lhatt%boutique@Sun.COM (Linda Hatt) (11/11/89)
The following is a call for participation in Connectathon 1990.
Connectathon is an interconnectivity testing event intended as an
engineering test of NFS, X11 and NeWS implementations. If you have an
implementation that you would like to test at Connectathon, please
follow the instructions below.
Linda Cwiak
Connectathon 1990 Coordinator
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Dear NFS, X11 and NeWS vendor:
Connectathon is starting to sizzle the network for the year 1990!!
You are invited to participate.
Connectathon is a networking proving ground allowing participating
vendors an opportunity to test their NFS, X11, and NeWS Client and
Server implementations. In one convenient location you will be linking
together with other vendors' workstations, personal computers,
supercomputers, mainframes, and minicomputers, sharing resources
and files over local- and wide-area networks. Each vendor sends its
development engineers, with machines and source code, to test and debug
their implementations.
The past Connectathon hosted more than 65 vendors, and we expect a
record turnout this year. Why? Let me tell you about one of last
year's participants. He told us that he got more accomplished during
seven days of Connectathon than he could have in several years in his
office.
This year, we are expecting a significant increase in the number of
Window application vendors. Connectathon 1990 will also introduce an
FDDI fiber backbone and testing of NFS over ISO/OSI transport
protocols. As in previous years, there will be seminars with guest
speakers addressing issues in NFS, X11 and NeWS technologies.
Your marketing staff, press relations personnel, and customers may
attend the Press Day/Open House on the last day of testing - Wednesday,
February 21, 1990. The Press Day is a good opportunity to promote your
company's NFS or Windows implementation. Except for this day, the
entire event is for development engineers only.
General Connectathon Information:
o Connectathon will be held at the San Mateo Expo Center in San
Mateo, CA from February 7-21, 1990. Testing continues 24 hours a
day.
o To provide space, electrical, and security resources to you,
Connectathon will charge separately for space and for your
implementation.
This year you can pay by check, purchase order, VISA or
MasterCard. These fees are Non-Refundable.
o Registration deadline is DECEMBER 15, 1989. We have enclosed
a registration form that must be completed and returned with your
payment to Connectathon 1990 Headquarters (150 Post Street,
Suite 405, San Francisco, CA 94108). Please submit a seperate
registration form for each implementation.
o Once we have received your 4-page registration form, along
with payment, we will send you a confirmation packet with
your booth number, shipping instructions, nearby hotels,
and a more detailed calendar of Connectathon 1990 events.
If you have any questions regarding Connectathon, contact Linda Cwiak of Sun Microsystems at 415-336-4717 or send email to cthon@sun.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Connectathon 1990!
Sincerely,
Larry Garlick
Vice President, Distributed Systems
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Helpful information when filling out the Connectathon 1990 registration form:
1. The company name and implementation name are used to
identify each implementation for tracking purposes. An
implementation is the entity which is being tested. The
name is usually a description of a platform, such as an
OS or hardware name. The implementation is further
identified as NFS, X11, NeWS, or NFS over
OSI. For example, if you are a computer vendor who ships
two different operating systems, you might have 3
implementations to test: NFS on OS/A, NFS on OS/B and X11
on OS/B. Each needs a separate registration form. There
is a $750.00 charge for each implementation you plan to
test.
The primary contact listed on the form is the person to
whom the confirmation packet will be sent and the person
we will call if we have questions about your
registration.
Our Press Relations department would like to know who to
contact at your company in Press Relations to plan the
Press Day.
2. If you are sharing another implementation's booth check
"no" and put the name of the company and implementation that
you are sharing space with. Make sure the implementation
that you are sharing a booth with has reserved and paid for a
booth. In other words, if you are filling out a second
registration form for your second implementation and you want
to use the same booth for both, you do not need to fill in the
booth information again.
We have 3 booth configurations this year: small (approx. 35 sq.
ft.), medium (approx 70 sq. ft.) and large (approx 105 sq.
ft.). Each booth includes a specific amount of space,
electricity and Ethernet connections. In the brackets preceding
the booth size put the number of each size booth that you
require and write the dollar amount in on page 2. (tables are 6'
by 3')
If you need additional electrical power, call Linda Cwiak at
(415) 336-4717 and let her know what you require. She will give
you ordering and cost information to include on your
registration form. We would prefer you order additional
electrical instead of getting a larger booth to accommodate your
electrical needs. You may also call the same number to get
information about costs and ordering of a personal phone line or
T1 line in your booth.
3. Cabletron will provide transceivers for every Ethernet
connection. We need to know what kind of transceiver to
reserve for you, thick or thin Ethernet.
Some companies bring more than one machine to test a
given implementation. Please indicate how many machines
you will have actually testing this implementation (do
not include network analyzers or machines that you may
bring to do development on). Please indicate whether
your implementation is client-only, server-only, or
client/server.
We need to know approximately what day your machines will
be installed (not the delivery day). Then indicate
whether your delivery will be via professional carriers
(trucking line or air cargo) or you will bring it in
yourself. If you are delivering via a carrier, trucks
can arrive Monday, Feb. 5 and Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 9:00am
to 4:00pm and Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
These will be the only times trucks can arrive. If you
plan to deliver your own equipment and it is too heavy to
carry, you will need to bring it in at the times listed
above. If it is light enough to hand carry, you can carry your
machines in up until Feb. 13. You will not be able to use any
type of cart with wheels.
4. Will an other implementation share the space in this
booth? If so, please put the company/implementation name
here.
5. & 6. During stage 2 of Connectathon, there will be a
series of talks and discussions in an informal setting.
