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APP218 Acorn Product Information 1St Edition February 1989 ACORN PRODUCT INFORMATION R 140 SOFTWARE Supplied as standard: Programmer's and documenter's tools RISC iX operating system: Special features give: Berkeley standard distribution efficient use of memory including 4.3, 1-2-user license file compression for disc storage demand paged virtual memory end-user system administration C shell and Bourne shell virtual terminal interface with Berkeley toolkit VT220 terminal emulation TCP/IP with Berkeley X Window System, Version 11 networking commands release 2 uucp, telnet, ftp, micro-Emacs, awm, twm and uwm window Kermit managers SVID Kernel extensions X. desktop from IXI Limited (KE_OS) RISC OS operating system: Full ANSI C compiler including application suite and pcc compatibility mode for manuals non-ANSI code • NFS 3.2, Yellow Pages Featuring Acorn's award-winning SYSTEMS32-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor. The R140 is the first in a series of Acorn UNIX workstations and combines processing power, inbuilt data storage and Berkeley UNIX software, multi-tasking, windowing and graphics. The R140 is fully configured with telephone hot line support and on-site maintenance. R140 can be used as a low-cost standalone A full range of documentation is also system or when networked can be available. Please ask your dealer for details. connected to existing workstations, PCs, minis and mainframes. Used in a network, Acorn R140 workstations add processing OPTIONS power, increase data storage and supply APPLICATIONS graphics capability. Floating Point Expansion Card* R140 Workstation Ethernet Expansion Card Especially effective in office R140 Base System automation, financial information PC Emulator and services, education, research, SCSI Expansion Card* government, defence, CASE Econet Module (computer aided software engineering), and manufacturing * Available Q2 1989 automation. ARCHIMEDES SYSTEMS The Archimedes range of operating system, and a single 1 Mb Archimedes 310 microcomputers represents a (unformatted) 31/2 " disc drive. A second Archimedes 310 Colour System breakthrough for the UK in the floppy drive or hard disc may also be added application of RISC technology to internally. The Archimedes 310M Archimedes 310M personal computing. This advanced includes the PC Emulator as standard and Archimedes 310M Colour System technology results in low-cost, easy-to- puts the worldwide library of PC use, powerful computers with exceptional compatible software at the user's disposal. Archimedes 410* processing speeds. Archimedes 410 Colour System * The Archimedes 400 series combines the Following its launch, the Archimedes proven advantages of large scale Archimedes 440 system was selected for the British processing capability with the additional Archimedes 440 Colour System Microcomputing Awards 'Micro of the benefit of access to large memory (up to Year' title, and has also received the 4 Mbyte) and data storage. The Electronics Industry TOBIE award for Archimedes 440 takes the user forward to Best New Technology Application of the new levels of professional computing Year. ability. A four-slot backplane for plug-in cards gives increased expansion capability, Apart from the revolutionary 32-bit RISC allowing connection to a wide range of technology, each Archimedes system information and control systems. Four features an 'enhanced PC' style keyboard Mbytes of fully addressable RAM and with 3 button mouse; the superb easy-to- 20 Mbytes of 1:1 interleave fast-access use RISC OS multi-tasking graphics-based hard disc data storage match the user interface; a host of software processing power of the Archimedes cpu applications and utilities and the structured to give outstanding program execution programming language BBC BASIC V. speed. High resolution monitors The Archimedes 300 series is the latest demonstrate the Archimedes system generation of BBC micros and has 1 Mbyte performance in the most demanding of RAM, 0.5 Mbyte ROM containing the graphics applications. * Available Q2 1989 SOFTWARE ■ Acorn Desktop Publisher Use Acorn Desktop Publisher to create any printed material you choose, and make it look completely professional. Newsletters, price lists, posters, course notes, leaflets, manuals — the list is as long as your imagination. ■ PC Emulator Designed for Archimedes machines with 1 Mbyte RAM or more, PC Emulator creates an environment that enables the Archimedes micromputer to behave like a PC compatible with obvious attractions in business applications. The speed of the RISC processor achieves this without the need for expensive or OPTIONS complicated hardware. • ■ 1st Word Plus Backplane for Expansion Cards 'This professicomputer processing package features automatic back-up ROM Expansion Card facility, windows which allow