paulet@terre.matra-espace.fr (Pascal PAULET 6109 FAMI2) (12/19/90)
> Does anyone know where I can get a X server which uses the > Texas Instruments 34020 graphics functions? I've heard > there are some companies offering this and would like > to get their names and phone numbers if possible. > Thanks, > John Mannion (212) 713-5317 I am also interested in this kind of information. I already have a list of some companies which I submit to the group. Any additional information are welcome. Especially, I have a number for a company named " Technology Corporation", but I did not have time to investigate. Pascal. (paulet@terre.matra-espace.fr) ---------------- Cut here -------------------------- INFORMATION ABOUT X SERVERS AND 340X0 BASED SYSTEM: LIST OF SUPPLIERS Advanced Graphics Engineering 8765 Aero Drive, Suite 226 San Diego, CA 92123 XHIBITION source (May 90): "AGE supplies XoftWare, its implementation of the X Window System server software to OEMs, systems integrators, value added resellers (VARs), and distributors. The company has strategic agreements with various OEMs (including IBM, HP, tektronix) to develop hardware specific X servers tailored to their specifications. AGE also markets X servers as off he shelf solutions for workstations and PC hardware running UNIX and DOS." Texas Instruments source (January 89): "The X-GSP-SERVER is a full port of the MIT X11 server for the 340X0 processor family. The X-GSP-SERVER resides entirely on the 340X0-based system allowing it to efficiently mix graphics and non-graphics functions of the window management. The X-GSP-SERVER interprets the raw X-protocol data stream, but it relies on some kind of front-end processor to provide keyboard, mouse, network and (font) file system functions. The architecture permits the X-GSP-SERVER performance to be fairly independent of the front-end processor, which can be a low cost device. the X-GSP-SERVER is pixel-depth and display resolution independent, so it is easily ported to your specific application, whether it is a general purpose graphics board, or a dedicated system. The MIT X11 is fast becoming a standard by which graphics workstations are being measured. Its architecture and functionality lend itself perfectly to the 340X0 environment. This ease of porting and natural fit makes having an X11 server an easy requirement to meet in all 340X0 applications, including PC-based boards and X server terminals. The X-GSP-SERVER is available to VARs on a license basis, and source code is available. Version 1.0 is a direct port of the V11R2 CFB DDX with some assembly language at the bottom layer. Version 2.0 is a highly optimized DDX, designed specifically for the 340X0 graphics instructions.This provides performance improvements over version 1.0 from 4 to 100 times! Version 2.0 also has added features such as font-caching and resource paging. Hardware required: 340X0 based design, 512KB program memory." Pittsburgh Powercomputing 1501 Reedsdale Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Source XHIBITION (May 90): "PPC was founded in June of 88 with the mission of bringing flexibility, value and performance to the burgeoning UNIX X11 market. By understanding both the frustrations and potential rewards of X11, PPC can aid hardware vendors whose goal is to bring high performance graphical interfaces to their end-users. PPC's first product, X-station/340 , is a port of X11 to the TI34010 and TI34020 Graphics Systems Processors (GSPs)." Artist Graphics 2675 Patton Road St. Paul, MN 55113 Source XHIBITION (May 90): "ARTIST X11 servers are designed to take full advantage of all features inherent to the Texas Instruments 34010 and 34020 GSPs. Because the ARTIST X server is implemented directly on the GSP, all graphics capability, as well as X display overhead are moved to the ARTIST graphic controller." IMAGRAPH 11 Elizabeth Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824 Tel: (508) 256-4624 Fax: (508) 250-9155 Telex: 4946300 IMAGRAF TMS34020 Graphics engine and X server port through TIGA. Human Designed Systems, Inc. 421 E. Feheley Drive King of Prussia, PA 19406 Manufacturer of X terminal with 34010 and Intel 80186. Graphic Sofware Systems, Inc. 9590 SW Gemini Drive Beaverton, OR 97005 (503) 641-2200 Dan Fineberg, Director of marketing. PC X terminal package incl. port of X server on 340X0 systems with DGIS interface. Visual Technology 120 Flanders road Westboro, MA 01581 jbk@visual.uu.net U.S. Phone: 508-836-4400 Jeff Krampf Source xpert mailing list (Dec 90): " We at Visual Technology are an X terminal manufacturer. Our line of color X terminals utilize TI's 34020 graphics processor. We program the processor using a mix of C and assembly calls, but do not use the TIGA libraries. I could send you information if you wish... Keep in touch. Jeff" Princeton Graphics Systems 1100 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 150 Roswell, GA30076 Manufacturer of X terminal with TI34010. Digital Equipment Corporation System Software Group 110 Spit Brook Road Nashua, New Hampshire 03062 Manufacturer of X terminal with TI34010. Hewlett-Packard 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, CA 94304 Manufacturer of X terminal with TI34010. Technology Corporation 617-272-91-24 To be investigated. INFRATRONIC To be investigated. Tektronix, Inc. P.O Box 1000 Wilsonville, OR97070-1000 Manufacturer of X terminal with TI34010 (and TI34020). Megatek 9645 Scranton Road San Diego, CA 92121 To be investigated. ELSA To be investigated.