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MICROWORLD SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SELECTION GUIDE

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MICRO WORLD

MICROWORLD

SOFTWARE/HARDWARE SELECTION GUIDE

Produced by the Editorial Staff of Auerbach Publishers

Editorial Director James Hannan Managing Editor

Joan Dorfmann Senior Editor Janice C. Wright

Associate Editor Edward L. Shean Editorial Assistants

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The information contained in MICROWORLD is obtained from sources considered reliable. It is reviewed, edited, and evaluated by experienced technical personnel.

However, the complete accuracy of this information cannot be and is not guaranteed.

ISSN 0738-0453

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195.0005.001

HOW TO USE MICROWORLD

Despite its allure. the world of microcomputing can be an unwelcome place for the uninformed. New microcomputers, applications and systems software as well as peripheral de- vices are announced at a whirlwind rate. Keeping pace with this levcl of activity is a difficult, frustrating task. As a rcsult, purchase decisions are often based on outdatcd or incomplete information. To address this information explosion, AUERBACH has creatcd Micro World: Software/Hardware Selection Guide. Supplemented monthly, it is a comprehen- sive source of current, accurate information about both micro- computer software and hardware.

HOW DOES MICRO WORLD HELP?

MicroWorld's primary sections-Applications Software, Systems Software, Microcomputers, and Peripherals- encompass the major components of any microcomputer sys- tem. This helps ensure that purchase decisions are made in the context of an integrated, compatible system rather than on a piecemeal basis.

In addition, the types of reports contained in MicroWorld have been specifically designed for particular phases of software/hardware selection.

Software Selection

Aiding in the software selection process are three types of reports:

• Compatibility Matrix-In each Applications and Systems software section, a compatibility matrix cross-references software packages to microcomputer operating systems;

the matrix helps you determine the operating systems on which each application and systems package runs. In the microcomputer hardware section, a compatibility matrix cross-references operating systems to microcomputers;

this matrix provides you a quick overview of the operat- ing systems supported by each microcomputer.

• Features Matrix-In each Applications Software section, a features matrix cross-references every package to a set of features defined specifically for each application cate- gory. Using this matrix, you can readily compare the characteristics of all the packages in each application category.

• Softwarc Product Summary-Evcry applications and sys- tems softwarc package in MicroWorld is outlined in a Softwarc Product Summary. Thc summary briefly ex- plains the major characteristics of the packagc, including the latest pricing information, hardware system require- ments, and the vendor's address and telephone number.

This information helps you narrow your choice of pack- ages. Cross-references at the end of each summary indi- cate where each package can be found in the compatibili- ty and features matrices.

Hardware Selection

Four types of reports are used in selecting hardware:

• Microcomputer Ratings Guides-Thcse guides lend a quantitative perspective to the microcomputer selection process. Developcd for such major application areas as word processing and spreadsheet analysis, the Ratings Guides match cach major micro against a well-defined set of system features and characteristics and assign weighted quality points in each category. The sum of the quality points is divided by the price of a typical configuration for each system and then multiplied by 1,000 to give a whole number. The resultant quality rating is a useful in- dicator of the system's capability/price ratio.

• Hardware Specifications Chart-All microcomputers and each type of peripheral are featured in separate specifica- tions charts. Using criteria appropriate to the type of hardware it treats, each chart provides a quick reference and side-by-side comparison of competing micros and pe- ripherals. The Microcomputer Systems Specifications Chart, for example, features more than 40 key criteria, including system availability, random-access memory, system capacities, input/output control, data communica- tions, software, and pricing.

• Specifications Chart Guide-This report precedes each specifications chart and provides clear, concise defini- tions for each criterion found in the accompanying chart.

• Hardware Product Brief-This report provides informa- tion on the important system characteristics of major mi- crocomputers. Included in the reports are typical system uses, memory and disk storage capacities, software offer- ings, system configurations, and prices. This information allows you to screen micros according to their character- istics and costs. Product briefs are listed alphabetically by vendor name and include vendor addresses and telephone numbers.

MicroWorld Indices

To help you quickly find the information contained in its various reports, MicroWorld has a master index, as well as indices for each section. Updated quarterly with interim monthly supplements, the master index is a comprehensive reference to all the information in Micro World. The scction indices, located immediatcly behind thc section tabs, are con- venient subsets of the master index. Each scction indcx pro- vides a handy guide to the section; they are updated whenever information is added to or removed from a section.

