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Weekly SunFlash March 27th, 1995
March 1995 John J. McLaughlin, Editor/Publisher fl...@flashback.com Contents: 9001: General FlashBack/SunFlash Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- March 14, 1995 -- Furthering its --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DALLAS, TX, UNIFORUM '95 -- March 14, 1995 -- SunSoft, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--March 14, 1995--SunSoft, Inc. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces the o Typically 40% more capacity than the 10-GB 8-mm tape --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective February, 1995, Sun Microsystems Computer o SPARCstation(TM) 5ZX systems Two ZX board upgrades are being transitioned. The upgrade path --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces their The SPARCstorage Library is a cost-effective data management o High-capacity and high-speed automated library; typically --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This product has been available for a while but I did not post this Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces To insure a high level of performance, PC-NFSpro uses a o Very easy install with new Windows Full or Custom --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This article should have been posted in December. Sorry for the Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces QUALITY: Sun's highest quality Solaris release ever PERFORMANCE: Overall increased desktop, NFS, TCP/IP, and NEW FEATURES: A host of new features make this Sun's most --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Note that this announcement came out a while ago. -johnj) Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation (SMCC) announces the o 60-MHz SuperSPARC processors for SPARCserver 1000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This announcement should have gone out a while ago. Sorry for Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces new, Module upgrades from Model 40 to Model 51 and from Model 40 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective immediately, SunService announces a new IT Operations With the Sun Help Desk System Implementation Service, Sun's --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (This announcement came out in January and I forgot to post it! Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) introduces PC-NFS 5.0 French and German versions will immediately begin --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC) announces the --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.- March, 13, 1995 - Sun --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a brief description of SunFlash. 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75.20: Macintosh Application Environment 2.0 For Solaris/SPARC
75.21: Sunsoft Enhanced Solaris Desktop (CDE)
75.22: Sunsoft Workshop Available On X86 Platform
75.23: High Performance, High Capacity 14-Gb 8mm Tape Drive
75.24: ZX Systems & Upgrades
75.25: SPARCstorage Library Model 8/140
75.26: PC-NFSpro 1.1
75.27: Solaris 2.4 Hardware: 11/94
75.28: 60-MHz CPU for SPARCservers
75.29: CPU Module Upgrades
75.30: SunService IT Help Desk System Service
75.31: PC-NFS 5.1 Localized Versions
75.32: SPARCstation, SPARCserver 20 Models 71, 712MP
75.34: Kodak, Sun Sign Agreement $250 Million
75.35: What is SunFlash ?
75.36: Bell Atlantic to Buy $45M of Sun Systems
75.37: Sun Provides Networking, Storage Infrastructure
For Networld+Interop 95
75.38: Sunsoft Delivers Critical Technology For
Networked Object Interoperability
75.39: SunSoft Advanced Networked O-O Technology For Education/Research
9002: FlashBack and SunFlash Index
75.20: Macintosh Application Environment 2.0 For Solaris/SPARC
commitment to provide Solaris (R) users with their choice of
applications, SunSoft, Inc., in conjunction with Apple Computer,
Inc., today announced the availability of Macintosh (R)
Application Environment (TM) (MAE) 2.0. MAE 2.0 is emulation
software that allows users to run Macintosh applications with
significant interoperability between UNIX (R) and Mac (TM) OS
environments on SPARC-based platforms. A product of Apple
Computer, Inc., MAE 2.0 offers significant performance and
networking enhancements, including support for AppleTalk (R),
MacTCP (R), and improved support for NFS (R).
75.21: Sunsoft Enhanced Solaris Desktop (CDE)
Inc. today announced Solaris( Common Desktop Environment
(CDE), adding the new standard desktop environment for the
enterprise to the leading open operating system. Solaris CDE
empowers enterprise users with the industry's broadest access to
mission-critical, client-server applications and information across
multiple platforms and networks, thus enabling more efficient
communication and collaboration. Developers, VARs and systems
vendors can take advantage of CDE's standard application
programming interfaces (APIs) in the Solaris environment or by
licensing Solaris CDE source code from SunSoft.
75.22: Sunsoft Workshop Available On X86 Platform
announced that SunSoft WorkShop(tm), its award-winning
software development product suite, is now available for the x86
and Pentium(tm) platforms. SunSoft WorkShop for C++ version
1.1 for the Solaris (R) x86 operating environment provides
developers with the tools necessary to create today's
mission-critical, enterprise applications including a
state-of-the-art native C++ language system that tracks the latest
C++ language definition and the first toolset for the development
of multiprocessing/multithreaded applications for the Solaris x86
platform. SunSoft today also unveiled an introductory pricing and
upgrade promotion for this new release of the SunSoft WorkShop.
