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Date: Wed, 20 May 1992 20:40:36 GMT
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PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT
May 20, 1992 ... The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. (SCO) is now accepting
orders for Release 2.0 of the SCO Open Desktop Server System for 386
and 486 computers based on Industry Standard Architecture (ISA),
Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA), or Micro Channel
Architecture (MCA). Upgrades for users of earlier versions will also
be available. Product and availability information follow:
______________________________________________________________________
PRODUCT NAME: SCO Open Desktop Server System
DESCRIPTION: The SCO Open Desktop Server System is an integrated open
systems server environment that combines the collective power of a
graphical UNIX System, networking services, and DOS interoperability
for today's advanced departmental servers, communications gateways,
and database servers. SCO Open Desktop servers provide an ideal
platform for powerful, 32-bit, distributed, client/server computing
environments on high-performance, industry-standard 386/486
computers and symmetric multiprocessing systems. The foundation of
the SCO Open Desktop Server System is the proven, reliable SCO UNIX
Operating System -- the leading open systems platform for Intel-
based systems. Advanced integrated networking and interoperability
services are also included, enabling organizations to connect
heterogeneous systems. MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows-based PCs, PC
LANs, UNIX Systems, minicomputers, and mainframes can now work
together in efficient, distributed-computing environments. SCO Open
Desktop servers support DOS, UNIX System, XENIX, and X Window
System-based applications, as well as the new generation of
distributed graphical applications.
Release 2.0 of the SCO Open Desktop Server System is a new,
significantly enhanced version of the SCO Open Desktop server
environment. Release 2.0 is a completely integrated system, not a
Server System "packaging" option.
AVAILABILITY: First customer shipments of the SCO Open Desktop Server
System Release 2.0 and the SCO Open Desktop Server System Release
2.0 Upgrades are anticipated in June, 1992.
NEW FEATURES IN RELEASE 2.0:
- Fully integrated server system -- includes all the features of
the SCO Open Desktop Personal System plus server capabilities
- Intelligent upgrade and intuitive installation on CD-ROM, tape,
or diskettes
- New generation of the multiuser SCO UNIX System V/386 Release
3.2 Operating System (Version 4.0)
- The latest release of SCO TCP/IP (1.2) and SCO NFS (1.2), which
includes Network Information Services (NIS), Automounter network
printing, and future support for IPX/SPX
- Increased capacity for advanced server environments with support
for:
- 512 Mbytes of RAM
- Unlimited SCSI host bus adapters
- Disk drives larger than 1.2 Gbytes
- Full support for SCO MPX Release 2.0
- Simplified installation process:
- Intelligent Upgrade from Release 1.1
- All configuration questions asked up front
- Automatic configuration for specific hardware
- Reduced installation time
- Improved online and hardcopy manual set:
- Online, hypertext, graphical documentation system
- Easy-to-use manuals and tutorials
- Concise documents that can be accessed both locally and remotely
FEATURES:
- Multifunctional server system -- with an integrated SCO UNIX
System, graphical user interface, networking capabilities, and
MS-DOS interoperability
- Robust, multiuser, multitasking, SCO UNIX System platform with
support for symmetric multiprocessing via SCO MPX
- Advanced network interoperability with support for TCP/IP, NFS,
NIS, Microsoft LAN Manager, Novell IPX/SPX (future), PC
Interface, and PC-NFS
- Serves a wide range of client systems including MS-DOS/Microsoft
Windows PCs, UNIX workstations, X terminals, and character
terminals
- An open systems computing environment that supports international,
government, and de facto software standards, plus industry-
standard hardware platforms and peripherals
STANDARDS CONFORMANCE:
- X/Open Portability Guide, Issue 3 (XPG3) branded
- IEEE Portable Operating System Interface Specification (POSIX
1003.1)
- FIPS 151-1 Extensions to IEEE POSIX
- AT&T System V Interface Definition (SVID) Issue 2
- Intel 386 Family Binary Compatibility Specification Edition 2
(iBCS-2)
SPECIFICATIONS:
System Services: Multiuser Version 4.0 of the SCO UNIX System V/386
Release 3.2 Operating System
Graphical Multiuser Desktop Accessories
Environment: X-desktop Desktop Manager (IXI X.desktop 3.0)
OSF/Motif Window Manager (OSF/Motif 1.1)
X Window System (X11R4)
Networking TCP/IP via Ethernet, Token-Ring, SLIP, and PPP
Services NFS and NIS
LAN Manager Client
PC Interface
PC-NFS Daemon
IPX/SPX (future support)
MS-DOS Services: Multiuser MS-DOS 5.0 license with full MS-DOS-UNIX
System integration
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED:
Server System Release Notes
Server System Administrator's Guide
User's Guide
System Administrator's Guide
Tutorial
Installation and Update Guide
Hardware Configuration Guide
Graphical Environment Administrator's Guide
Online documentation
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Hardware: Any 386 or 486 computer based on Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA), Extended Industry Standard
Architecture (EISA), or Micro Channel Architecture
(MCA)
Media: CD-ROM, 60-Mbyte QIC-24 tape, or 3.5" or 5.25"
diskette
Display: Monochrome, VGA, Super VGA, XGA, and higher-
resolution megapixel adapters (support for 16,
256, 32K, and 64K colors)
Mouse: Bus or serial
Network: 3Com, Western Digital, IBM Token-Ring, and other
leading boards
RAM: 12 Mbytes (minimum)
16 Mbytes (recommended)
.5 Mbytes additional per character terminal;
1-2 Mbytes additional per X Terminal
Disk Space: 200 Mbytes (minimum)
300 Mbytes (recommended)
OPTIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE:
SCO Open Desktop Development System: The foundation for development
of advanced networked graphical applications
SCO Open Desktop Supplementary Documentation: A set of documentation
for advanced users and system administrators
SCO MPX Release 2.0: The performance extension for multiprocessor
SCO systems
NOTES:
A single packaged SCO Open Desktop Server System product now
supports all three standard system architectures: Micro Channel,
ISA, and EISA.