Many of these talks will be given by Sun engineers on upcoming
product or future directions. If you are interested in presenting
a talk or leading a discussion on NFS, X11 or NeWS technology,
list the title of the talk here. Someone will contact you with more
details.
7. Implementation fee: $750.00 per implementation (fill one
form out per implementation).
Booth fee: Depends on the size of booth you chose (if you
checked "no", leave this line blank.)
Extra electrical fee: If you require extra electrical
please call Linda Cwiak at (415) 336-4717 for the cost.
Total amount: Add up the above amounts to determine
your payment for this implementation.
Pages 3 & 4 of the forms are self explanatory.
Once we have received your registration forms along with
payment, we will send you a confirmation packet. The
confirmation packet will have your booth number, shipping
instructions, nearby hotels, a more detailed calendar of
Connectathon 1990.
Connectathon 1990 Registration Form Return completed forms to:
FILL OUT ONE FORM PER IMPLEMENTATION Connectathon 1990 Headquarters
DEADLINE DECEMBER 15, 1989 150 Post Street Suite 405
San Francisco, CA 94108
FAX number: 415-986-8551
1. Full company name:_______________________
Identifying name for implementation: _________________________
(i.e., VMS, User-level, SVR4) [] NFS [] NeWS [] X11 [] NFS over OSI
Primary contact for Connectathon Participation: _____________________
Mailing address: _________________________________
_________________________________
Phone number: _________________________________
Fax number: _________________________________
Electronic mail address: _________________________
Press Relations contact: ________________________________________
Phone number: __________________________________
2. Do you need a booth ?
( If you already reserved a booth on a separate form, check
"no" and skip to step 5. Only fill in the booth information
again if you need an additional booth. Please note: Booth
space is assigned on a first come, first served basis.
[ ] No. This implementation will be tested in another booth,
registered under the following:
Company name: _____________________________
Name of implementation: _______________________
[ ] NFS [ ] NeWS [ ] X11 [ ] NFS over OSI
[ ] Yes. I prefer the following booth size:
[ ] Small -- Includes Approximately 35 sq ft with 1 table
1 Ethernet drop
4 outlets (20 amp total)
Cost: $500.00
[ ] Medium -- Includes Approximately 70 sq ft with 2 tables
2 Ethernet drops
8 outelets (40 amp total)
[ ] 1 220 V circuit or [ ] 4 addtl
outlets (20 amp total)
Cost: $1,000.00
[ ] Large -- Includes Approximately 105 sq ft with 3 tables
3 Ethernet drops
12 outlets (60 amp total)
[ ] 1 220 V circuit or [ ] 4 addtl
outlets (20 amp total)
1 custom circuit specify: ________________
Cost: $1,500.00
If you have different electrical requirements than those in your booth
choice, or you would like a personal phone line or T1 line installed in
your booth, please call Linda Cwiak at (415) 336-4717 for cost and
ordering information.
Connectathon 1990 Registration Form (page 2)
3. What type of Ethernet will you need? [ ] Thick [ ] Thin
Number of machines that will actually be testing: ____________
Type of implementation: [ ] Client and Server [ ] Client Only
[ ] Server Only
Approximate installation date (between Feb. 7-13) _______________
Are you going to [ ] Ship or [ ] Hand deliver your machines?
Name of shipping company? __________________________
4. Will any other implementation be tested in this booth? [] yes []no
If yes, name of company: ________________________________
Name of implementation: _________________________________
[ ] NFS [ ] NeWS [ ] X11 [ ] NFS over OSI
5. Would you like to give an informal presentation or lead a
discussion about [ ] NFS [ ] X11 [ ] NeWS technology
Please indicate topic and/or title _______________________________
__________________________________________________________________
6. What topic would you like Sun engineers to address in informal
seminars?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
7. Implementation fee: $750.00
Booth fee (if any): $______________(enter 0 if sharing
another implementation's
booth)
Extra electrical fee $______________(if you need extra
electrical contact Linda Cwiak
at 415-336-4717)
TOTAL AMOUNT: $______________
Method of payment: [] check [] MasterCard [] Purchase Order [] VISA
credit card number: ________________________ expiration date_________
Name:____________________________ Signature__________________________
Connectathon 1990 Registration Form (page 3)
Connectathon 1990 Attendee Form
Company Name:____________________________________________
Implementation Name:_____________________________________
[] NFS [] X11 [] NeWS [] NFS over OSI
Full names and titles of engineers who will be testing and fixing bugs
on this implementation. This should be development egineers for the
implementation being tested. Limit four per implementation.
Name Title
1.___________________________ ___________________________
2.___________________________ ___________________________
3.___________________________ ___________________________
4.___________________________ ___________________________
Full names and titles of field service technicians who may by
installing equipment 2/7-2/13. Limit two per implementation.
Name Title
1.___________________________ ____________________________
2.___________________________ ____________________________
Full names and titles of marketing representatives who will be
attending on February 21, the Open House Day. No limit.
Name Title
1.___________________________ ____________________________
2.___________________________ ____________________________
3.___________________________ ____________________________
4.___________________________ ____________________________
Full names and titles of press relations personnel who will be
attendint the Press Event on February 21. No limit.
Name Title
1.___________________________ _____________________________
2.___________________________ _____________________________
3.___________________________ _____________________________
4.___________________________ _____________________________
Connectathon 1990 Registration Form (page 4)
Booth Identification Sign:
Company name:______________________________
Implementation name:_______________________
[] NFS [] X11 [] NeWS [] NFS over OSI
Each booth will be supplied with a standard booth sign showing the
participants' company name.
Please type your company name exactly the way that you want it to
appear on your booth sign.
---------------------------------------------------
| |
| |
| |
---------------------------------------------------