newsbytes@clarinet.com (02/04/90)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, U.S.A., 1990 JAN 19 (NB) -- IGC recently began shipping VM/386 Multiuser Starter software program which allows a user to add two additional text-based terminals to a 386 PC to obtain a 3-user plug and play multiuser system that is DOS compatible. The starter operates by plugging two monochrome text-based terminals into COM ports of a 386 PC and installing the software. Customers wishing to add additional users to the system or graphics capabilities may upgrade to VM/386 MultiUser, which supports up to 32 text and/or graphics station users. Those who purchase the starter will receive a free PC terminal emulation program with the product. The program allows IBM PC/XTs/ATs to act as terminals. The list price of VM/386 MultiUser Starter is $395. The list price of VM/386 MultiUser is $895. The cost to upgrade from MultiUser Starter to MultiUser is $600. call 408 986-8373. (Lori Bragg and Computer Currents/19900119)