Major entries in the master and section indices are accompa- nied by a lO-digit number indicating the section, report type, and page number(s) of the information.

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WHO BENEFITS FROM MICRO WORLD?

Because it covers not only microcomputers but several cate- gories of software and peripherals, MicroWorld is useful whether you own a micro or are in the market for one. If you currently have a system, Micro World can help you expand that system's capabilities and extend its applications. Or, if you are planning to purchase a system, MicroWorld can ensure that your selection process is thorough and systematic.

Case 1-Purchasing a System

Step 1: Determine Your Application Needs Because a microcomputer is merely a tool, it is essential to carefully define the applications for which it will be used.

Once you have done that (or perhaps to stimulate your think- ing along those lines), tum to the MicroWorld table of con- tents. There you will find more than a dozen categories of ap- plications software from which to begin your search.

Step 2: Identify Your Application's Major Features and Select Appropriate Packages

Suppose, for example, you have determined that word pro- cessing is one of your major applications. Tum to the features matrix in the Word Processing section. The packages are list- ed (alphabetically by vendor) in the left-hand column of the matrix. Charted across the top are the features a word process- ing package should provide. After identifying the minimum number of features a package must have to satisfy your appli- cation, scan the matrix for those packages that meet your needs.

Step 3: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the Candidate Packages

Once you have selected candidate packages, consult the sec- tion's index (just behind the Word Processing tab) to locate the packages' product summaries. These contain current pric- ing information as well as the address and phone number of the packages' vendors. This information enables you to nar- row your choices even further. Note the cross-reference at the end of each product summary to the compatibility matrix;

these page numbers are needed in the next step of the selection process.

Step 4: Identify Operating Systems Compatible with the Candidate Packages

Before you can begin your search for a microcomputer, you must first determine which operating systems support your candidate packages. For this information, consult the Word Processing Compatibility Matrix. Using the page numbers from the product summaries' cross-references, find your pack- ages in the left-hand column of the appropriate matrix pages.

(Remember, the listings are alphabetized by vendor.) For each package, read across the columns headed by the major operat- ing systems to see which is (are) compatible with the packages.

Step 5: Determine the Microcomputers that Support the Suitable Operating Systems

You are now ready to begin your search for a microcomput- er. In the Microcomputers section, a compatibility matrix

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cross-references major operating systems to the micros cov- ered in the section. Locate the operating systems (at the top of the matrix) that you identified as compatible with your candi- date packages. By reading down those columns and across the rows containing bullets, you will discover the microcomputers on which the packages will run.

Step 6: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the Candidate Micros

For descriptions of the micros you have found, tum first to the Microcomputers section index. The index will direct you to the product briefs and/or specifications chart describing the systems. Use the information in these reports to screen sys- tems whose features and capabilities do not match your needs.

Step 7: Evaluate the Candidate Micros' Price/Capability

You can continue the screening process by turning to the Microcomputer Ratings Guides. Read the introduction to the appropriate guide to understand how it is constructed and how it should be applied in the selection process. Then consult the section's index to determine if and where your candidate sys- tems are covered in the guide. Determine which of the system features heading the guide are most important for you and see how the potential systems scored in those categories. To get an idea of the systems' capability/price ratio across all the fea- tures, compare the quality rating figures in the column to the far right. The higher its quality rating, the better the system's value.

Quality rating, however, should not be the only deciding factor in choosing a system. How a system rated in those fea- tures crucial to your application is just as important as how it rated across all the features. When using the Ratings Guides, be sure to factor your particular needs into the equation.

You can round out your system configuration with any sys- tems software or peripherals required by your application.

Step 8: Select Compatible Systems Software If you need additional systems software (e.g., data commu- nications packages, languages) tum first to the compatibility matrix in the appropriate systems software section. Scan down the columns headed by the operating systems of your candi- date micros until you come to a bullet. Read across the row at this intersection for the name of a package that will run on that operating system. When you have collected several packages, tum to the section index for the page numbers of the packages' product summaries. Use the information in the summaries to further narrow your choices.

Step 9: Select Appropriate Peripherals

For peripheral devices (e.g., disk drives, printers, add-on memories, monitors, modems), go first to the specifications chart guide in the section covering the type of peripheral you are seeking. As noted earlier, the guide explains the features used to describe the device. Decide which features are vital to your system and evaluate the devices in the accompanying chart accordingly.

