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The Florida SunFlash
SunFlash September 1992 Table Of Contents
SunFLASH Vol 45 #toc September 1992
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Note From The SunFlash Editor
Summary of The Florida SunFlash For New Subscribers
Summary Of September's Messages (line count + title)
Summary of Messages Sent This Month (issue # and synopsis)
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SunFlash Reaches 1000th Edition
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System Engineer & SunFlash Editor
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA
October 12th, 1992
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Titles And Sizes For September's Articles
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Line Count Vol.# Title
89 45.01 SunPro And Russian Scientists
105 45.02 National Instruments Ports Labview to Sun
121 45.03 SMCC/Tektronix/Nat. Instruments Alliance
606 45.04 USENIX Systems Administration Conference
97 45.05 Solaris 2.0 Migration Kit, SunOS 4.1.3
529 45.06 Hot Off The Press
76 45.07 Chicago Board Of Trade Selects Sun
707 45.08 Third Party Product Announcements
320 45.09 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (1 of 3)
584 45.10 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (2 of 3)
591 45.11 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (3 of 3)
86 45.12 SunExpress In Europe
558 45.13 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (1 of 3)
287 45.14 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (2 of 3)
503 45.15 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (3 of 3)
222 45.16 Solaris 1.1 AnswerBooks Contents
49 45.17 US Educational Services 5.0 Training
65 45.18 Sun Strengthens Worldwide Position
62 45.19 SunSelect Aquires Praxsys Assets
77 45.20 AIM Performance Rating
70 45.21 SMCC: European Product Delivery
104 45.22 Lotus Notes On Sun
114 45.23 CA Announces Strategic Alliance With Sun
114 45.24 Adobe Systems And Sun
116 45.25 SunPic: 20 Page-Per-Minute laser printer
303 45.26 October 1992 STB Contents
516 45.27 Third Party Product Announcements
123 45.28 SunSoft Enhances Interactive UNIX System
70 45.29 Airforce chooses Interactive UNIX
79 45.30 sunsoft solaris for x86 program
195 45.31 ProCompiler & ProWorks for Intel
172 45.32 SunTutor: OpenWindows Multimedia Training
87 45.33 National SunNet Manager Users Group
99 45.34 SMCC and EDS: Open Systems For Retailers
79 45.35 Decision Support Software On Sun
568 45.36 Third Party Product Announcements
Total 8543
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Summary of September's Articles
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45.01 SunPro Partnership with Russian Scientists
Russian Team to Contribute Advanced Supercomputer Technology
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--September 1, 1992--SunPro(TM), the
software development business of Sun Microsystems, Inc., today
announced that it has contracted with a team of 33
highly-skilled software engineers from Russia as an extension
to its core engineering group. The Russian team will work on
enhancements to SunPro commercial software development products
under a six-month, renewable contract. The work will be
conducted in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk under the
direction of Russian supercomputer inventor Dr. Boris Babaian
of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dr. Babaian and eight
members of the team are visiting the United States this week to
initiate the project.
The agreement is among the first in which Russian scientists
have been employed by a Western firm to develop commercial
products for distribution in key markets including the U.S.,
Europe and Japan. A previous agreement between Sun Microsystems
Laboratories, Inc. (SMLI) and Russian scientists focused only
on research.
45.02 National Instruments Ports Labview to Sun
Software Simplifies Development of Laboratory and Testing Applications
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 1, 1992 -- Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation (SMCC) and National Instruments
Corporation today announced that National Instruments has
ported its industry-leading LabVIEW graphical programming
software to the Sun SPARC platform. The availability of LabVIEW
software for Sun systems gives users a powerful, easy-to-use
tool for creating programs in automated testing and laboratory
research applications. This is the first UNIX port for LabVIEW
and should help National Instruments better penetrate the
burgeoning workgroup computing market that Sun dominates.
Introduced in 1986, LabVIEW simplifies software development by
allowing users to assemble programs from block diagrams instead
of using conventional text-based programming techniques. Using
LabVIEW, engineers and scientists can concentrate on running
test programs instead of creating them. The resulting
programs, which feature customized graphical user interface
panels, are used to acquire, analyze and present data from a
variety of instruments, including oscilloscopes, logic
analyzers and spectrum analyzers. National Instruments has been
a leading supplier of instrument interface boards and software
drivers for the Sun platform since 1987.
