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                                                        The Florida SunFlash

                          Japanese Solaris 2.2

SunFLASH Vol 56 #29                                              August 1993
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56.29   Japanese Solaris 2.2
        Japanese Solaris 2.2 is now orderable in the U.S.
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SMCC announces that the Japanese Solaris(R) 2.2 operating environment can
be ordered via the End User's Price List in the United  States.  Japanese
Solaris 2.2 will be fully supported by the North American Solution Center.

The international versions of Solaris 2.2 are created from the same
source tree as Solaris 2.2 with the language specific localization on
top.  All information regarding English Solaris 2.2 will also apply to
the international versions.

Two key markets will benefit from this product release: U.S. based
multi-national companies who conduct business in Japan.  And Japanese
based multi-national companies who require their local computing
environment here in the U.S.

Customers purchasing hardware systems beginning January 1, 1993,
receive a Solaris 2.x user license as part of their hardware "bundle".
Customers in Europe receive the bundled European Solaris 2.x license,
customers in Japan receive the Japanese Solaris 2.x license, and so
forth.  Because customers in the U.S. receive the U.S. Solaris 2.x
license, they must purchase a separate upgrade license for each l
localized version of Solaris they require.

No export or redistributions of the product is allowed except under
PASSPORT terms and conditions.  Prior to accepting the order, customers
are required to complete a licensing agreement and customer profile
survey.


FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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Translated software and documentation:
  o Ease of use for non-English speaking users who can more easily
    learn and use Sun products
  o Helps Sun comply to local country, industry, and government
    standards

Translated Help system:
  o Help messages translated into local languages more clearly directs
    non-English speaking users

Worldwide product availability:
  o Minimize training costs for multinational companies through product
    consistency

Operating system and graphical user interface (GUI) translated:
  o Non-English speaking users can more easily navigate through menu
    items, help screens, error messages and DeskSet(TM) tools

Translated Error messages:
  o More effectively communicate the operational status of Sun's
    hardware and software


HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS
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In terms of hardware support, the localized versions of Solaris 2.2 are
no different than the English version of Solaris 2.2 which specifically
support:

        Sun-4c architecture        SPARCstation(TM) 1, SPARCstation 1+,
                                   SPARCstation 2, SPARCstation IPC(TM),
                                   SPARCstation IPX(TM) SPARCstation SLC(TM)
                                   and SPARCstation ELC(TM) systems

        Sun-4m architecture        SPARCclassic(TM), SPARCstation LX(TM),
                                   SPARCstation 10, SPARCserver(TM) 600MP Series                                         systems

        Sun-4(TM) architecture     Sun-4/100, -4/200, -4/300
                                   and -4/400 systems

        Sun4e architecture         SPARCengine(TM) board


QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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Q. Do I have to purchase a separate Solaris 2.2 User license for
   Japanese Solaris 2.2?
A. Yes, a separate upgrade license is required for each localized
   version of Solaris.

Q. Can I upgrade my current version of Solaris to Japanese Solaris 2.x?
A. Yes, you can upgrade from any language and any version of SunOS(TM) or
   Solaris 1.x / 2.x to Japanese Solaris 2.2.  See the Ordering and
   Pricing section which follows for price information.

Q. Do normal English applications work on Japanese Solaris?
A. Yes, Japanese Solaris is fully compatible with applications
   developed on base Solaris.

Q. Can I use a standard keyboard to enter Japanese characters?
A. Yes, it is possible to use the standard Type 5 or Type 4 keyboard by
   entering phonetic syllables.

Q. Is it possible for an ISV to construct a "single-world" binary with
   Japanese Solaris 2.2.
A. Yes, Solaris 2.2 has this capability.

Q. Is there a Japanese OpenWindows(TM) V3 product for SunOS 4.x?
A. No, ISV's and users requiring V3 client capabilities should use
   Japanese Solaris 2.x.

