Path: utzoo!utgpu!water!watmath!clyde!bellcore!faline!thumper!ulysses!andante!mit-eddie!rutgers!ucsd!nosc!cod!rupp From: rupp@cod.UUCP Newsgroups: comp.unix.questions Subject: UNIX-PC; a bargain? Keywords: UNIX box, AT & T, 68010, Damark Catalog Message-ID: <1156@cod.NOSC.MIL> Date: 12 Jul 88 15:41:19 GMT Organization: Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego Lines: 43 I received the latest Damark catalog yesterday, and on page 5 is an interesting add. A "UNIX-PC" is for sale with the following features: * * .......... cost $1498.00 !!!!!!!!!! ............ * * four programs, Smart Spreadsheet, Smart Word Processor, Smart System (?), and Smart Data Base Management * multi-tasking * supports up to seven terminals for multiple users * 20 Mb internal hard disk * 1 Mb RAM * 68010 processor * 720 x 348 graphics resolution (illustration shows monochrome monitor) * Serial and parallel ports * built-in 1200 baud modem * connections for 2 telephone lines and third jack for conventional phone * "Complete technical support & more software from AT & T." * 90 warranty The illustration shows a mouse (mentioned in the header blurb), a 5 1/4" drive (I assume), and a detached keyboard. Next to the computer in the picture stand the four binders of the software packages included. The A.T. & T. logo is shown in an inset in the upper left hand corner of the illustration, and the ad mentions "UNIX-PC" and "multi-tasking," but nowhere is there any detail of the OS included with the system. Queries: 1. Does anyone know anything about this computer? Which model is it? Is it a close-out? etc. 2. If you are familiar with this system, do you know if memory expansion, peripherals, good software, compilers, etc., are available? Also, what about service? 3. Is it a good buy at $1498.00? I would appreciate any information on this offer that you could provide me. Bill Computer Sciences Corp. (at Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego) rupp@nosc.mil