45.03 SMCC/Tektronix/Nat. Instruments Alliance
SMCC, TEKTRONIX AND NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
FORM ALLIANCE FOR TEST AND MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
"Open Measurement Solutions" Product Line Expected to
Result in $30 Million In Revenues In First Year
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 1, 1992 -- Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation (SMCC), Tektronix, Inc., and National
Instruments Corp. today announced that they have formed an
alliance to develop, market and sell a new line of integrated
test and measurement systems called Open Measurement Solutions.
Based on industry-standard products, these solutions will
comprise SPARCstation and SPARCserver systems from SMCC; VXI
and GPIB test instrumentation from Tektronix; and LabVIEW
graphical application software and instrument controller
hardware from National Instruments. Open Measurement Solutions
will be targeted at industries such as aerospace, automotive,
telecommunications and electronic design automation (EDA). The
three companies expect nearly $30 million in combined worldwide
revenue in the first year as a result of the agreement.
The new alliance is one of the first such collaborations of its
kind. Its members will collaborate to ensure that their
products work optimally together, offering customers the most
comprehensive -- yet open and flexible -- test and measurement
solutions in the industry. Unlike products from other vendors,
these systems can be linked easily to equipment from other
companies. This ensures that users will not be locked into
proprietary products from a single vendor and that systems can
be easily expanded to meet future needs.
45.04 USENIX Systems Administration Conference (LISA VI) (Oct 19-23, 1992)
From: carolyn@usenix.ORG (Carolyn Carr)
Newsgroups: comp.org.usenix,comp.org.sug, comp.org.uniforum,
comp.os.misc, comp.misc, comp.unix.admin,
comp.sys.sun.admin, comp.unix.large
Subject: USENIX Systems Administration Conference (LISA VI)
Organization: Usenix Association Office, Berkeley
October 19-23, 1992
Long Beach, California
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE DATES & SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 28, 1992
45.05 Solaris 2.0 Migration Kit, SunOS 4.1.3
Remember that Solaris 1.1 consists of SunOS 4.1.3 + OpenWindows 3.0 +
ONC. -johnj
The Solaris 2.0 Migration Kit has now been distributed to over
20,000 customers worldwide. Distribution has been mostly to
our contract customer base and Operation Commitment customers.
Customers are finding the migration kit very useful in planning
their transition to the Solaris 2.0 environment.
Effective 8/31/92 a Solaris 2.0 Migration Kit will be
co-packaged with all SunOS 4.1 3 media orders shipped from the
US and ICON Product Distribution Centers - PDC. SunOS 4.1 3
media orders shipped from the European PDC will start
co-packaging the kit on 9/21/92. Plans are to continue this
distribution until the FCS of Solaris 2.1 later this year.
The kit will be shipped with all default, upgrade, 4.1.3
specific, 10-packs and localized 4.1.3 media orders. The goal
is to provide the 4.1.3 customer base a set of tools to help
make the transition to the new environment.
45.06 Hot Off The Press
This is an edited version of an internal newsletter that I have been
given permission to post to this mailing list. -johnj
Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation
Recent News
August, 1992
Published by SMCC Public Relations
SMI Highlights
SMCC Highlights
SunConnect Highlights
SunExpress Highlights
SunPics Highlights
SunPro Highlights
SunSelect Highlights
SunSolutions Highlights
STATE OF THE BUSINESS
SPARC Facts
SUN'S MOMENTUM
45.07 Chicago Board Of Trade Selects Sun SPARC Systems As Workstation Of Choice
CHICAGO -- September 8, 1992 -- The Chicago Board of Trade
(CBOT), the oldest and largest futures exchange in the world,
and Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation, the leading
workstation and server supplier, today announced that Sun(TM)
SPARCstations(TM) have been selected as the official
workstation for the Board of Trade.
45.08 Third Party Product Announcements
UNIX Media Erasure Tool Conforming to Government Standards
Sunburst High Resolution LCD Screen Projection
NEW SUG CD-ROM (1992.2)
SharpShooter (network monitor)
45.09 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (1 of 3)
45.10 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (2 of 3)
45.11 SunProgrammer Vol 1 #1 (3 of 3)
This is the text from the SunPro newsletter, SunProgrammer.
I divided it into three parts because of the limitations of
some mail processing programs.
309 Part 1
571 Part 2
564 Part 3
1444 total lines
If you would like a free subscription to the hardcopy version
of SunProgrammer, please send your name, corporation, and
mailing address to jennifer.umstattd@Sun.COM
Enjoy! -johnj
SunProgrammer
"The Newsletter for Professional Software Engineers"
Winter 1992
Volume 1, Number 1
CONTENTS
ARTICLES
Cover Story
An exclusive look at SPARCworks 2.0, the next
generation software development environment from
SunPro.
