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195.0005.001

HOW TO USE MICROWORLD

Despite its allure. the world of microcomputing can be an

unwelcome place for the uninformed. New microcomputers,

applications and systems software as well as peripheral

de-vices are announced at a whirlwind rate. Keeping pace with

this levcl of activity is a difficult, frustrating task. As a rcsult,

purchase decisions are often based on outdatcd or incomplete

information. To address this information explosion,

AUERBACH has creatcd Micro World: Software/Hardware

Selection Guide.

Supplemented monthly, it is a

comprehen-sive source of current, accurate information about both

micro-computer software and hardware.

HOW DOES MICRO WORLD HELP?

MicroWorld's

primary sections-Applications Software,

Systems Software, Microcomputers, and

Peripherals-encompass the major components of any microcomputer

sys-tem. This helps ensure that purchase decisions are made in the

context of an integrated, compatible system rather than on a

piecemeal basis.

In addition, the types of reports contained in MicroWorld

have been specifically designed for particular phases of

software/hardware selection.

Software Selection

Aiding in the software selection process are three types of

reports:

• Compatibility Matrix-In each Applications and Systems

software section, a compatibility matrix cross-references

software packages to microcomputer operating systems;

the matrix helps you determine the operating systems on

which each application and systems package runs. In the

microcomputer hardware section, a compatibility matrix

cross-references operating systems to microcomputers;

this matrix provides you a quick overview of the

operat-ing systems supported by each microcomputer.

• Features Matrix-In each Applications Software section,

a features matrix cross-references every package to a set

of features defined specifically for each application

cate-gory. Using this matrix, you can readily compare the

characteristics of all the packages in each application

category.

• Softwarc Product Summary-Evcry applications and

sys-tems softwarc package in MicroWorld is outlined in a

Softwarc Product Summary. Thc summary briefly

ex-plains the major characteristics of the packagc, including

the latest pricing information, hardware system

require-ments, and the vendor's address and telephone number.

This information helps you narrow your choice of

pack-ages. Cross-references at the end of each summary

indi-cate where each package can be found in the

compatibili-ty and features matrices.

Hardware Selection

Four types of reports are used in selecting hardware:

• Microcomputer Ratings Guides-Thcse guides lend a

quantitative perspective to the microcomputer selection

process. Developcd for such major application areas as

word processing and spreadsheet analysis, the Ratings

Guides match cach major micro against a well-defined set

of system features and characteristics and assign weighted

quality points in each category. The sum of the quality

points is divided by the price of a typical configuration

for each system and then multiplied by 1,000 to give a

whole number. The resultant quality rating is a useful

in-dicator of the system's capability/price ratio.

• Hardware Specifications Chart-All microcomputers and

each type of peripheral are featured in separate

specifica-tions charts. Using criteria appropriate to the type of

hardware

it treats, each chart provides a quick reference

and side-by-side comparison of competing micros and

pe-ripherals. The Microcomputer Systems Specifications

Chart, for example, features more than 40 key criteria,

including system availability, random-access memory,

system capacities, input/output control, data

communica-tions, software, and pricing.

• Specifications Chart Guide-This report precedes each

specifications chart and provides clear, concise

defini-tions for each criterion found in the accompanying chart.

• Hardware Product Brief-This report provides

informa-tion on the important system characteristics of major

mi-crocomputers. Included in the reports are typical system

uses, memory and disk storage capacities, software

offer-ings, system configurations, and prices. This information

allows you to screen micros according to their

character-istics and costs. Product briefs are listed alphabetically by

vendor name and include vendor addresses and telephone

numbers.

MicroWorld Indices

To help you quickly find the information contained in its

various reports, MicroWorld has a master index, as well as

indices for each section. Updated quarterly with interim

monthly supplements, the master index is a comprehensive

reference to all the information in Micro World. The scction

indices, located immediatcly behind thc section tabs, are

con-venient subsets of the master index. Each scction indcx

pro-vides a handy guide to the section; they are updated whenever

information is added to or removed from a section.

Major entries in the master and section indices are

accompa-nied by a lO-digit number indicating the section, report type,

and page number(s) of the information.

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195.0005.002

WHO BENEFITS FROM

MICRO WORLD?

Because it covers not only microcomputers but several

cate-gories of software and peripherals,

MicroWorld is useful

whether you own a micro or are in the market for one.

If

you

currently have a system,

Micro World can help you expand that

system's capabilities and extend its applications. Or, if you are

planning to purchase a system,

MicroWorld can ensure that

your selection process is thorough and systematic.

Case 1-Purchasing a System

Step 1: Determine Your Application Needs

Because a microcomputer is merely a tool, it is essential to

carefully define the applications for which it will be used.