75.23: High Performance, High Capacity 14-Gb 8mm Tape Drive
new high performance high capacity 14-GB 8mm tape drive. It is
available as an internal option for the SPARCserver (TM) 1000
and SPARCcenter (TM) 2000 systems, the 56-inch expansion rack
and also in Sun's small, rugged Desktop Storage Pack for desktop
workstations and servers.
drive, at the same price point, using the new 160-meter tapes
o Average capacity of 14 GB in compression mode, 7 GB
native and a transfer rate of 1 MB/sec. in compressed
mode, 500 KB/sec. native, with a burst rate of 4.0 MB/sec.
o Available in Sun's small Desktop Storage Pack form factor
or server storage option packs
o All configurations of the 10-GB 8-mm tape drive will be
removed off the price list
75.24: ZX Systems & Upgrades
Corporation (SMCC) has repriced:
o SPARCstation 20ZX systems
o ZX system and board upgrades
o ZX frame buffer x-option
still continues, but customers should use a different upgrade part
number instead.
75.25: SPARCstorage Library Model 8/140
largest capacity backup and archival device, the new
SPARCstorage (TM) Library Model 8/140. The SPARCstorage
Library Model 8/140 is an 8mm tape library capable of storing an
average 140 GB of data on ten tapes. It holds the new 14-GB 8mm
tape drive recently introduced by Sun. A second drive and
bar-code reader are also available as options. The SPARCstorage
Library is available in both a tower and a rack-mountable version.
solution at the department and enterprise level and is ideally suited
for backup, archival and HSM (Hierarchical Storage Management)
of SPARCserver (TM) systems and networks of capacities from
50-GB to 500-GB.
140 GB of storage and 2-MB/sec. transfer rate
o Flexible, modular, and upgradable design provides the
customer with a full investment protection and increased
serviceability
o Available in a Tower (Deskside) version and a
rack-mountable version for the expansion rack
o Fully supported on the high-end SPARCstation and
SPARCserver systems and with many data management
software packages such as Solstice Backup
75.26: PC-NFSpro 1.1
article when the product began shipping. I post it now for
completeness -johnj)
PC-NFSpro 1.1. PC-NFSpro for Microsoft(R) Windows is the
next generation of Sun's industry-leading TCP/IP networking
software package for PC users that features high-performance
access to TCP/IP and NFS(R) environments, easy client
configuration, built-in e-mail, and dynamic access to remote
TCP/IP networks.
powerful 32-bit VxD architecture, the optimum networking
interface for Microsoft Windows. In addition, PC-NFSpro
completely eliminates the need for DOS memory requirements
found in previous generations of networking software. Additional
features include:
install procedure
o Automatic connection to network file and print resources
at user login
o Support for multiple `simultaneous' name services
(DNS+NIS+Files)
o PPP support for remote network access
o Full on-line documentation
75.27: Solaris 2.4 Hardware: 11/94
delay. -johnj)
Solaris(R) 2.4 Hardware: 11/94 as the new default release of the
Solaris 2.x operating environment for SPARC(R) systems. Here
are the key things you need to know:
DBMS performance, relative to Solaris 2.x and Solaris 1.x
feature-rich Solaris release to date. Copackaged Wabi (TM) 2.0,
NetWorker for Solaris, and Online: DiskSuite (TM) 3.0 software
packages provide additional value and functionality at no extra
cost. Includes new standards (Energy Star and XPG4)
75.28: 60-MHz CPU for SPARCservers
availability of 60-MHz SuperSPARC processors for the
SPARCserver 1000(TM) and SPARCcenter(TM) 2000 systems.
Sun delivers on the promise of higher performance SuperSPARC
processor modules for its SPARCserver 1000 and SPARCcenter
2000 systems.
and SPARCcenter 2000 systems
o Repricing of SPARCserver 1000 and SPARCcenter 2000
cabinets and systems boards
75.29: CPU Module Upgrades
the delay - johnj)
lower prices on various module upgrades to SPARCstation(TM)
20, SPARCstation(TM) 10 and SPARCserver(TM) 600MP
systems.
to Model 512 will transition off the SMCC price list.
75.30: SunService IT Help Desk System Service
Services service offering: Sun Help Desk Implementation Service.
help desk experts implement the Sun HelpDesk Tools, including
planning, installation, and customization, to provide our customers
with the best system for quickly resolving their customer's
(internal or external) service problems and support requests.
