rupp@cod.UUCP (07/12/88)
I received the latest Damark catalog yesterday, and on page 5 is an
interesting add. A "UNIX-PC" is for sale with the following features:
*
* .......... cost $1498.00 !!!!!!!!!! ............
*
* four programs, Smart Spreadsheet, Smart Word Processor, Smart
System (?), and Smart Data Base Management
* multi-tasking
* supports up to seven terminals for multiple users
* 20 Mb internal hard disk
* 1 Mb RAM
* 68010 processor
* 720 x 348 graphics resolution (illustration shows monochrome
monitor)
* Serial and parallel ports
* built-in 1200 baud modem
* connections for 2 telephone lines and third jack for conventional
phone
* "Complete technical support & more software from AT & T."
* 90 warranty
The illustration shows a mouse (mentioned in the header blurb), a 5 1/4"
drive (I assume), and a detached keyboard. Next to the computer in the
picture stand the four binders of the software packages included.
The A.T. & T. logo is shown in an inset in the upper left hand corner
of the illustration, and the ad mentions "UNIX-PC" and "multi-tasking,"
but nowhere is there any detail of the OS included with the system.
Queries:
1. Does anyone know anything about this computer? Which model is
it? Is it a close-out? etc.
2. If you are familiar with this system, do you know if memory
expansion, peripherals, good software, compilers, etc., are
available? Also, what about service?
3. Is it a good buy at $1498.00?
I would appreciate any information on this offer that you could
provide me.
Bill
Computer Sciences Corp. (at Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego)
rupp@nosc.milmike@ames.UUCP (07/12/88)
In article <1156@cod.NOSC.MIL> rupp@cod.NOSC.MIL (William L. rupp) writes: >I received the latest Damark catalog yesterday, and on page 5 is an >interesting add. A "UNIX-PC" is for sale with the following features: > > * .......... cost $1498.00 !!!!!!!!!! ............ > * [ delete, delete,. . . .] > * multi-tasking [ delete, delete,. . . .] Wow! UNIX, and Multi-tasking as well? Geeze, what will they think of next! :-). -- *** mike (starship janitor) smithwick *** "Due to the Writer's Guild of Amierica strike, this signature is temporarily cancelled". [disclaimer : nope, I don't work for NASA, I take full blame for my ideas]
davidsen@steinmetz.ge.com (William E. Davidsen Jr) (07/13/88)
unix-pc is being discontinued. You can get one with 67MB disk and 2MB
memory from an ad in UNIX Review (and other places). Software is extra,
about $500, as I recall.
I had one for several years and really liked it, but the disk was too
big to backup to floppy as often as I wanted, and the tape drive was
more than I wanted to invest in the machine.
There's a whole unix-pc.all set of discussion groups.
--
bill davidsen (wedu@ge-crd.arpa)
{uunet | philabs | seismo}!steinmetz!crdos1!davidsen
"Stupidity, like virtue, is its own reward" -merupp@cod.NOSC.MIL (William L. rupp) (07/19/88)
I have received quite a number of responses regarding the "UNIX-PC" advertised in the Damark catalog. It appears that the unit is really a model 7300. For $1498,00 one does not get the development package (C compiler, libraries, etc.). That package costs $400.00. The operating system shipped with this model is 3.51. I was referred to a number at A.T.&T., and the guy there was *very* negative about the UNIX-PC. Cordial, but negative (e.g., "We have no software for it."). While several users who responded have used this machine and like it, I personally have decided to pass. At least at a price of $1498.00. I appreciate all the responses. Getting information such as this on short notice is the biggerst virtue of participating in Usenet. Bill rupp@nosc.mil