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Case 2-Expanding the Capabilities of an Existing System

If you already own a micro, you are likely at some time to want to extend its use or expand its capabilities.

Step 1: Determine Your Application Need You might, for example, want to develop a spreadsheet ap- plication for your system. The application necessitates trans- mitting data to a compatible system at a rcmotc site. To ac- complish this, you discovcr that you necd not only a spreadshcct and a data communications packagc but additional mcmory as wcll.

Step 2: Identify the Application Packages that Run on Your Operating System

To find a spreadsheet package, tum to the compatibility ma- trix in the Budgeting/Forecasting section. Locate your micro's operating system along the top of the matrix. Scan down that column, noting which packages (listed alphabetically by ven- dor on the left-hand side of the matrix) will run on your sys- tem. Go next to the Budgeting/Forecasting Features Matrix to determine which of the compatible packages have the features you need; this exercise will eliminate many of the packages.

Step 3: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the Candidate Packages

To eliminate even more packages, consult the section's in- dex to locate the packages' product summaries. These provide

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more descriptive information on the packages, including the latest prices and the vendors' addresses and phone numbers.

Step 4: Select Compatible Systems Software Selecting a data communications package is done in a simi- lar fashion. The compatibility matrix in the Data Communica- tions section will identify which packages are compatible with your operating system. You can find descriptions and costs of the candidate packages in the section's product summaries.

(Remember to use the section index to locate each package's product summary.)

Step 5: Select Appropriate Peripherals

For add-on memories, go first to that scction's specifica- tions chart guidc. The guide dcscribcs the features against which add-on memories are compared in the accompanying specifications chart. Based on the requirements of your partic- ular system and application, determine the features that an add-on memory must have and peruse the chart for devices that have those features.

NEED HELP OR MORE INFORMATION?

Although MicroWorld is designed to be a comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-use source of microcomput- ing information, you may need advice on using Micro World or additional information on micro software or hardware. On those occasions, please use our Telephone/Telex Information Services. Trained information specialists will help with your questions and promptly get you the answers you need. The numbers are (800) 257-8162 (in New Jersey, [609] 662-2070) or telex 831 464.

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195.0006.001

HOW TO FILE YOUR MICROWORLD REPORTS

HOW ARE REPORTS NUMBERED?

Every report in MicroWorld contains a lO-digit identification number on the outside comer of each page. This numbering system is designed to save you considerable time and effort in locating information.

The first three digits identify the section in which the report is contained. MicroWorld currently comprises the following sections:

195 Front Matter 200 Accounts Payable 201 Accounts Receivable 202 General Ledger 203 Payroll/Personnel 204 Job Costing

205 Integrated Accounting 206 Sales/Distribution 207 Budgeting/Forecasting 215 Professional Services 216 Engineering/Scientific 217 Graphics

218 Word Processing/Text Editing 219 Manufacturing

220 Operating Systems 221 Data Base Management 222 Data Communications 223 Utilities

224 Program Development/Debugging 225 Languages

230 Microcomputer Selection Guide 231 Microcomputers

232 Winchesters 233 Diskettes

234 Add-On Memories 235 Printers

236 Monitors

The middle four digits indicate the type of report:

.0005 How to Use .0006 How to File .0010 Table of Contents .0015 Index

.0025 Software Compatibility Matrix .0030 Software Features Matrix .0035 Software Product Summary .0040 Specifications Chart Guide .0045 Specifications Chart .0050 Hardware Product Brief

.0055 Selection Guide Introduction .0060 Selection Guide Table

The remaining three digits indicate the page number of a given report type in each section. Thus, the number 200.0025.001 designates the first page of the Compatibility Matrix in the Accounts Payable section.

FILING MICRO WORLD REPORT

Every monthly supplement contains filing instructions spec- ifying what pages to insert and remove from MicroWorld.

New and revised reports are filed according to their identifica- tion numbers. New reports are added to the back of the section and are labeled "Supplement" in the lower-right comer. Page numbers are continuous within the section so you can locate supplements quickly.

Supplement groups are compiled alphabetically and feature the MM/YY date code indicating the month and year the supple- ment was added to your MicroWorld service. Supplements of given report types will be consolidated as required. When this occurs, an entire new section replacing the current material will be mailed to you. This will save you considerable time and effort in integrating new material with the main body of information.