Introducing SunPro
SunPro is a new business dedicated to providing
products for professional programmers. Here's the
SunPro strategy.
OOP Languages
Here's what you need to know to choose the right
object-oriented programming language for your
project.
Performance Tuning
Typical problems and their cures.
FEATURES
News Briefs
Quality Matters: Code Reviews
Suggested guidelines on implementing code reviews.
The Friday Hack
Qrgfwi-ing your workstation!
Puzzle
Dangling Pointers
Anonymous Observations.
45.12 SunExpress In Europe
LINCOLN, Mass. --September 14, 1992-- SunExpress, a business
unit of Sun Microsystems, Inc., today formally announced it is
now operating in Europe. SunExpress Europe provides a new
distribution channel for easy ordering and fast delivery of Sun
products. Choosing items from the SunExpress(TM) catalog,
customers can place orders by telephone, fax or post and
receive products within five business days. SunExpress Europe
will initially support customers in the United Kingdom, France
and Germany and is now accepting orders. The opening of the
new European office follows the recent expansion of SunExpress
into Japan.
45.13 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (1 of 3)
45.14 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (2 of 3)
45.15 S U N E R G Y: NEWSLETTER 5 (3 of 3)
S U N E R G Y E M A I L: NEWSLETTER 5
This is from Miyong.Byun@Corp.sun.com (Miyong Byun, User Programs).
Because of its size, I have divided it into three parts.
-johnj
NEWSLETTER 5
September, 1992
Distributed by the Press Relations, Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation, A Sun Microsystems, Inc. Business; all
rights reserved. Director of PR: Kay Hart; Sunergy Manager:
Larry Lettieri; Managing Editor: Miyong Byun.
Contact the Sunergy editors over email at:
sunergy_information@Sun.COM.
CONTENTS - ISSUE #5
(1) indicates in this SunFlash (45.13) ,
(2) indicates in the next (45.14) and
(3) indicates the last of the three (45.15)
1ANNOUNCEMENTS *1* August Satellite Broadcast
1
1ROADMAPS TO RESOURCES *2* Book List
1
1 *3* New Book: "Global Software" by Dave Taylor
1
1 *4* "Hi-Tech Nomadness" Newsletter
1
1TECHNICAL TOPICS *5* Tips -N- Tricks: How to Program
1 Your Function Keys
1
1 *6* "SunWorld" Magazine: "The Myth of
1 Ease of Use"
2
2 *7* Solaris 2.0 (White Paper)
2
3NEW PRODUCTS *8* SunPro - C Transition Pack
3
3 *9* SunExpress Announces Lower U.S. Prices
3
3SIG NEWS *10* SunPro Article:"Using Test Coverage Tools
3 Effectively"
3
3INDUSTRY NEWS *11* News From SPARC International
3
3 *12* "Lotus Shows The Way"
3 ("SunWorld" Magazine Reprint)
3
3UPCOMING EVENTS *13* Tradeshow Calendar
45.16 Solaris 1.1 AnswerBooks Contents
Note that a few manuals have been dropped from the latest AnswerBook.
-johnj
********************************************************
Manuals and Sets Included in AnswerBook :
********************************************************
45.17 US Educational Services 5.0 Training
Sun Educational Services announces 2 NEW 5.X PROGRAMMING Classes:
SI-305: SunOS 4.X to SunOS 5.X Device Driver Differences
SP-365: SunOS 5.X Internals
These classes have been scheduled in the Milpitas Training Center
and are ready for enrollment:
SI-305: SunOS 4.X to SunOS 5.X Device Driver Differences
Duration: 2 day Seminar
Tuition: $700
Prerequisite: Completion of SI-370: Introduction to Writing
Device Drives (SunOS 4.X)
Class Dates: 10/20 - 10/21/92 and 11/16 - 11/17/92
SP-365: SunOS 5.X Internals
Duration 5 days
Tuition: $1,750
Class Dates: 10/5 - 10/9/92 and 11/30 - 12/4/92
For more information regarding course descriptions, please call the
Registrars at 1 800 422 8020.
45.18 Sun Strengthens Worldwide Position
Breaks Into Fortune's Global 500 List
Ranks on Standard & Poor's Composite Stock Price Index
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. September 15, 1992 Recent industry
reports indicate Sun Microsystems, Inc., is strengthening its
hold as the world's leading supplier of client-server computing
solutions. Sun recently made its debut on "Fortune" magazine's
"Guide to the Global 500" listing at number 425. In addition,
Sun was recently added to the Standard and Poor's 500 Composite
Stock Price Index and was ranked by Dataquest as the leading
workstation/server vendor in Japan for the fifth straight
year.