Q. How much disk and memory is required?
A. A stand-alone development system will require at least 24-MB of
   memory and a 424-MB disk.

Q. Can system level messages be displayed in Japanese?
A. Yes, a user or developer can chose between English and Japanese (or
   any other available locale) system and window level messages.

Q. What codesets are supported by Japanese Solaris?
A. Japanese Solaris uses AT&T's EUC (Extended Unix Code).

Q. Are the DeskSet tools localized?
A. Yes, the DeskSet tools are fully localized with Japanese language
   buttons, messages, date formats, etc...  Also, several additional
   tools are included to help in the creation of Japanese fonts.

Q. What compiler is necessary to develop applications on Japanese Solaris?
A. SunPro(TM) compilers and SPARCworks(TM) can be used to develop applications.
   However, patch-id 100807-02 is necessary for SPARCworks.  To obtain this
   patch contact the answer center.

Q. My ISV doesn't speak Japanese.  Can he still develop applications
   for the Japanese market?
A. Yes, the Japanese specific documentation has been translated into
   English (SOL-46-TD).  Of course, a Japanese development partner will
   be necessary to translate the ISV's own application messages and
   documentation.

Q. Does NeWSprint(TM) support Japanese Solaris?
A. NeWSprint 2.5, for Japanese Solaris currently supports Japanese F3
   font printing.

Q. Is there an AnswerBook in Japanese?
A. Yes.


U.S. PRICING AND ORDERING INFORMATION
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  Media, User Licenses, Upgrades and End User Documentation:


                                     Order        List   Discount
Description                          Number       Price  Category
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 Japanese Solaris 2.x Media

 CD-ROM for all SPACRsystems         SOL-46-S      $ 100    A
 (No User License,
  no Documentation)

 CD-ROM 10-Pack for all SPARCsystems SOL-46-S10    $ 500    A
 (No User License,
  no Documentation)


 Japanese Solaris 2.x AnswerBook On-Line Documentation

 CD-ROM and Single-User License      SOLA-46-P     $ 350    A

 Single-User License (No Media)      SOLA-46-L     $ 295    A


 Japanese Solaris 2.x Documentation

 Solaris Full Japanese Manual Set    SOL-46-D      $ 600    B
  for Users / Developers

 Solaris End User Documentation      SOL-46-ED     $ 100    B

 English Version                     SOL-46-TD     $ 100    B
   of Japanese Solaris Doc. Set


 Japanese Solaris 2.x Upgrades

 Client -> Single User             SOLC-US-46-L    $1,990   A
   License Only (No Media)

 Single User -> 2-Way Server       SOLUS-2S-46-L   $3,300   A
   License Only (No Media)

 2-Way Server -> Enterprise        SOL2S-ES-46-L   $3,500   A
   Server License Only (No Media)

 Single User -> Enterprise         SOLUS-ES-46-L   $6,100   A
   Server License Only (No Media)

 Client License Only (No Media)    SOLD-46-LF      $ 425    A

 Server License Only (No Media)    SOLS-46-LF      $ 525    A

 Answerbook Upgrade                SOLA-46-PF      $ 250    A

 Answerbook License Only           SOLA-46-LF      $ 150    A
    (No Media)


AVAILABILITY
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Japanese Solaris 2.2 products will First Customer Ship July 26, 1993.
Products are orderable now and will be quotable July 26, 1993.


(c) 1993 Sun Microsystems, Inc.   Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo,
Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation, Solaris, DeskSet, Sun-4, IPC, IPX,
SLC, LX, SunOS, OpenWindows, SunPro, NeWSprint, and AnswerBook are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.  All SPARC trademarks,
including the SCD Compliant Logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SPARC International, Inc.  SPARCstation, SPARCclassic, SPARCserver, SPARCengine,
and SPARCworks are licensed exclusively to Sun Microsystems, Inc.  Products
bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun
Microsystems, Inc.  All other product ro service names mentioned herein are
trademarks of their respective owners.

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