The Software Link
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Rod Roark, Gary Robertson |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Norcross , United States |
| Products | PC-MOS, PC-MOS/386, LANLINK, MultiLink |
The Software Link, Inc. (abbreviated as TSL) was a software firm headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, active between 1986 and 1994. Established by Rod Roark and Gary Robertson, the company concentrated on creating multiuser operating systems and networking software tailored for personal computers.
Products
- PC-MOS: a multiuser operating system compatible with MS-DOS, enabling multitasking through serial terminal connections;
- PC-MOS/386: an upgraded edition that utilized the enhanced capabilities of the 80386 microprocessor;
- LANLINK: a local area networking product compatible with NetBIOS, employing both serial and parallel port interfaces;
- MultiLink: a multitasking platform developed specifically for DOS environments.
History
The legal dispute Arizona Retail Systems, Inc. v. The Software Link, Inc. revolved around PC-MOS, where TSL was accused of violating implied warranty terms. This case addressed the validity of shrinkwrap license agreements and established significant legal precedent in the United States following the ruling in favor of Arizona Retail Systems.