blob@Apple.COM (Brian Bechtel) (10/16/90)
I found this on Applelink this morning. I don't know any more. I wish I did; it sounds like good stuff. --Brian Bechtel blob@apple.com "My opinion, not Apple's" Advanced Technology Group (a user of A/UX) *** A/UX 2.0.1 Product Update Dateline: FREMONT, California--October 15, 1990 Product Description: A/UX 2.0.1 is the latest version of Apple's UNIX operating system for the Apple Macintosh personal computer. The A/UX operating system gives users access to the familiar, intuitive desktop of the Macintosh personal computer within the UNIX environment. With A/UX, users can simultaneously run multiple Macintosh productivity applications, UNIX applications, X Window System applications, and MS-DOS applications (using SoftPC from Insignia Software). Significance: A/UX 2.0.1 provides hardware support for the Macintosh IIsi, Apple's new low-cost Macintosh II, also announced today. Together, A/UX 2.0.1 and the Macintosh IIsi extend the reach of Macintosh functionality to the UNIX customer at a new, low price point. Additionally, A/UX 2.0.1 will include MacX, support for multiple monitors, an updated version of the Korn Shell (1988), IEEE POSIX 1003.1-1990, and bug fixes. MacX, now bundled with A/UX 2.0.1, allows X Window System client applications to share the A/UX Finder desktop with Macintosh and UNIX applications. A/UX 2.0.1 is required for the Macintosh IIsi. A/UX 2.0.1 also runs on the Macintosh SE/30 and the entire Macintosh II line of computers. Availability: Availability for A/UX 2.0.1 will be in the first calendar quarter of 1991. Customers who want to run A/UX on the Macintosh IIsi will need A/UX 2.0.1. All other customers can continue to purchase A/UX version 2.0, which is currently shipping. Upgrade Policy: A low-cost upgrade kit consisting of floppy disks and manuals will be available for A/UX 2.0 customers. Distribution Channels: More than 170 authorized A/UX resellers in the United States have the complete A/UX package available, including the Macintosh hardware, A/UX operating system, and Macintosh applications and support. Contact: Jackie Promes Apple Computer, Inc. (408) 974-3609 -30- Apple, the Apple logo, A/UX, Macintosh are registered trademarks; MacX and Finder are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of AT&T. Product Update Sheets PR Express
barnett@grymoire.crd.ge.com (Bruce Barnett) (10/18/90)
I hear A/UX 2.01 has troff to imagewriter support. Yeah! -- Bruce G. Barnett barnett@crd.ge.com uunet!crdgw1!barnett