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This series of nine updated services is dedicated to helping DP professionals make decisions that are right for their companies and careers. Each service informs you of the latest trends and technologies and helps you save money by recommending ways to increase productivity and reduce costs, effectively administer your DP budget, successfully integrate DP planning with corpo- rate goals, and solve personnel problems. The volumes are:

• Data Security Management

• EDP Auditing

• Data Center Operations Management

• Computer Programming Management

• Data Processing Management

• Systems Development Management

• Data Base Management

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• Distributed Data Processing Management.

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These monthly updated technical services provide all of the information you need to make correct equipment purchase deci- sions for your company. These reports feature product specifica- tions, market overviews, user evaluations, comparison charts, price data, product configurations, and company directories.

The following services are offered:

• DataWorld

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This two-volume bimonthly updated service is designed to save you money the day you receive it. This service allows you to evaluate your current system against potential new ones, uncover hidden costs in your telephone bill, understand tariffs, manage vendors effectively, and choose the best equipment to satisfy your company's needs both today and in the future.

Telecommunications Management comprises Telephone Cost and Call Management and Telephone Equipment Selec- tion Guide, which are sold separately or as a set.

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A five-volume monthly updated service devoted to the design, implementation, and maintenance of a manufacturing resource planning (MRP) system. Each report in the series is written by

an MRP practitioner who has successfully addressed the human and technical roadblocks inherent in new and existing MRP systems. Computers In Manufacturing is sold as individual Yblumes or as a complete set. The volumes are:

• Manufacturing Resource Planning

• Master Production Scheduling

• Material Requirements Planning

• Execution and Control Systems

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Applications Software Number ^Report Accounts Payable

Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

Accounts Receivable Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

General Ledger Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

Payroll/Personnel Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

Job Costing Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

Integrated Accounting Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

Sales/Distribution Compatibility Matrix Features Matrix Product Summaries

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Data Base Management Compatibility Matrix Product Summaries Data Communications Compatibility Matrix Product Summaries Utilities

Compatibility Matrix Product Summaries

Program Development/Debugging Compatibility Matrix

Product Summaries Languages Compatibility Matrix Product Summaries Multiuser Microcomputers Market Analysis Report Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Product Briefs

Desktop Microcomputers Compatibility Matrix Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Product Briefs

Portable Microcomputers Market Analysis Report Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Product Briefs Disk Drives Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Diskettes

Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Add-On Boards Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart

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Technologies and Trends Company Directory Specifications Chart Guide Specifications Chart Monitors

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SUPPLEMENTARY INDEX

MicroWorld

May-June 1986

File in front of page 1 of the Master Index.

This supplementary index includes new reports added during May and June.

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Description

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Specifications Chart 228.0045.003 2 ACE 2000 Serle. (Franklin Computer)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.013 2 Advanced Professional Computer

(Wang laboratoriea)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.036 2 Amiga (Commodore Busine . .

Machines)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.003 2 AP Series (Honeywell Information

Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.016 2 APC (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2

APC III (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.025 2 APC-PM023 (Wang uboratorle.)

APC-PM025 (Wang Laboratories)

Apple Computer Apple lie

Specifications Chart 228.0045.001 2 AppleTalk

Specifications Chart 238.0045.001 2 Macintosh Plus

Specifications Chart 228.0045.001 2 Macintosh 512K

Specifications Chart 228.0045.001 2 Apple lie (Apple Computer)

AppleTalk (Apple Computer)

Applitek UniLAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.001 2 APX-PM026 (Wang l.aboratories)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 ARC (Oatapoint)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.009 2 Arcnet

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Data)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 ARCNET (Standard Microsy.tems)

Artel Communications Fiberway

Specifications Chart 238.0045.002 2 AST ReHarch

AST-PCnet II

Specifications Chart 238.0045.002 2 AST-Resource Sharing Network

Specifications Chart 238.0045.002 2 AT HO 811606 (Teemar)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.524 2 AT&T Information Systems

I nformation Systems Network

Specifications Chart 238.0045.003 2 PC 6300

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 PC 6300 Plus

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 STARLAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.003 2 Atari

1040 ST

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 520 ST

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 ATO (Cordata)

Net-Worker

Specifications Chart 238.0045.003 2 Banyan Systems

VINES

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 Braegen

ELAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 Bridge Communications

CSll

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 CSI100

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 GS/l

Specifications Chart 238.0045.005 2 GS/3

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Description Business-Pro (Texas Instruments)