75.31: PC-NFS 5.1 Localized Versions
-johnj)
localized French and German language versions of PC-NFS(R) 5.1
software. PC-NFS is the world's most popular TCP/IP product for
PC-to-enterprise networking, integrating MS-DOS(R) and
MS-Windows users into an open enterprise environment. The new
features in PC-NFS 5.1 are a streamlined installation program,
faster configuration with support for Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name Service (DNS) client, new under
interface for Microsoft(R) Windows Telnet program, a new mount
tool for quick access to the network, more flexible printing with
support for the standard BSD UNIX(R) lpr protocol, and improved
NetBIOS and TCP/IP performance.
transitioning off of the price list.
75.32: SPARCstation, SPARCserver 20 Models 71, 712MP
SPARCstation(TM) 20 and SPARCserver(TM) 20 Model 71 and
712MP systems, with the new 75-MHz SuperSPARC(TM)-II
processor module. The Model 71 and 712MP are the new premier
processor systems delivering an overall performance boost for the
SPARCstation 20 and SPARCserver 20 product families. SMCC
also introduces a full suite of CPU, chassis, full system and
competitive upgrades to SPARCstation 20 Models 71 and 712MP.
75.34: Kodak, Sun Sign Agreement $250 Million
Microsystems, Inc., and Eastman Kodak Company today
announced that they have signed a revised master agreement with a
potential value of $250 million in sales of Sun(TM) products to
Kodak over the life of the five-year contract. This worldwide
master agreement, which includes both commercial end user and
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) business, extends the
ten-year strategic relationship between the two companies,
underscoring Kodak's support of Sun's network computing
technology. The new contract includes agreements with Sun
Microsystems Computer Company (SMCC), SunSoft and
SunService.
75.35: What is SunFlash ?
to any Sun users that you know. Thanks! -johnj
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Sun users, worldwide
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Nine editions available including daily and weekly
summaries in standard or multi-media mail
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number of locations including:
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75.36: Bell Atlantic to Buy $45M of Sun Systems
Federal, Inc. today reported that it has won a major information
systems reengineering contract, valued at approximately $45
million, from Bell Atlantic Network Systems, Inc. Bell Atlantic
has agreed to purchase Sun (TM) systems for approximately 270
user sites, supporting up to 13,000 users as part of a project to
reduce the cost of delivery while improving customer service. This
gives Bell Atlantic increased flexibility and control over its
information system environment. Bell Atlantic will use powerful
SPARCcenter (TM) 2000 and SPARCserver (TM) 1000 enterprise
servers running the Solaris (TM) 2 software environment for all
aspects of the project, including mission-critical application
deployment.
75.37: Sun Provides Networking, Storage Infrastructure For Networld+Interop 95
Enterprise Management Software
demonstration of its open network computing leadership, Sun
Microsystems, Inc., has teamed with NetWorld+Interop 95, the
summit for networking and computing professionals, to help
design, implement and manage InteropNet, a vast multi-protocol,
multi-vendor network for the 600 companies participating in the
March 28-30 Las Vegas-based exhibition. Sun (TM) equipment
and software will be at the heart of the network's configuration,
operation, performance and fault management, Internet security
and data storage capabilities.
75.38: Sunsoft Delivers Critical Technology For Networked Object Interoperability
Systems
the Object Management Group (OMG) today announced the
immediate availability of a free-of-charge source code
implementation of the CORBA 2.0 Internet Inter-ORB (Object
Request Broker) Protocol. This code is highly portable and
provides a reference implementation to help software vendors test
and deliver OMG-compliant products to market rapidly.
75.39: SunSoft Advanced Networked O-O Technology For Education/Research
Commercial Objects Technology Offerings
today announced the most advanced, networked, object-oriented
operating system technology available today for use by
universities and research institutions. Called the "Spring Research
Distribution", this technology embodies the latest innovative
advances in operating systems and platform software.
(Distributed Objects Environment), an advanced networked
object-oriented environment for the Solaris operating system
targeted at the commercial enterprise marketplace. Spring is a
"concept car" for experimenting with future operating system
technology with several components planned for incorporation
into Project DOE and the Solaris software. Using input from the
research community, Spring technology incorporated into DOE
will give commercial users advanced and innovative
networked-object software that has been tested and proven for
enterprise computing needs.
9001: General FlashBack/SunFlash Information
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new journals, "FlashBack" and "The Internet FlashBack",
and moved production of all three journals to an
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