According to the Fortune Global 500 listing in the
computer/office equipment category, Sun was ranked as the
second most profitable company in the world in terms of profits
as a percentage of sales and of assets. In two other separate
categories, Sun was ranked 20th out of the 500 listing as the
company with the largest increase in sales at $3,259.8 million
in 1991, a 31.4 percent change over 1990. Sun was also ranked
36th out of 500 as having the biggest increase in profits.
45.19 SunSelect Announces Acquisition Of Praxsys Technologies Assets
Move to Further Business Unit's Expertise in Growing PC Emulation Arena
BILLERICA, Mass.--September 16, 1992--SunSelect(TM), a business
unit of Sun Microsystems, Inc., today announced that it has
acquired the assets of Praxsys Technologies, Inc., a software
development firm specializing in personal computer (PC)
emulation technology. The company develops technology that
allows PC applications to run on UNIX(R) system workstations.
"We saw that the technology developed by Praxsys would allow us
to develop emulation products for all UNIX system platforms,"
said Carl S. Ledbetter, vice president of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. and general manager of SunSelect. "This acquisition
reaffirms SunSelect's position as a leading provider of PC
emulation technology in the UNIX market."
45.20 AIM Performance Rating
AIM:
Aim is a multiuser benchmark that tests overall system's performance.
The benchmark is designed to represent a "typical user load". The
benchmark spawns new processes until the machine is maxed out. The
official benchmark mix is as follows: 20% ram 10% float 10% pipe 20%
logic 20% disk 20% math.
What do the numbers mean:
AIM Performance rating - measures peak performance.
Maximum User Loads - measures sustained performance under
heavy system load.
These are the latest official Aim results which include the SS10 model
30 and 41.
45.21 SMCC's European Product Delivery
Also Expands European Manufacturing Facility
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 9, 1992 -- Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation (SMCC) has focused its European delivery
operation by opening a new product delivery center (PDC) in
Montfoort, Netherlands. The center will improve system
delivery to customers throughout Europe and also demonstrates
SMCC's commitment to growth in the European market. The
company also announced plans to expand its manufacturing
facility in Linlithgow, Scotland.
45.22 LOTUS TO BRING NOTES TO SUN SPARC/SOLARIS SYSTEMS
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 16, 1992 -- Sun
Microsystems, Inc., and Lotus Development Corporation today
announced that Lotus Notes, the leading workgroup computing
application for PCs, will be added to the suite of Lotus
business productivity applications available for Sun systems.
Running on the Solaris(R) distributed operating environment.
Notes on the Sun(TM) platform will represent a major
breakthrough in bringing popular PC business applications to
UNIX(R). Notes for Sun systems will be the first such
application from a major vendor to offer per-user pricing
similar to the PC version.
Notes for the Sun SPARC(R)/Solaris platform will be among the
first UNIX versions of the product to be available. It is
expected to be shipped in the first half of next year. Notes
for Sun systems will join other popular Lotus applications --
Lotus 1-2-3, Lotus Realtime and the just-announced version of
Lotus cc:Mail -- ported to the SPARC/Solaris platform. These
efforts reflect a long-time partnership between Lotus and Sun;
Sun workstations were the first UNIX platform selected by Lotus
for its products and SPARC/Solaris remains the highest-volume
workstation platform for Lotus.
45.23 CA Announces Strategic Alliance With Sun
CA ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH SUN
TO PROVIDE CA-UNICENTER FOR SOLARIS
CA's Adoption of OPEN LOOK Helps Clients
Rightsize to UNIX Client-Server Environments
ISLANDIA, N.Y. -- September 21, 1992 -- Computer Associates
International, Inc., and Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation
(SMCC) today announced a strategic alliance to provide CA's
industry-leading CA-UNICENTER(R) systems management solution
for Sun(TM) SPARCserver(TM) and SPARCstation(TM) families,
based on the Solaris(R) 2.0 system software environment.
The alliance between the two industry leaders furthers Sun's
presence in commercial markets and gives CA greater access to
the rapidly growing SPARC(R)/Solaris market. SMCC is the volume
market leader in UNIX(R) multiprocessing servers with its
SPARCserver 600MP Series. CA is the leading independent
provider of distributed systems management solutions for
multiple operating systems and hardware platforms.