I/O Expansion Card editing and copying of up to four MIDI Add-on to I/0 Expansion different documents at the same Card time, 40,000 word spelling checker, impressive choice of typestyles, MIDI Expansion Card graphics integration, mail and Econet Module database merge and instant Floppy Disc Upgrade confirmation on the screen of the 20 Mbyte Hard Disc effect you have chosen. RISC OS Upgrade ANSI C (Release 2) PC Emulator ISO-Pascal (Release 2) FORTRAN 77 (Release 2) Software Developers' Toolbox Assembler Logistix Twin Zarch Conqueror APPLICATIONS ViewSheet ViewIndex With a vast selection of readymade ViewStore software already published, Archimedes computers perform ViewSpell equally well in business, professional, View educational, medical, scientific and Comal research environments. The system is also especially useful to those who All the software packages listed develop their own software since above are supplied by Acorn. In programs written using an addition to these a wide range of Archimedes computer generally third party software is available for outperform those written on use with Archimedes computers. ordinary micros. In addition, its The Archimedes range is also outstanding price performance supported by comprehensive advantages puts professional documentation. Please ask your processing power within the reach dealer for details. of the most budget conscious user. MASTER OPTIONS Master Turbo Module (Master 128) Master Econet Module Master EPROM Cartridge (Master 128) Universal Second Processor Unit (Master 128) RS232 Kit (Master Compact) Additional Floppy Disc Drive (Master Compact) Pal TV adaptor (Master Compact) SOFTWARE ISO-Pascal S. A.G. Disc • ViewSheet (Master Compact) ViewStore (Master Compact) C (Master 128) ViewStore ROM (Master 128) Comal (Master 128) ViewSpell (Master Compact) 6502 Development System ViewSpell ROM (Master 128) (Master 128) Printer Driver Generator Disc BASIC Editor ROM (Master 128) (Master 128) ViewIndex Master Termulator ViewPlot Acom OverView Supastore Database (Master 128) LISP ROM (Master 128) Supastore pack of 5 EPROMs LISP Cartridge ROM Tree of Knowledge Disc (Master 128) (Master 128) LISP Disc (Master 128) Microtext Run Time ROM This range of extremely versatile, ( x 10) (Master 128) Forth ROM (Master 128) highly reliable machines is a Micros in Business (Master 128) MicroProlog ROM development of the highly There is also available a wealth of successful BBC Model B ISO-Pascal ROM third party software. Microcomputer, which is in widespread use in schools, homes and scientific establishments both in the UK and internationally. Either computer can be used just as it is for word-processing, budgeting, planning, estimating, computer aided drawing and general computing, or used with some of the vast range of available add-ons, peripherals and software to perform an endless number of tasks. Master 128 Master Compact Entry System Master Compact TV System Master Compact Colour System APPLICATIONS Ideal for use in small businesses, in education, in research and technology and at home. © ECONET LOCAL AREA NETWORK The Econet Starter Kit contains most of the components you need to start up your PRODUCTS network of microcomputers. Detailed fitting instructions are included in the kit. Filestore E01S For maximum efficiency it is recommended that a single network should not exceed Filestore E40S (40 Mb) 500 metres in length. However longer Filestore E60S (60 Mb) distances can be covered by joining Archimedes/Master Econet networks using an Econet bridge. Using Module this method there is little restriction 100 m Cable on length. 10 stn Lead Set Econet Starter Kit Econet Bridge Econet Socket Kit Printer Server EPROM DOS + Econet Software SOFTWARE • Filestore provides advanced and extensive Supastore Database File server and printer server facilities to Supastore pack of 5 EPROMs Econet system users. Filestore E01S can act as the core unit of a network or plug straight into an existing network to provide extra capacity. Mass data storage on hard disc is APPE60STIONS provided by connecting Filestore E40S or E60S units with 40-60 Mb respectively The Econet system is indispensable which can be added as demand for storage where a number of computer users capacity grows. need to share software or make use of the same storE40Sata. It is also the t way to make use of shared In general, local area networks resources such as printers, and (LANs) link computer systems provides instant communication together so that users can with others on the network via communicate rapidly with one 'electronic mail'. Typical another, have access to the same applications include use in schools, information and share the use of expensive colleges, universities, offices, peripheral equipment such as laser printers. hospitals and factories.
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