Specifications Chart

C-10-SP (Cromemoo) Specifications Chart Conon USA

A-200

Specifications Chart Codex

4000 Series Specifications Chart Commodore Business Machines

Amiga

Specifications Chart C128

Specifications Chart COMPAQ Computer

COMPAQ DESKPRO Specifications Chart COMPAQ DESKPRO 286

Specifications Chart Complexx Systems

XLAN

Specifications Chart CompuLink (Computrol)

Specifications Chart CompuPro

8161 E2 System Specifications Chart 816/G2 System

Specifications Chart Computer Systems

PC/286

Specifications Chart PC/88

Specifications Chart Computrol

CompuLink Specifications Chart CON-X (Novation)

Specifications Chart Concept 2000 (TRW) Specifications Chart Concord Data Systems

Token/Net Specifications Chart Contel Business Networks

Contel Net 1 000 Specifications Chart Contel Net 2000

Specifications Chart ContelNet 3000

Specifications Chart ContelNet 4000

Specifications Chart ContelNet 1000 (Contel Business

Networks) Specifications Chart

ContelNet 2000 (Contel Business Networks)

Specifications Chart Control Data

loosely Coupled Network SpeCifications Chart Cordata

ATD

Specifications Chart Mega PC

Specifications Chart PC-400

Specifications Chart Corvus Systems

OMNINET Specifications Chart Cromemco

C-10-SP

Specifications Chart CS/l (Bridge Communications)

CS/100 (Bridge Communications) Specifications Chart

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Vol.

No.

228.0045.034 2

228.0045.007 2

228.0045.003 2

238.0045.005 2

228.0045.003 2 228.0045.003 2

228.0045.004 2 228.0045.004 2

238.0045.005 2 238.0045.006 2

228.0045.004 2 228.0045.005 2

228.0045.005 2 228.0045.005 2

238.0045.006 2 238.0045.015 2 238.0045.022 2

238.0045.006 2

238.0045.006 2 238.0045.007 2 238.0045.007 2 . 238.0045.007 2

238.0045.006 2

238.0045.007 2

238.0045.008

2

228.0045.006 2 228.0045.006 2 228.0045.006 2

238.0045.008 2

228.0045.007 2 238.0045.004 2 238.0045.004 2

EP SERIES (HONEYWEll INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

Description C128 (Commodore Business

Machines)

Report No.

Vol.

No.

Data General XODIAC

Specifications Chart 238.0045.008 2 Datapoint

ARC

Specifications Chart 238.0045.009 2 STAR PORT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.007 2 VISTA-PC/1200

Specifications Chart 228.0045.007 2 Decision Data Computer

5020

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 5021

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate II (Digital Equipment)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate III (Digital Equipment)

DEenet/ Ethernet (Digital Equipment)

Digital Equipment DECmate II

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate III

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECnet/ Ethernet

Specifications Chart 238.0045.009 2 Professional 325

Specifications Chart 228.0045.009 2 Rainbow 100

+

Specifications Chart 228.0045.010 2 Rainbow 100B

Specifications Chart 228.0045.010 2 Rainbow 190

Specifications Chart 228.0045.010 2 OISKARO 21 (Tandon)

DX 199 (Pertee Peripherals)

DX265 (Pertee Peripherals)

03126 (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 . D5124 (NEC Information Systems)

D5126 (NEC Information Systems)

D5146H (NEC Information Systems)

Eagle Computer Eagle Turbo GX-V

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo XL

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo 2

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo GX-V (Eagle Computer)

Eagle Turbo XL (Eagle Computer)

Eagle Turbo 2 (Eagle Computer)

EasyLAN (Server Technology)

ELAN (Braegen)

EP Series (Honeywell Information Systems)

(16)

EPSON AMERICA

Description EptIOn America

Equity I

S~ifications Chan Equity II

Specifications Chan Equity III

Specifications Chart Equity I (Epoon America)

Specifications Chart Equity II (Epoon America)

Specifications Chart Equity III (Epoon America)

Specifications Chart EriCllllOn

Ericsson PC Specifications Chart esprit Computer Products

9310

Specifications Chart EtherPluo (M I A Com

Telecommunicatlone) Specifications Chart EtherSeri . . (3Com)

Excel."

