The Monthly Bulletin For Users Of SPARC Based Products
Issue No. 59
Sapporo, Japan--August 1,1998--Kanamoto
Co.,Ltd joined SPARC International as an IHV member. The Computer
and Peripheral Rental Division was established in 1983 as the third
operating division of Japan's leading consruction equipment rental
company. Kanamoto will submit its memory products to the SPARC International
PVT program for testing next month.
Fremont, CA--August 12, 1998--Insignia
Solutions, developer of SoftWindows 95 for UNIX has become an
ISV member of SPARC International. SoftWindows 95 for UNIX enables
SPARC(R) computers to run Windows 95 applications alongside existing
UNIX applications. Files may be easily moved between PC and UNIX
file systems. In addition, SoftWindows 95 for UNIX includes PC networking
support for UNIX computers in the PC environment and Internet Access
capability.
Greenbelt, MD--August 1, 1998--Empress
announces support of Suns JDBC API for the Empress RDBMS. Via the
Empress JDBC Interface, Web server developers and GUI developers
can take advantage of a host of tools and capabilities to display,
retrieve and format information residing on Empress relational databases.
Web developers can easily create Java servlets and CGI programs
to manage Empress databases. GUI developers can utilize the Java
platforms freely-distributed Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) as
a powerful applet and graphical application development environment.
With the Empress JDBC Interface, programmers
have the ability to create servlets and CGI programs using the Internet
application development environment provided by Empress Hypermedia.
"Empress offers products well-suited for
Internet computing via a robust database and development tools.
Fusing both the Internet computing technologies of Empress and the
Java platform, the Empress JDBC Interface enables the creation of
a powerful applications development environment" states Njai Wong,
director of product development.
Furthermore Sun's
Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT) can now be utilized via the Empress
JDBC Interface. Sun's AWT allows you to create buttons, menus, scrollbars,
dialog boxes and even entire GUI applications to display Empress
information. Moreover, developers using the Empress RDBMS and Sun's
AWT have increased flexibility through the cross-platform functionalities
of both products. The AWT is not operating system specific, allowing
you to bypass platform-specific windowing issues. Empress also provides
for cross-platform functionality between Unix and Windows environments
through the Empress ODBC Interface. Moreover, Empress allows users
to select from over 1500 popular Unix and Windows operating systems.
For more information about Empress, please call
+301 220-1919. Check our web site at www.empress.com
or send e-mail to info@empress.com.
You can write to us at Empress Software, 6401 Golden Triangle Drive,
Greenbelt, MD, 20770.
Sun, Sun Microsystems, Java and JDBC are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
Sunnyvale, CA--August 7, 1998--The Cygnus
GNUPro™ Toolkit 98r1 is the latest release of an open-source,
de facto standard compiler and debugger toolchain for native and
embedded software development. For software developers, the Cygnus
GNUPro Toolkit provides:
Access to an open-source code base for greatest
flexibility during the design cycle,
- Mission-critical support for working
at maximum efficiency, and
- A single-source toolchain for easy portability
and maximum code reuse. The GNUPro Toolkit 98r1 includes ANSI-conforming
C/C++ compilers, a macro-assembler, the Cygnus GNUPro debugger,
binary utilities and libraries.
Key Features of the Cygnus GNUPro Toolkit 98r1
include the following:
- Cygnus GNUPro C Compiler - The latest
advances in compiler optimization extend the programmer's ability
to optimize code for speed and size.
- Cygnus GNUPro C++ Compiler - The industry-leading
C++ compiler, providesenhanced exception handling and more extensive
template functionality. Cygnus offers the most comprehensive support
for C++ and continues to track the standard.
- Cygnus GNUPro Debugger - A source- and assembly-level
debugger, it includes Cygnus' high-performance graphical user
interface that enables users to visualize the gdb debugger through
a series of intuitive, easy-to-use windows and menus.
New Host Platforms: AIX4.2, Red Hat Linux 5.0
and Solaris 2.6.
Waterford, MI--August 9, 1998--AT&T
purchased the On-Line! Detective for Sun
to enhance their ability to support Sun computer systems. The company
will outfit their Premises Network Computer Support Division with
the Detective to provide technical support for key internal and
external Sun end-users.
AT&T purchased the On-Line! Detective for
Sun to enhance their ability to support Sun computer systems. The
company will outfit their Premises Network Computer Support Division
with the Detective to provide technical support for key internal
and external Sun end-users.
"AT&T chose the Detective to give us
a competitive edge in the service industry", proclaims Lalo Munoz,
AT&T Southern Region Technical Consultant. "The tool provides
the power of information to resolve problems or issues on-site,
saving significant time and resources. Utilizing the Detective,
AT&T expects to deliver the best support for Sun systems in
the industry." AT&T will not only use the Detective to replace
the current hardware support they receive from Sun Service but actively
pursue third-party maintenance opportunities.
The On-Line! Detective for Sun is a critical
knowledge base of information covering hardware and OS related issues.
The Detective provides diagnostic, troubleshooting and system support
for Sun/SPARC workstations and servers at the click of a mouse.
The tool can be deployed via Solaris or Windows operating systems.
Using the tool on a laptop gives AT&T technicians' greater ability
to resolve issues out in the field and affords a significant edge
over most of the competition.
SoftTech Solutions develops expert systems and
on-line technical documentation. The company's flagship product,
the On-Line! Detective for Sun, is ideal for field engineers, system
administrators, help-desk centers and Sun computer brokers/resellers.
