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Started by Ed Mosher
Wed, 29 Jul 1992 15:09
Windows Upgrade
Author: Ed Mosher
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 15:09
Date: Wed, 29 Jul 1992 15:09
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DATE: July 29, 1992
TO: All ZDS Education Customers
SUBJECT: MICROSOFT WINDOWS VERSION 3.1
AND MS-DOS VERSION 5.0
TYPE: Education
Zenith Data Systems' version of Microsoft Windows versions 3.1 is now
available. Microsoft Windows version 3.1 will make ZDS computers even
easier for our customers to use. The latest ZDS version of MS-DOS 5.0
is available, too.
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 incorporates significant enhancements over
earlier versions of Microsoft Windows, including improved installation,
enhanced disk performance, better LAN connectivity, new scalable fonts,
special portable computer support, useful data-links between applications,
smoother error trapping, and multimedia extensions.
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 works best with MS-DOS version 5.0. MS-DOS
version 5.0 incorporates enhancements, too. An Advanced Power Management
(APM) utility takes power management on battery-run computers up to the
level of software. This change makes APM available to software applications.
In addition, the new file transfer utility allows two computers to hook
up via a serial link and to run as a client and a server. Finally, the
bulky MS-DOS manual has been replaced with a concise guide to the operating
system. The new format makes it easier to find more complete information.
An upgrade program is available so that those end-users of ZDS products
can purchase upgrades to Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and/or MS-DOS
version 5.0 from ZDS. A special purchase price is available to those
who elect to upgrade both packages at once. An upgrade form that details
this plan will be mailed to selected ZDS customers. The customers who
will receive mailers fall into two categories. The first category is
comprised of all currently registered Microsoft Windows licensees. The
second category is comprised of customers who have registered a computer
from the list of computers which are currently supported on Microsoft
Windows version 3.1. The special upgrade price for those who combine an
upgrade to Microsoft Windows version 3.1 with an upgrade to MS-DOS version
5.0 is only available directly through ZDS. The combined upgrade has a
special price of $89.99, and it is available by returning the special
upgrade notice that is being sent directly to previously registered users.
Listed below are the new prices and model numbers both for new copies and
upgrade copies of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and MS-DOS version 5.0.
EDUC.
MODEL # DESCRIPTION NET
OS-31-30 Software, Microsoft Windows $65.00
version 3.1, 1.4MB
Distributed on 3.5" disks.
OS-51-30 Software, Microsoft Windows $65.00
version 3.1, 1.2MB
Distributed on 5.25" disks
OS-238-MS Software, MS-DOS version 5.0 $65.00
Dual media.
OS-31-U Upgrade, Microsoft Windows $37.00*
version 3.1, 1.4MB
Distributed on 3.5" disks.
OS-51-U Upgrade, Microsoft Windows $37.00*
version 3.1, 1.2MB
Distributed on 5.25" disks.
OS-238-U Upgrade, MS-DOS version 5.0 $49.00
Dual media.
OS-3831-U Upgrade, Microsoft Windows $89.99*
version 3.1 & MS-DOS version 5.0
Distributed on 3.5" disks.
OS-3851-U Upgrade, Microsoft Windows $89.99*
version 3.1 & MS-DOS version 5.0
Distributed on 5.25" disks.
*No further discount.
A new facet of this program is the ability for resellers to sell ZDS
upgrades of MS-DOS version 5.0 and Microsoft Windows version 3.1 to
end-users who have ZDS' equipment. Before selling a copy of an upgrade
from ZDS, the reseller is required to validate proof of prior purchase of
ZDS equipment. This proof of prior purchase must be in the form of an
earlier license agreement of each software package that is being upgraded,
a photocopy of Disk 1 for that software, a serial number of a ZDS computer,
or the copyright page of the manual for the software that is being upgraded.
Without a proof of prior purchase, a transaction between the reseller and
the end-user to upgrade to the ZDS' version of MS-DOS or Microsoft Windows
is illegal.
In response to numerous customer requests, ZDS is also offering a site
licensing program for those who wish to purchase ten or more copies of
one of the following: new copies of Microsoft Windows version 3.1, upgrade
copies of Microsoft Windows version 3.1, or upgrade copies of MS-DOS
version 5.0. The customer will be sent one copy of the selected software
package, which includes one set of disks and one set of manuals, as well
as a site license agreement that indicates how many times the software
could be duplicated throughout the customer's organization. Details on
this program will be available in another bulletin.
ZDS engineers have completed extensive testing of Microsoft Windows version
3.1 on selected ZDS machines. A few of the computers have special
requirements that must be met prior to installing and executing Microsoft
Windows version 3.1. The ZDS Customer Assistance Center (CAC) has a
fully updated list of these special requirements. Customers can call the
CAC at 1/800-227-3360 for further information. All of these details will
be included on the upgrade mailer that ZDS will send to registered users
of ZDS products. ZDS' engineers have compiled this compatibility list for
Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and MS-DOS version 5.0:
MICROSOFT WINDOWS MS-DOS VERSION 5.0
MODEL # VERSION 3.1 COMPATIBILITY COMPATIBILITY
SlimsPort 286 Yes Yes
SupersPort 286 No Yes
SupersPort 286e Call CAC Yes
MastersPort 286 Yes Yes
SupersPort SX Call CAC Yes
MastersPort 386SX Yes Yes
MastersPort SL Yes Yes
MastersPort 386SLe Yes Yes
Z-184 No Yes
Z-248 (Government) Call CAC Yes
Z-248/12 Yes Yes
Z-286 LP Plus Yes Yes
Z-LS Yes Yes
Z-LS/20 Call CAC Yes
Z-316/SX Call CAC Yes
Z-320/SX Call CAC Yes
Z-386 SX/20 Yes Yes
Z-386 SX/25 Yes Yes
Z-486SX/20E Yes Yes
Z-486SX/25E Yes Yes
Z-386/16 Yes Yes
Z-386/20 Yes Yes
Z-386/20 ST-506 Yes Yes
Z-386/25 Yes Yes
Z-386/33 Yes Yes
Z-386/33E Yes Yes
Z-486/25E Yes Yes
Z-486/33E Yes Yes
The CAC will provide special instructions for installation, hardware
configurations, or hardware upgrades to optimally run the specially
marked models on the preceding list.
Two models are marked as not compatible with Microsoft Windows version
3.1, but compatible with MS-DOS version 5.0. These are the SupersPort 286
and Z-184 portable computers. They are not compatible with Microsoft
Windows version 3.1 because both machines have CGA video. Microsoft
Windows version 3.1 does not support CGA video. In addition, Microsoft
Windows version 3.1 supports an 80286 processor at a minimum. The Z-184
is below this minimum. Customers can upgrade those computers to MS-DOS
version 5.0, however.
Upgrade to the enhancements of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and MS-DOS
version 5.0 from ZDS today!
Sincerely,
Fred Michael
Manager of Education
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Ed Mosher, Information Analyst (616) 982-3198
Zenith Data Systems fax: (616) 982-3789
Internet: e.mosher@zds.com Airwaves: WA 8 ZVO
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* * * * If I had MY way, I'd only drive things with WINGS! * * * *
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