EXOS

Specifications Chart EXOS (Excelon)

FeotLAN (Wong Laborotories) Specifications Chart

Fibarwoy (Artel Communicationo) Specifications

Olan

Fox Research

10-NET

Specifications Chart Franklin Computer

ACE 2000 Series Specifications Chart Fujitsu Systems of America

Micro 165 Specifications Chart Micro 16SX

G/NET (Gateway Communications) Specifications Chart

Gandalf Data PC LAN 2000

Specifications Chart Gateway Communication.

G/NET

Specifications Chart GS I 1 (Bridge Communications)

Specifications Chart GS/3 (Bridge Communicationo)

Hordcord (Pluo Development) Specifications Chart Hewlett·Packard

Integral PC Specifications Chart Series 80 HP-85P

Specifications Chart Series 80 HP-868

Specifications Chart Touchscreen II

Specifications Chart Touchscreen MAX. II

Specifications Chart Vectra PC

Specifications Chart Honeywell Information Syatems

AP Series Specifications Chart EP Series

Specifications Chart microSvstem 6/10

Specifications Chart XP Series

Specifications Chart HYPERbus (Network Systems)

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No.

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228.0045.013 2

238.0045.012 2 238.0045.001 2

238.0045.009 2 238.0045.009 2

238.0045.022 2 238.0045.002 2

238.0045.010 2

228.0045.013 2

228.0045.014 2 228.0045.014 2

238.0045.010 2

238.0045.010 2 238.0045.005 2 238.0045.005 2

232.0045.608 2

228.0045.014 2 228.0045.014 2 228.0045.015 2 228.0045.015 2 228.0045.016 2 228.0045.015 2

228.0045.016 2 228.0045.018 2 228.0045.016 2 228.0045.017 2 238.0045.014 2

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Deecriptlon HYPERchonnel (Network Syotemo)

Report No.

Vol.

No.

IBM PC Network

Specifications Chart 238.0045.011 2 Personal Computer

Specifications Chart 228.0045.017 2 Personal Computer AT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.017 2 Personal Computer AT I 3 70

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Personal Computer XT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Personal Computer XT 1370

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Token Ring LAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.011 2 Information SYRems Network (AT&T

I nformation Systems)

Specifications Chart 23B.0045.OO3 2 Insider (Xebec)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.527 2 INSTANET 6000 (Micom)

Specffications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Integral PC (Hewlett-Pockard)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.014 2 Interlan

NET/PLUS

Specifications Chart 238.0045.011 2 ITT

ITT XTRA

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA XP

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA (ITT)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA XP (ITT)

Kaypro Kaypro PC

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 N8'N Robie

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 286i Model A

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 286i Model B

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 286i Model C

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 286i Model 0

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 Koypro PC (Koypro)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 KNET IVM (Spartacus)

LANSTAR (Northern Telecom)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.015 2 Laading Edge Products

Model 0

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 Lee Data

Arcnet

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Lobo Systems

MAX-80

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022· 2 LocoINet 20 (Sytek)

Laooely Coupled Network (Control Deto)

MIA Com Telecommunications EtherPlus

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 MAC-10 (Poradi . . Systemo)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 MAC-20 (Porodl .. Systems)

Macintosh Plus (Apple Computer)

Mocintosh 512K (Apple Computer)

Oeacrlptlon MassFile (Teemar)

MONROE SYSTEMS

Report No.

Vol.

No.

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 MAX-80 (Lobo Systemo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 M BC-885 (Sonyo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.027 2 MBC-885 HD 20 (Sonyo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.028 2 MDS Hero (Mohawk Data Sciences)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 Mega PC (Cordeto)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.006 2 Megofilel 11 00 (Siemens AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Megafile/1200 (Siemens AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Megofilel 1300 (Siemeno AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Micom

INSTANET 6000

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Micro 600

Specifications Chart 238.0045.013 2 Micro Five Computers

Series 5000

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 Micro 16S (Fujitsu Systems of

Americo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.014 2 Micro 16SX (Fujitsu Systems of

America)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.014 2 Micro 600 (Micom)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.013 2 mlcroSyatem 6/10 (Honeywell

Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.016 2 MiniScriba

3212

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 Mitsublshl Electronics America

MR322

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MR5310

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 M4870

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MK-153FA (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-154FA (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-156FA (Toshiba Americo)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-53F (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-54F (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 MK~56F (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 Model 0 (Leading Edge Products)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 Model 40 (Tandy (Rodio Shock))

Specifications Chart 228.0045.031 2 Model 503 (Northern Telecom)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.026 2 Mohawk Data Sciences

MDS Hero

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 Monroe Systems

MS2111

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2112

(17)

MOTOROLA

Description

MS2122

Repon No.

