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.