The SCO Open Desktop Server System Upgrade is primarily designed
to take users of SCO Open Desktop Server System Release 1.1, or
users of the SCO Open Desktop Personal System with the SCO Open
Desktop Server Upgrade, to the Release 2.0 level. Each Upgrade
consists of complete media distribution and documentation. The
Release 2.0 Upgrade performs an intelligent, in-place upgrade on
Release 1.1 systems, or may be used to perform full re-installation
of Release 1.0 systems. Cartridge-tape distribution requires a 3.5"
135tpi or 5.25" 96tpi floppy disk drive plus QIC-02 or SCSI tape
controller and drive capable of handling 60-Mbyte QIC-24 tape
format. Users may upgrade their cartridge-tape distribution to CD-
ROM. To install the Upgrade, customers must
use their previous Activation Keys and Serial Numbers.
An upgrade to take users of Release 2.0 of the SCO Open Desktop
Personal System to Release 2.0 of the SCO Open Desktop Server
System, standalone documentation sets, and upgrades to take existing
UNIX System V or SCO XENIX System V users to the SCO Open Desktop
Server System, will also be made available.
For reproduction pricing information on the SCO Open Desktop
Server System Release 2.0 Upgrade, contact the SCO Products Business
Unit.
SCO, Open Desktop, SCO MPX, SCO SoftTech, and SCO SoftCare are
trademarks, registered trademarks, or service marks of The Santa Cruz
Operation, Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other brand or
product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify
products or services of, their respective owners.
The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify
any of the product specifications or features described herein without
notice. This product summary is for information only. SCO makes no
express or implied representations or warranties in this summary.
All references to the SCO UNIX Operating System or the SCO UNIX System
refer to the SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2 Operating System.
Copyright (c) 1992 The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Subject: SCO Open Desktop Server System Supplement Release 2.0
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Date: 10 Aug 92 19:36:32 GMT
Sender: ed...@xenitec.on.ca (Ed Hew)
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August 7, 1992 ... SCO is now accepting orders for Release 2.0 of the
SCO Open Desktop Server System Supplement for Personal Systems for 386
and 486 computers based on Industry Standard Architecture (ISA),
Extended Industry Standard Architecture (EISA), or Micro Channel
Architecture (MCA). Product and availability information follow:
______________________________________________________________________
PRODUCT NAME: SCO Open Desktop Server System Supplement for Personal
Systems
DESCRIPTION: The SCO Open Desktop Server System Supplement for
Personal Systems Release 2.0 transforms Release 2.0 of the base SCO
Open Desktop Personal System into Release 2.0 of the SCO Open
Desktop Server System. Please refer to the May 20, 1992 SCO Open
Desktop Server System Release 2.0 Product Announcement for complete
information on product features, standards conformance, and
specifications.
PRICING: Contact your SCO Supplier
AVAILABILITY: First customer shipments of the SCO Open Desktop Server
System Supplement for Personal Systems Release 2.0 are anticipated
in early September, 1992.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Software: SCO Open Desktop Personal System Release 2.0
Hardware: Any 386 or 486 computer based on Industry Standard
Architecture (ISA), Extended Industry Standard
Architecture (EISA), or Micro Channel Architecture
(MCA)
Drives: 3.5" 135tpi or 5.25" 96tpi floppy-disk drive
Display: Monochrome, VGA, Super VGA, XGA, and higher-
resolution megapixel adapters (support for 16,
256, 32K, and 64K colors)
Mouse: Bus or serial
Network: 3Com, Western Digital, IBM Token-Ring, or other
leading boards
RAM: 12 Mbytes (minimum)
16 Mbytes (recommended)
.5 Mbytes additional per character terminal;
1-2 Mbytes additional per X Terminal
Disk Space: 200 Mbytes (minimum)
300 Mbytes (recommended)
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDED:
SCO Open Desktop Server System Release Notes
SCO Open Desktop Server System Administrator's Guide
NOTES:
Upgrades do not exist to take users from Release 1.1 of the SCO
Open Desktop Personal System to Release 2.0 of the SCO Open Desktop
Server System. Customers should first upgrade their SCO Open Desktop
Personal Systems to Release 2.0, then purchase the SCO Open Desktop
Server System Supplement for Personal Systems Release 2.0.
[Ed. note: From a previous announcement:
Customers who purchase the SCO Open Desktop Personal System
Release 1.1 between May 1, 1992 and September 30, 1992 are eligible
for special upgrade pricing to Personal System Release 2.0.
North American customers: Contact SCO Direct at 800-746-8649]
SCO and Open Desktop are registered trademarks of The Santa Cruz
Operation, Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. All other brand or
product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify
products or services of, their respective owners.
The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. reserves the right to change or modify
any of the product specifications or features described herein without
notice. This product summary is for information only. SCO makes no
express or implied representations or warranties in this summary.
All references to the SCO UNIX Operating System or the SCO UNIX System
refer to the SCO UNIX System V/386 Release 3.2 Operating System.
Copyright (c) 1992 The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc. All Rights Reserved