The Detective saves time and frustration in finding and resolving
most Sun/SPARC computer problems. Examples include Sun error messages
with interpretations, troubleshooting flow-chart diagrams and part
number access. The On-Line! Detective supports any company who maintains
Sun systems and is the ultimate compliment to any service contract.
For more information about the On-Line! Detective
for Sun and other products and services call SoftTech Solutions
at +888 786-4393 or visit their web site at www.stsolutions.com.
SAN JOSE, CA--August 19, 1998--Sun
Microsystems, Inc. today announced that its Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEMs) have shipped systems containing the one millionth
UltraSPARC(TM) microprocessor. This achievement, occurring in just
over three years, represents one of the shortest amounts of time
that any enterprise-class microprocessor architecture has reached
this milestone. In addition, the UltraSPARC architecture is the
first 64-bit computer architecture to reach this level of market
acceptance.
Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision,
"The Network Is The Computer(TM)," has propelled Sun Microsystems,
Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) to its position as a leading provider of high
quality hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide
intranets and expanding the power found in more than 150 countries
and on the World Wide Web at www.sun.com.
MILPITAS, CALIF. - August 19, 1998 - Tatung
Science & Technology, Inc. (TSTI), celebrating more than 10
years of commitment to the SPARC systems market, today introduced
the COMPstation? U60-2360, a new Sun Ultra 60-compatible workstation
powered by dual 360 MHz UltraSPARC-II microprocessors. The COMPstation
U60-2360 broadens Tatung's use of the PCI I/O bus as an integral
new design component of the company's SPARC-based workstations and
servers, which are installed at tens of thousands of user sites
throughout North America.
Now available, the new system is offered in both
tower and rack-mount configurations. The towers support high-performance
graphics and Java-development applications, while the rack-mount
models are designed to suit the needs of Internet Service Providers
(ISPs), OEMs and industrial, commercial and communications applications.
Tatung's most powerful workstation, the COMPstation U60-2360 leverages
the dual 64-bit UltraSPARC-II processors to deliver performance
of 15.4 SPECint_95 and 27.8 SPECfp_95*.
The COMPstation U60-2360 supports one 33 MHz,
32-bit PCI device; two 33 MHz, 64-bit PCI devices; and one 66 MHz,
64-bit PCI device. A 64-bit horizontal UPA slot is available for
add-ons such as Creator graphics cards. Standard configurations
include two, 360 MHz UltraSPARC-II processors; 128 MB RAM; and 4
GB of hard disk storage. Other standard features consist of Ultra
Wide SCSI; two serial ports; one parallel port; and a 100-BaseT
Ethernet interface.
The tower configuration is equipped with a PCI
graphics card, and it offers up to five drive bays for incorporating
two, standard 3-1/2-inch hard drives; a 5-1/4-inch CD-ROM drive;
a 4- or 8mm tape drive; and another peripheral, such as a 3-1/2-inch
floppy drive or other device that will fit into a 5-1/4-inch slot.
The rack-mount configuration, designed to utilize network storage,
features slots for two, one-inch, 3-1/2-inch drives. An add-on disk
array storage subsystem available from Tatung as an option enables
users to add peripherals as needed. With hard disk capacity of 72
GB or more, the disk array makes the COMPstation U60-2360 robust
enough to support departmental or small enterprise Internet or Intranet
applications. Other options include up to 2 GB of RAM; up to 18
GB or more of hard disk storage; additional PCI graphics cards;
Creator 3D Graphics; ATM connectivity; Ultra Wide SCSI; and a wide
range of monitors. In addition, TSTI is offering monitors in 17",
19", 21" and 24" models. Suggested list pricing for the COMPstation
U60-2360 starts at $15,990 for a standard tower configuration. The
rack-mount system is offered at a suggested list price of $16,270.
Tatung Science & Technology, Inc., a U.S.
subsidiary of the over $4 billion, multi-national Tatung Co., is
the leading provider of SPARC-compatible workstations and servers.
The company's product line features the broadest range of client/server
computing solutions available, from desktops to multi-processing
servers. Tatung is a founding member of SPARC International. For
more information, contact Tatung Science & Technology, Inc., 1840
McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. Telephone +800 659-5902. E-mail:mkt@tsti.com.
URL: www.tsti.com.
* Estimated ratings.
Sterling Heights, MI-August 24, 1998--Rave
Computer Association, Inc., an original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) of Sun Microsystems, announces the release of the Rave RM-AXmp
system.
In the RM-AXmp, Rave integrates the Sun Microsystems
Ultra-AXmp motherboard into a 5U-19 chassis. This new development
will allow dual- and quad-processing in a 64-bit UltraSPARC-powered
system. The Ultra-AXmp motherboard will support one to four CPUs
and up to six PCI slots. The system features a 600-watt power supply,
integrated dual Ultra-wide SCSI, and three cooling fans. It also
supports a maximum of 2 GB of memory. Rave's RM-AXmp is specifically
designed for the telecommunications and internet service provider
markets.
SPARC-related documents
are available through SPARC International's bookstore, SPARCSHOP.
Access to SPARCSHOP is available several ways,
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Currently available
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
8 |
$50.00 |
| SPARC-V8E Embedded Supplement to SPARC-V |
$25.00 |
| The SPARC Architecture Manual, Version
9 |
$55.00 |
| Implementation Characteristics of Current
SPARC-V9 based products |
$25.00 |
| Mbus Interface Specification (Version
1.2) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 1.1) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.1,
2.1A) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.2) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.3/2.3
IS) |
$20.00 |
| SPARC Compliance Definition (SCD 2.4) |
$40.00 |
| SPARC Technical Papers Manual |
$56.00 |
| SPARC Strategy and Technology Catalog |
$39.00 |
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