45.24 Adobe Systems And Sun
ADOBE SYSTEMS AND SUN MICROSYSTEMS
INK TECHNOLOGY AND MARKETING PACT
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 21, 1992-- Adobe Systems
Incorporated and Sun Microsystems, Inc., today announced that
they have signed a far-reaching technology and marketing
partnership agreement. Under the agreement, Sun will adopt
Adobe's imaging technologies, PostScript and Display
PostScript, while Adobe will increase technology and
application development for SunSoft's Solaris distributed
computing environment. In addition, the two companies will
undertake joint marketing and developer support activities.
As a result of the agreement, Sun will integrate the Display
PostScript system in the Solaris computing environment, clearly
establishing Display PostScript as the standard imaging model
for UNIX platforms. SPARC and 80486-based computers running
Solaris with Display PostScript software will offer powerful,
flexible platforms for a wide variety of applications,
including professional publishing, graphic arts and commercial
and financial applications. Microcomputer users will be able to
take advantage of the power and capabilities of UNIX computing
- networking, high performance and security - and continue to
display and print their documents using PostScript technology.
SunSoft expects the Solaris operating system with Display
PostScript to be available in 1993. Sun and Adobe will work
with leading ISVs to develop applications that take full
advantage of the Display PostScript system in the Solaris
operating environment.
Under a related agreement, Adobe will port its popular Adobe
Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop applications to the Solaris
environment. These are expected to be available in 1993. Sun
will also work with Adobe to make Adobe's new document
communication technology software, code named Carousel,
successful in the UNIX market.
45.25 SunPic: 20 Page-Per-Minute laser printer
SUNPICS INTRODUCES NEWSPRINTER 20 LASER PRINTER
High-Volume, High-Speed, Multi-Format Laser Printer Extends
SunPics' Open Network Printing Model to Large Workgroups
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.,--September 21, 1992--SunPics(TM), the
Sun Microsystems, Inc. business dedicated to delivering open
network printing and imaging solutions, today unveiled the
NeWSprinter 20(TM) laser printer, a 20-page-per-minute
PostScript(R)-language-compatible printer. The NeWSprinter 20
product works with NeWSprint(TM) software to extend open
network printing to large workgroups. The product complements
the SPARCprinter(TM) laser printer, which leads the UNIX(R)
print market in price/performance for smaller workgroup and
desktop use.
45.26 October 1992 Software Technical Bulletin Contents
This article describes the contents of the Software Technical bulletin
(STB) for October, 1992. Is posted to SunFlash to make those
customers who have a support contract aware that they should be
receiving this execellent publication.
Copies of the STB are sent to the just the people listed in your
support contract. They have limited duplication rights (see notice
included each month within the STB).
Two sample STBs, in PostScript, are in solar.nova.edu:/pub/sunflash/1992
and in ftp.uu.net:systems/sun/sunflash/1992
185,395 stbaug92.ps.Z
171,958 stbjul92.ps.Z
Each is about 100 pages.
This article contains two parts:
o Table Of Contents for October 1992
o STB Editor's Introduction
The text and PostScript STBs are also included in the SunSolve CD rom
service (see sunflash 44.07 "SunSolve and Sun HelpDesk").
-johnj
45.27 Third Party Product Announcements
INTERNET Guide - A Book Review
SoftNet Utilities: Novell to Sun Integration
Arts & Letters Maestro
FirstScan II From Aurora Technologies
45.28 SunSoft Enhances Interactive UNIX System
Adds Leading National Distributors in Commercial, Government Markets
Announces Aggressive Trade-in Program for SCO Customers
UNIX EXPO, New York, Sept. 22, 1992 -- SunSoft Inc. today
announced a new version of its INTERACTIVE UNIX System software
with features that increase system functionality and expand the
number of platforms and peripherals supported. An aggressive
trade-in promotion was also announced allowing Santa Cruz
Operation (SCO) XENIX, UNIX and Open Desktop users to switch to
the new INTERACTIVE UNIX System at a 50% discount. In addition,
SunSoft inked major reseller deals with leading national
distributors Tech Data, Access Graphics and GTSI.
45.29 Airforce chooses Interactive UNIX
INTERACTIVE UNIX SYSTEM FROM SUNSOFT CHOSEN
FOR $740 MILLION DESKTOP IV CONTRACT
SunSoft Also Announces Federal Distribution Agreement With GTSI
UNIX EXPO, New York, Sept. 22, 1992-- SunSoft Inc., today
announced that the INTERACTIVE UNIX System has been specified
as the 32-bit, POSIX certified operating system of choice in
the pending U.S. Air Force Desktop IV contract. Desktop IV is
one of the largest microcomputer acquisitions ever with an
estimated value of more than $740 million over three years.
