newsbytes@clarinet.com (02/04/90)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 1990 FEB 1 (NB) -- Apricot computer has installed what it claims is the first 486 file server in Australia. The VX FT 400/90 is to be used as a Novell server for a network of IBM PS/2 model 50z and 55sx PCs in an insurance company, Federation Life. The company had found its existing 386 server underpowered, with processing runs taking longer than a working day. The Apricot maintains Micro Channel Architecture compatibility, which was considered important by management. Installed memory is almost one gigabyte. Apricot claims it is able to deliver 486 boxes before other vendors because its architecture isn't limited to the yet-unavailable 33MHz 80486 chips so it is shipping 25MHz versions now. (Paul Zucker/19900202) -- This, and all other articles in the clari.nb hierarchy are Copyright 1990 by the Newsbytes Information Service. Only paid subscribers may access these articles. Any unauthorized access, reproduction or transmission is strictly prohibited. We will reward the first provider of information that helps us stop violators of this copyright. Send reports to reward@clarinet.com.