attpc@mtuxo.UUCP (AT&T PC 6300 PLUS) (10/17/85)
(The following fact sheet was released by AT&T on 10/9/85.)
AT&T PERSONAL COMPUTER 6300 PLUS
The AT&T PC 6300 PLUS gives users super MS-DOS performance,
compatibility with existing hardware and software, the exceptional
multi-tasking, multi-user features of the UNIX system, and an
easy-to-use user interface.
From the outside, the AT&T PC 6300 PLUS looks much like the AT&T PC
6300 -- except there is a new racing stripe across the middle of
the cabinet. The new computer will run both UNIX System V and
MS-DOS simultaneously. The concurrent operating system feature is
called OS Merge, and with it, MS-DOS runs as a UNIX task.
The 6300 PLUS implementation with the Intel 80286 processor has
been designed with no memory wait states, making the machine up to
25% faster than the IBM PC AT when running as an MS-DOS machine.
The AT&T PC 6300 PLUS has seven expansion slots, three of which can
accept 16-bit boards. Two configurations are available:
- Hard disk unit with a 20 MB hard disk, 1.2 MB floppy, and 512K KB RAM
($6320 including keyboard and monochrome monitor)
- Floppy disk unit with a 1.2 MB floppy, 360 KB floppy, and 512 KB RAM
($5095 including keyboard and monochrome monitor)
A .5 MB chip set is available to increase memory on the
motherboard. The MS-DOS capability is available immediately. The
OS Merge with UNIX option will be available in the first quarter of
1986 ($395; if you purchase a PC 6300 PLUS in 1985, you get a coupon
entitling you to UNIX free when it becomes available.)
The user will have the flexibility of using the AT&T PC 6300
PLUS as a super DOS machine only, or as a dual operating system
computer. This system has been certified operationally compatible
by Future Computing. Programs running under previous MS-DOS-based
machines will run on the PC 6300 PLUS. An upgrade option will also
be available for owners of the AT&T PC 6300 who wish to upgrade to
the PC 6300 PLUS ($2995).
SPECIFICATIONS:
Processor Intel 80286, 6 MHz, no wait states
Math Co-Processor 80287 (optional)
Data Bus/CPU Arch. 16 bit/16 bit
Operating Systems MS-DOS 3.1 and/or UNIX System V
OS Concurrency "OS Merge" allows MS-DOS to run
concurrently with UNIX System V.
Main Memory 512 KB standard on motherboard, upgradable
to 1 MB. Will support 3 additional 2 MB
expansion boards for a total of 7 MB.
Display 12" monochrome or color. Graphics modes:
640x400, 640x200, 320x200. Character mode:
80x25.
Keyboard Choice of Model 301 or 302. 301 is standard
PC 6300 keyboard. 302 has Selectric-like
layout, 10 function keys across top, and
additional OS Merge key (emulated by key
combination on model 301).
Communications AT&T PC 6300 Communications Manager for MS-DOS
(optional)
AT&T UNIX Telephone Manager for UNIX (optional)
Serial Port Standard EIA RS232 async up to 9600 baud
Parallel Printer Port Standard 25-pin IBM Centronics compatible
Expansion Slots 7 (4 8-bit, 3 PC 6300-compatible 16-bit)
Clock/Calendar Standard on motherboard w/battery backup
Dimensions 15" x 6" x 15"
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Also on October 9, AT&T announced: An MS-DOS co-processing board
for the UNIX PC. The UNIX PC Model 3B1 with expanded hard disk and
memory. Additional software, memory and port cards, and tape
backup for the UNIX PC (models 7300 and 3B1). The touch-screen
Personal Terminal 510A. Dot-matrix printers models 478 and 479.
For information about any of these products, contact your
AT&T Information Systems account executive, any retail store
that carries AT&T computers, or (800) 247-1212.
Comments by e-mail are welcome, but please note: To get more
information, use the above contacts; do not send e-mail. Thank
you.caf@omen.UUCP (Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX) (10/17/85)
In article <1040@mtuxo.UUCP> attpc@mtuxo.UUCP (AT&T PC 6300 PLUS) writes: >OS Concurrency "OS Merge" allows MS-DOS to run > concurrently with UNIX System V. Since this is a technical newsgroup, let's see some discussion about how the "OS merge" is implemented! -- Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX ...!tektronix!reed!omen!caf CIS:70715,131 Omen Technology Inc 17505-V NW Sauvie Island Road Portland OR 97231 Home of Professional-YAM, the most powerful COMM program for the IBM PC Voice: 503-621-3406 Modem: 503-621-3746 (Hit CR's for speed detect) omen Any ACU 1200 1-503-621-3746 se:--se: link ord: Giznoid in:--in: uucp