---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Florida SunFlash SunPC 3.0 SunFLASH Vol 41 #23 May 1992 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Is a family of PC emulation products which runs MS-DOS and MS-Windows applications on a SPARC workstation - Is a replacement product for both Sun's DOS Windows 1.0 and Insignia Solutions' SoftPC 2.X. - Includes both a software and hardware component, SunPC software and SunPC Accelerator -- SunPC software emulates a complete 80286-based PC with VGA graphics capabilities -- SunPC Accelerator is an SBus card and improves the performance to the level of a 386- OR 486-based PC with SuperVGA graphics - Integrates MS-DOS and MS-Windows with the SPARC/Solaris environment - Provides an easy-to-use OPEN LOOK interface SunPC software provides the capabilities and power of a PC equipped with an Intel 80286 processor with VGA graphics. The software product is ideal for workstation users who need occasional access to MS-DOS and MS- Windows applications. For customers who need higher performance emulation capabilities, the SunPC product family includes the SunPC Accelerator SBus card. The SunPC Accelerator is a 486-based SBus card with a custom ASIC. There are two versions: SunPC Accelerator SX uses a 16mhz 486SX CPU and provides 386 to 486 performance. This product is intended for users who need high performance access to MS-DOS and Windows applications. SunPC Accelerator DX uses a 25mhz 486DX CPU and provides 386-486 overall performance. In addition to being faster, the 486DX contains built-in floating point acceleration. This product is an attractive alternative for high performance graphics and floating-point applications. Because SunPC software is integrated with the Solaris environment, SPARC workstation users can copy and paste text between PC and Unix windows, access network printers, files, and CD drives from the SunPC window, and share the UNIX file system. SunSelect, a new SMI business dedicated to innovative PC/Unix integration, has developed SunPC 3.0. Upgrades -------- The current SunPC product family is a replacement for DOS Windows 1.0, Sun's previous software emulation product. Customers using DOS Windows 1.0 with support contracts will automatically receive SunPC. DOS Windows 1.0 customers without a support contract need to purchase SunPC 3.0 as a per-in- cident upgrade. Customers can purchase per-incident upgrades in the U.S.A. through SunExpress and outside the U.S.A. through their local support centers. In addition, customers who took advantage of the SunExpress promotional offer from December 23, 1991-March 31, 1992 and purchased Insignia Solutions' SoftPC 2.1 product, will also receive an automatic upgrade. These customers will need to purchase a support contract. Because SunPC 3.0 replaces DOS Windows 1.0, DOS Windows 1.0 will be transitioned off the Sun pricelists. DOS Windows 1.0 will continue to receive support. Support levels will decrease over time. Channels and Availability ------------------------- Customers can purchase SunPC 3.0 either through the SMCC or SunExpress channels. The product will be available for shipment by early May. The SunSelect reseller channel will also sell SunPC 3.0. Licensing --------- SunPC uses SunNet License to provide floating user licenses. Users on the same network can share SunPC licenses. There may be as many users running SunPC at one time on a network as there are SunPC licenses installed. SunPC licenses are distributed on 3.5" diskettes, so customers can install SunPC immediately upon receipt of the product, without phoning for a license. Customers need not purchase SunNet License separately, since it is included on the SunPC CD-ROM and is part of the SunPC installation procedure. FEATURES AND BENEFITS --------------------- Features Benefits ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Full 286 emulation in software, Runs applications that require ex- including 80287 floating point tended memory or 80286 protected mode 486 CPU on accelerator card with High-performance CPU and graphics complete 486 functionality for demanding MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications High-performance floating point with SunPC Accelerator DX VGA and SuperVGA graphics Runs MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows applications in a high-resolution color window Larger window with SuperVGA graphics Integrates NS-DOS application in the Copy and paste text between UNIX and UNIX environment MS-DOS applications, making it easy to share information Access to Unix filesystem, printers, Share system resources to reduce and CD drives costs Access MS-DOS files from UNIX file manager Print to the same printers you use with your UNIX applications OpenWindows Installation Easy for end users and system admin- istrators to install software OPEN LOOK GUI and pull-down menus Simple PC configuration; ease of use Floating License Lets networked users share a SunPC license HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS ------------------------------------ The following are the requirements to install SunPC: SPARC workstation with 3.5" diskette drive SunOS 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OpenWindows 3.0 CD-ROM drive (either local or elsewhere on network) Hard disk (either local or remote, with 12mb available space) The following are the requirements to run SunPC: SPARC workstation (except SS2 GT) SunOS 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OpenWindows 3.0 Type 4 or 5 keyboard At least 12mb main memory (RAM) At least 12mb available swap space At least 1mb available in /tmp At least 500kb available in /usr/tmp Q: What are the differences between DOS Windows 1.0 and SunPC 3.0? A: The following table outlines the salient differences: Feature DOS Windows 1.0 SunPC 3.0 ------- --------------- ------------------------ CPU 8088 emulation 80286 protected mode FPU 8087 80287 Video Modes CGA, MDA, Hercules SuperVGA, VGA, EGA, CGA Hercules DOS Version MS-DOS 3.3 MS-DOS 4.01 Supported Window System SunView only OpenWindows v. 3 Required International U.S. only All countries except Support Asia supported by Sun Media/Licensing Floppy & 1/4" tape CD-ROM/SNL-floating (node locking host id) license supplied by diskette HW Accelerator No Yes Support MS-Windows 3.0 None Standard mode; all modes Support with SunPC Accelerators Ease of Use Limited OPENLOOK GUI & pull-down menus US PRICING AND ORDERING INFORMATION ----------------------------------- The following appear on the End User and Reseller price lists Description Order Number List Discount Support Price Price Category Price Media, Documentation, and RTU Licenses: SUNPC-3.0-4-4-21 SunPC 3.0 on CD-ROM $695 B $10/mo X1122A SunPC 3.0 Accelerator $1,695 B $10hw;$10sw/mo (includes one RTU per workstation) X1123A SunPC 3.0 Accelerator DX $2,195 B $10hw;$10sw/mo (includes one RTU per workstatoin) SBus Card - Hardware Only: X1120A Accelerator SX 16 mhz SBus Card $1,295 B $10/mo (NB: no software included; software needed to run SunPC3.0) X1121A Accelerator DX 25 mhz SBus Card $1,795 B $10/mo (NB: no software included; software needed to run SunPC3.0) Media and Documentation: SUNPC-3.0-X-X-9 Media and Documentation for SunPC 3.0 $125 B Right-to-Use Licenses: SUNPC-3.0-X-X-0 One RTU License $595 B $10/mo SUNPC-3.0-X-X-L10 10 RTU Licenses $5,355 B $90/mo SUNPC-3.0-X-X-L25 25 RTU Licenses $11,900 B $200/mo Upgrades: SUNPC-3.0-4-4-21U SunPC software upgrade, manuals and one RTU $249 B license for DOS Windows and SoftPC Users SUNPC-3.0-X-X-0U One RTU license upgrade for one user $195 B SUNPC-3.0-X-X-L10U RTU license upgrade for 10 users $1,755 B SUNPC-3.0-X-X-L25U RTU license upgrade for 25 users $3,900 B Notes ----- *SunPC requires OpenWindows version 3 and SunOS 4.1.X and 12 mb ram. *SunPC uses SunNet License (SNL) to implement floating licenses. *The SunPC license is distributed on 3.5" diskette. *Customers do not need to purchase SunNet License (SNL) separately; it is included on the SunPC CD-ROM and is part of the SunPC installation procedure. *SunPC requires a desktop SPARC workstation (except SPARCstation 2 GT). *Each 10 or 25 user license must be installed entirely on one network; multiple user licenses may not be divided among multiple networks *Customers must purchase separate hardware and software support contracts for products X1122A and X1123A ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ For information send mail to info-sunflash@sunvice.East.Sun.COM. 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