usenet@mcdchg.UUCP (02/27/87)
We have an opportunity to purchase a large number of 80186
based UNIX SV Systems from a well known Manufacturer. These
are "current" models, and are still being sold to various
OEM's. The basic configuration consists of a 8Mhz 80186,
(w/MMU) 1Mb of main memory, a 43Mb (unformatted) ST506 disk
drive (with room and power for a second drive, and there are
drivers and formatters for larger (86-120MB drives), a
single 360K floppy capable of reading and writing DOS
diskettes (1.2Mb available), 8 serial ports, and 1 parallel
port. Cabling is supplied for Irwin 10,20,40Mb tape
cartridges and there is room for the tape drive and second
floppy drive in the cabinet.
The version of UNIX is known as IN/ix** and is from
INTERACTIVE Systems in Santa Monica, CA. This is a pedestal
mount box, not a desk top. 'C' and a development set is
included as is [nt]roff. Additionally there are many UCB
enhancements. We have been soaking a unit for the past
6 weeks and it works flawlessly. Benchmarking data (Byte
benchmarks) are available upon request, I ran them myself
and was quite impressed!
Software that has been ported includes:
o LEX - word processing (and SOFTYPE for
phototypesetting)
o Informix - database
o Unify - database
o RealWorld Accounting Software
o A retail package that supports scanners and includes
basic accounting
o A garment industry package
o PASCAL
o RM COBOL
o FORTRAN
o SCI BASIC (Microsoft compatible)
o The various INstuff from INTERACTIVE
Hardware Options include:
o Larger disk drives
o Additional disk drives
o 80286 + 80386 versions of this system (using multibus)
are available, but cost considerably more.
o 10, 20 or 40MB Irwin tape cartridge
The reason we need your help, is, before I commit to the
volume this manufacturer insists on, to offer the above
price, I have to be fairly certain that we could move the
product. If you are looking for a stable (this box has been
around for 2 years), low cost, UNIX environment, this might
be what you need. Please send mail to:
~!ihnp4!ilmss!hostage if you are interested. Please give me
some idea of how serious you are! Or give us a call at
1800-548-9618 (natl), 1800-323-6453 (Ill), or 312/898-2228 -
ask for George, Greg, Phil, or Dan.
* UNIX is a registered Trademark of AT&T
** IN/ix is a Trademark of INTERACTIVE Systems Corp.
*** Sorry if I missed anyone's trademark