DAN@IBM.COM (Walter Daniels) (11/04/87)
NUMBER 287-509 DATE 871103 TITLE IBM AIX (TM)/RT (TM) X-WINDOWS VERSION 2.1 ABSTRACT IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 expands the function of IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 1.1 to include additional programming language support, and implementation of additional windowing functions referenced in the X Version 11 Protocol distributed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Charges: Program One-Time Number Charge 5601-125 $195 Planned Availability: September 1988 (TM) Trademarks of the International Business Machines Corporation. OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS o Supports most functions included in the X Version 11 Protocol distributed by MIT o Provides programming interface that supports IBM AIX/RT FORTRAN 77 o Includes a programmer's toolkit o Supports additional input devices DESCRIPTION In addition to the originally announced capabilities of the IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 1.1 program (refer to Programming Announcement 287-038, dated April 2, 1987), Version 2.1 supports most of the function referenced in the latest version of X Version 11 Protocol distributed by MIT. IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 also provides programming interface support for IBM AIX/RT FORTRAN 77, in addition to the programming interface support for C provided in Version 1.1. A programmer toolkit is included with IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1. The toolkit contains high-level program development utilities to assist in generating and modifying windowing and graphic applications. Additional input devices are supported by Version 2.1. These devices include the IBM Lighted Program Function Keyboard (LPFK) (#4710), Dials (#8710) and the IBM 5083 Tablet. Either the IBM RT PC Mouse or Tablet can be the primary input device for an application but not both in the same application. Version 2.1 applications can also use the IBM Dials and/or LPFKs as additional input devices for use with either the Tablet or Mouse. TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 product requires an IBM RT PC equipped with the following options: o One or more of the following IBM RT PC displays and its adapter: - IBM 6153 Advanced Monochrome Graphics Display - IBM 6154 Advanced Color Graphics Display - IBM 6155 Extended Monochrome Graphics Display - IBM 5081 Models 016 or 019 with an IBM Megapel Display Adapter o One of the following input devices is required as a primary input device: - IBM RT PC Mouse (#8426) - IBM 5083 Tablet NOTE: The Mouse and the Tablet cannot be used concurrently. o In addition to the primary input devices, the following input devices may be attached: - IBM Lighted Program Function Keyboard (#4710) (optional) - IBM Dials (#8710) (optional) PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS o IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 is not supported by IBM Advanced Interactive Executive (AIX)/RT Operating System Version 2.1.2. It will be supported by a future release of AIX. COMPATIBILITY: IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 allows users on the console to concurrently view and access programs and data from both local and LAN-connected processors running a compatible X-Windows product. LIMITATIONS: Existing graphics applications that were not developed using the graphic primitives of AIX/RT X-Windows Version 1.1 may require modification to allow them to use the IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 licensed program. PACKAGING: The IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 Program Package and the IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 Program Package Upgrade will be shipped with: o Four 1.2MB program diskettes o One X-Windows 2.1 Guide and Reference publication o IBM Program License Information SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 15 percent educational allowance is available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance Amendment. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. Program upgarades are not eligible for the educational allowance. CHARGES PROGRAM PROGRAM NAME/ ONE-TIME UPGRADE NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE CHARGE IBM AIX/RT X-Windows Version 2.1 5601-125 Program Package $195 Additional Licenses 98 Program Package Upgrade $65 Additional Licenses Upgrade 35 ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for Additional Licenses may copy machine-readable program materials previously acquired from IBM in a Program Package. One copy may be made for each Additional License ordered. PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE: A program upgrade charge applies when the upgrade is ordered on or before June 1989.