to move their programs and data to the new disk or PC. DiskClone Extra Strength is the easiest and fastest way to transfer every file, folder, partition and program setting and duplicate it to the new disk or PC.
''With Quarterdeck's DiskClone Extra Strength users can reduce the time and frustration associated with PC upgrades,'' said Sherry Katz, senior product manager at Quarterdeck. ''Using DiskClone and Partition-It together gives users the best of both worlds -- safe installation of Windows 98 and access to other operating systems, like Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, on the same PC.''
For users planning to upgrade to Windows 98, or other new operating systems, an ounce of prevention and preparation can save hours of headaches later. Users who purchase the bundle can prepare their drives by adding partitions before they install Windows 98. If necessary, they can also use Partition-It to convert a drive after the Windows 98 installation.
Partition-It Extra Strength not only lets users convert designated partitions to FAT 32, but back to FAT 16 if needed. Partition-It Extra Strength also includes Select-It, which allows use of both Windows 95 and Windows 98, or another OS, on the same PC.
Users can also combine their partitions if they are no longer needed because FAT 32 has given them the most efficient disk space. This allows users to try Windows 98 before deciding to completely discard their previous operating system and can even keep a DOS partition around for those game times when only DOS will do.
DiskClone offers a safe and easy way to protect a hard drive before upgrading to Windows 98. Because things don't always go perfectly during installation, users need an easy, simple way to return their machines to the exact state the PC was in before it was changed.
Before upgrading, DiskClone can create an ''image'' of a hard drive so the drive can be returned to its original settings if installation problems occur. Once the upgrade has been successfully completed an additional image can be made as backup. For multiple Windows 98 and Windows NT workstation deployments, disk cloning eliminates one-by-one OS installation.
Pricing and Availability
DiskClone Extra Strength is currently available at an estimated street price of $69.95. It is also available as a Quarterdeck Windows 98 upgrade kit with Partition-It Extra Strength at select retail locations at a dealer-determined price.
DiskClone Extra Strength is available at major computer software retailers, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Computer City, Fry's Electronics and Micro Center, as well as through Quarterdeck's online store at store.quarterdeck.com.
(a) At select retailers, savings may vary
System Requirements
DiskClone minimum requirements include an IBM PC or compatible (80386 or higher), VGA or higher resolution monitor, 350 KB of free conventional memory (below 640K) and 2MB of extended memory (above 1MB). DiskClone supports Windows 98, 95, 3.1, NT, OS/2, Netware, UNIX and DOS.
About Quarterdeck
Quarterdeck is a global leader in the development and marketing of PC helpware -- software designed to prevent and solve PC performance problems, especially those encountered in networked (Internet and intranet) environments. The company's goal is to make personal computing trouble-free for users and network administrators alike, while reducing the need for live technical support.
Quarterdeck's current product line, which addresses storage management, system conflict resolution, virus protection, system updating, and enhanced access to networked information and communications resources, is marketed to both end-users and businesses via retail distribution, corporate resellers and OEMs, direct marketing channels and the Internet.
Quarterdeck's products are available in more than 14,000 outlets throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in more than 29 countries worldwide. Incorporated in 1982 and traded on Nasdaq under the symbol QDEK, Quarterdeck's worldwide headquarters are in Marina del Rey, with its European operations based in Dublin, Ireland.
Further information may be obtained by calling 800/354-3222 toll-free or 573/443-3282, by accessing Quarterdeck's Web site at quarterdeck.com, or by sending e-mail requests to info@quarterdeck.com.
NOTE TO EDITORS: For more information on Quarterdeck and its products, view the Quarterdeck Press Center at quarterdeck.com.
Quarterdeck is a registered trademark of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. DiskClone, Partition-It and Select-It are trademarks of Quarterdeck Corp. or its subsidiaries. All other brands and products referenced herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Contact:
Quarterdeck Corp., Marina del Rey
Elaine Smith, 310/309-3744
esmith@quarterdeck.com
Keith Pillow, 310/309-3793
kpillow@quarterdeck.com
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