45.30 SUNSOFT ANNOUNCES SOLARIS FOR X86 EARLY ACCESS PROGRAM
Demonstrates Multiprocessing On X86 For First Time
UNIX EXPO, New York, Sept. 22, 1992 -- SunSoft Inc. today
announced the Solaris for X86 Early Access Program, allowing
system manufacturers and software developers to take immediate
advantage of the powerful 32-bit system software. Starting next
week, computer and software companies will receive the Solaris
for X86 software on a single compact disc (CD) with a suite of
development tools and documentation. SunSoft also demonstrated
the multiprocessing capabilities of Solaris 2.0 on a Compaq
SYSTEMPRO Model 486-840 for the first time here today.
45.31 ProCompiler & ProWorks for Intel
These products will *not* be Price Listed by SMCC, but it does
mean that the exact same environment will be available on both
SPARC and Intel. Users who have mixed PC and SPARC accounts
have the opportunity to unify the software environment with
Solaris 2.0 and the ProWorks tools.
Two announcements are included. The first is about ProCompiler
and the second is about ProWorks.
-johnj
45.32 SunTutor: OpenWindows Multimedia Training
Online multimedia training on SPARC for OpenWindows Version 3
-SMCC announces online OpenWindows Training:
SunTutor: OpenWindows Environment for Users
Brings Sun training to every user's desktop
-Helps your customers become operational and productive
on OpenWindows faster, on demand - and it's at their fingertips
-First of Sun's "SunTutor" multimedia training products:
Integrates sound, graphics, animation and interactive simulation
-Runs on all SPARC systems with Audio (for OWV3 users).
True Multimedia without additional hardware/software
- COLOR - or - MONO -
-Interactive OpenWindows instruction teaches through full
simulation of the OWV3 environment & DeskSet. WYSIWYG interface
-Same content as Sun's OpenWindows classroom and video/workbook
self-paced training
-"Economic" training: No travel. No Hotel Bills.
The perfect reference tool & skim-review for the professional
45.33 First National SunNet Manager Users Group Formed
This is from Phil Little <0005444900@mcimail.com>.
-johnj
CONTACT: Regina Freeman/Philip Little INTEROP Booth # 3049
The Bohle Company
(310) 785-0515
TORRANCE, Calif. -- The first national SunNet Manager Users
Group (SnMUG) has been formed. The Users Group is a forum for
SunNet Manager users and application developers to exchange
advice and ideas on all aspects of using the SunNet Manager
platform. SnMUG's first meeting will take place during the
INTEROP '92 FALL tradeshow at Moscone Center in San Francisco.
45.34 SMCC and EDS: Open Systems For Retailers
SMCC AND EDS COMMERCIAL SERVICES GROUP JOIN FORCES
TO OFFER SUN'S OPEN SYSTEMS TO RETAILERS
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 29, 1992 -- Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation (SMCC) today announced it has teamed with
Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Commercial Services Group to
provide retailers with high- performance, low-cost
Solaris(R)-based UNIX(R) client-server solutions. EDS has
developed automated software tools based on Sun's(TM) SPARC(R)
workstations and servers, that can be used to quickly and
easily create a portfolio of customized retail applications.
45.35 Decision Support Software On Sun
LEADING DECISION SUPPORT SOFTWARE
DEBUTS ON SUN PLATFORM
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- September 22, 1992 -- Sun Microsystems
Computer Corporation (SMCC) today announced that Information
Resources, Inc. (IRI), a leading developer of executive
information systems (EIS) and decision support systems (DSS),
ported its first full client-sever UNIX(R) system software to
the Sun(TM) platform. Under a joint marketing and sales
agreement, IRI will sell its EXPRESS- brand software on Sun
SPARCstation(TM) and SPARCserver(TM) systems running the
Solaris(R) operating environment. The company will offer EIS
and DSS systems for finance, sales, marketing, human resources
and quality assurance applications to Fortune 1,000 companies
and government agencies.
45.36 Third Party Product Announcements
Aurum: Customer Management Solution
Digital Tools Ports AutoPLAN To Solaris 2.0 for Intel
Rapid Application Development Environment
Level 2 PostScript for Sun users
NetMetrix Trend Analysis and Network Configurator
SayIt! Product Announcement
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