Vol.

No.

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2221

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2321

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 Motorola

OfficeLAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.013 2 MR322 (Mitsubishi Electronics

America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2

MRS310 (Mitaubiahl Electronics America)

MR533 (Mit.ubi.hi Electronics America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MR535 (Mitsubiahi Electronics

America)

MS2111 (Monroe Systems)

MS2112 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2122 (Monroe Systema)

MS2211 ,Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2222 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2311 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2312 (Monroe Systems)

M24 Personal Computer (Olivetti)

M35 (Sony)

M4870 (Mitsubishi Electronics America)

M68MX (SORD Computer of America)

NCR PC4i

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 PC6

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 NEC Information Systems

APC

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 APCIII

Specifications Chart 228.0045.025 2 03126

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 05146H

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Description

Nestar Systems PLAN Series/ Arcnet

Specifications Chart PLAN Series/Token Ring

Specifications Chart Net 10 (Siecor)

Specifications Chart Net·Worker (B-Komp)

Specifications Chart Net/One (Ungermann-B . . . )

Specifications Chart NET I PLUS (Interlan) Specifications Chart NetWare/C (Novell)

Specifications Chart NetWare/ D (Novell) Specifications Chart NetWare/ S (Novell)

Specifications Chart NetWare/TRN (Novell)

Specifications Chart Network Systems

HYPERbus Specifications Chart HYPERchannel

Specifications Chart New Robie (Kaypro)

Specifications Chart Nippon Electric Industry

RO·3127 Specifications Chart RO·3255

Specifications Chart RO·4064

Specifications Chart Nixdorf Computer AG

8810/25 CPC Specifications Chart 8810/65 SPC

Specifications Chart Nonhero Telecom

LAN STAR Specifications Chart Model 503

Specifications Chart Novation

CON·X

Specifications Chart Novell

NetWare/C Specifications Chart NetWare/D

Specifications Chart NetWare/S

Specifications Chart NetWare/TRN

Specifications Chart

OfficeLAN (Motorola) Specifications Chart Olivetti

M24 Personal Computer Specifications Chart OMNINET (Corvus Systems)

Specifications Chart Orchid Technology

PCNet

Specifications Chart Osborne Computer

2100

Specifications Chart Owl (Xebec)

Paradise Systems MAC·10

Specifications Chart MAC-20

Specifications Chart PC LAN 2000 (Gandall Data)

Specifications Chart PC Network (IBM)

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Vol.

No.

238.0045.013 2 238.0045.014 2 238.0045.019 2 238.0045.003 2 238.0045.022 2 238.0045.011 2 238.0045.015 2 238.0045.016 2 238.0045.016 2 238.0045.016 2

238.0045.014 2 238.0045.014 2 228.0045.021 2

232.0045.504 2 232.0045.504 2 232.0045.504 2 232.0045.504 2 232.0045.504 2 232.0045.504 2

228.0045.025 2 228.0045.025 2

238.0045.015 2 228.0045.026 2

238.0045.015 2

238.0045.015 2 238.0045.016 2 238.0045.016 2 238.0045.016 2

238.0045.013 2

228.0045.026 2 238.0045.008 2

238.0045.017 2

228.0045.026 2 232.0045.527 2

232.0045.505 2 232.0045.505 2 238.0045.010 2 238.0045.011 2

Description

PC 6300 (AT&T Inlormation Systems)

Report No.

PRIAM

Vol.

No.

PC 6300 Plus (AT&T Information Systems)

PC-400 (Cordata)

PCI HT (Sperry)

PCIIT (Sperry)

PC/286 (Computer Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.005 2 PC/88 (Computer Systems)

PCMS·150 (RACET Computes)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.511 2

PCMS-300 (RACET Computes)

PCNet (Orchid Technology)

PC4i (NCR)

PC6 (NCR)

Personal Computer (IBM)

Personal Computer AT (IBM)

Personal Computer AT/370 (IBM)

Personal Computer XT (IBM)

Personal Computer XT 1370 (IBM)

Penec Peripherals OX199

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 OX265

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 PLAN Seriesl Arcnet (Nestar Systems)

PLAN Series/Token Ring (Nestar Systems)

Plus Development Hardcard

Specifications Chart 232.0045.506 2 Priam

Vertex V130

Specifications Chart 232.0045.508 2 Vertex V150