Dell/Softway Alliance Enables UNIX Applications to Run On Dell Precision Workstations.ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 1999-- Dell's Factory-Install of Interix Software Allows Customers to Maintain UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). Application Performance at Lower Hardware Cost Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced availability of Interix(tm) software from Softway Systems Inc. as a DellPlus factory-install option on Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
Interix allows customers to run their UNIX applications side-by-side with Windows(R) NT applications on the Intel processors in Dell's workstation products. Interix, which is a native UNIX subsystem, eases customer migration from a proprietary UNIX/RISC environment to a more flexible NT/Intel solution with no loss in application performance. Softway Systems has entered into a long-term, binding agreement with The Open Group, owners of the UNIX trademark, to certify Interix as a fully-compliant UNIX product. "Customers who are hesitant to move to the true open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced provided by Dell now have one less reason to wait," said Linda Hargrove, vice president, Dell Precision WorkStations. "As an example, UNIX applications developed for Sun Microsystems' Solaris operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. can now run on Dell Precision WorkStations with exceptional performance, and at a lower cost per seat. Dell's factory-install program allows customers to spend less time on system administration." Dell shared the No. 1 position in the worldwide personal workstation Same as personal computer or workstation. market for the 1998 calendar year(a). Interix is available now as a factory-install option on all Dell Precision WorkStations products initially in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada and Latin America. A full list of prices and configurations for these systems can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.dell.com/products/workstat/. Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD), digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ), expert office, geographic information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Dell Precision WorkStations are designed to support Windows(R) 2000. All of Dell's workstation products are dual-processor-capable. The Dell Precision WorkStation 210 and 410 are based on the Intel(R) Pentium(R) II or Pentium III processor, and the Dell Precision WorkStation 610 is based on the Intel Pentium II Xeon (processor) Pentium II Xeon - The successor to Intel Corporation's Pentium II processor. The Xeon has the same P6 core as existing Pentium Pro/Pentium II units, but it supports a 100 MHz system bus and offers as much as 2 MB of level 2 cache. http://intel. (tm) processor. Dell's Global Alliance Program has built strategic alliances with leading software application vendors, providing customers a full range of business-critical solutions certified and factory-tested for its Dell Precision WorkStations. DellPlus is Dell's custom factory integration service. DellPlus provides a wide range of custom-built solutions, including installing and configuring hardware devices, software and image loading, and providing asset tagging and reporting for Dell systems. Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $18.2 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. (a) IDC Bulletin, "The Workstation Market, 1998: The Year in Review," December 1998; preliminary 1998 estimates. Prices, products and specifications available in the United States only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices. Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Interix is a trademark of Softway Systems Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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