Once you have done that (or perhaps to stimulate your

think-ing along those lines), tum to the

MicroWorld table of

con-tents. There you will find more than a dozen categories of

ap-plications software from which to begin your search.

Step 2: Identify Your Application's Major Features and

Select Appropriate Packages

Suppose, for example, you have determined that word

pro-cessing is one of your major applications. Tum to the features

matrix in the Word Processing section. The packages are

list-ed (alphabetically by vendor) in the left-hand column of the

matrix. Charted across the top are the features a word

process-ing package should provide. After identifyprocess-ing the minimum

number of features a package must have to satisfy your

appli-cation, scan the matrix for those packages that meet your

needs.

Step 3: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the

Candidate Packages

Once you have selected candidate packages, consult the

sec-tion's index (just behind the Word Processing tab) to locate

the packages' product summaries. These contain current

pric-ing information as well as the address and phone number of

the packages' vendors. This information enables you to

nar-row your choices even further. Note the cross-reference at the

end of each product summary to the compatibility matrix;

these page numbers are needed in the next step of the selection

process.

Step 4: Identify Operating Systems Compatible with the

Candidate Packages

Before you can begin your search for a microcomputer, you

must first determine which operating systems support your

candidate packages. For this information, consult the Word

Processing Compatibility Matrix. Using the page numbers

from the product summaries' cross-references, find your

pack-ages in the left-hand column of the appropriate matrix ppack-ages.

(Remember, the listings are alphabetized by vendor.) For each

package, read across the columns headed by the major

operat-ing systems to see which is (are) compatible with the

packages.

Step 5: Determine the Microcomputers that Support the

Suitable Operating Systems

You are now ready to begin your search for a

microcomput-er. In the Microcomputers section, a compatibility matrix

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MICRO WORLD

cross-references major operating systems to the micros

cov-ered in the section. Locate the operating systems (at the top of

the matrix) that you identified as compatible with your

candi-date packages. By reading down those columns and across the

rows containing bullets, you will discover the microcomputers

on which the packages will run.

Step 6: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the

Candidate Micros

For descriptions of the micros you have found, tum first to

the Microcomputers section index. The index will direct you

to the product briefs and/or specifications chart describing the

systems. Use the information in these reports to screen

sys-tems whose features and capabilities do not match your needs.

Step 7: Evaluate the Candidate Micros'

Price/Capability

You can continue the screening process by turning to the

Microcomputer Ratings Guides. Read the introduction to the

appropriate guide to understand how it is constructed and how

it should be applied in the selection process. Then consult the

section's index to determine if and where your candidate

sys-tems are covered in the guide. Determine which of the system

features heading the guide are most important for you and see

how the potential systems scored in those categories. To get

an idea of the systems' capability/price ratio across all the

fea-tures, compare the quality rating figures in the column to the

far right. The higher its quality rating, the better the system's

value.

Quality rating, however, should not be the only deciding

factor in choosing a system. How a system rated in those

fea-tures crucial to your application is just as important as how it

rated across all the features. When using the Ratings Guides,

be sure to factor your particular needs into the equation.

You can round out your system configuration with any

sys-tems software or peripherals required by your application.

Step 8: Select Compatible Systems Software

If you need additional systems software (e.g., data

commu-nications packages, languages) tum first to the compatibility

matrix in the appropriate systems software section. Scan down

the columns headed by the operating systems of your

candi-date micros until you come to a bullet. Read across the row at

this intersection for the name of a package that will run on that

operating system. When you have collected several packages,

tum to the section index for the page numbers of the packages'

product summaries. Use the information in the summaries to

further narrow your choices.

Step 9: Select Appropriate Peripherals

For peripheral devices (e.g., disk drives, printers, add-on

memories, monitors, modems), go first to the specifications

chart guide in the section covering the type of peripheral you

are seeking. As noted earlier, the guide explains the features

used to describe the device. Decide which features are vital to

your system and evaluate the devices in the accompanying

chart accordingly.

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Case 2-Expanding the Capabilities of

an Existing System

If you already own a micro, you are likely at some time to

want to extend its use or expand its capabilities.

Step 1: Determine Your Application Need

You might, for example, want to develop a spreadsheet

ap-plication for your system. The apap-plication necessitates

trans-mitting data to a compatible system at a rcmotc site. To

ac-complish this, you discovcr that you necd not only a

spreadshcct and a data communications packagc but additional

mcmory as wcll.

Step 2: Identify the Application Packages that

Run on

Your Operating System

To find a spreadsheet package, tum to the compatibility

ma-trix in the Budgeting/Forecasting section. Locate your micro's

operating system along the top of the matrix. Scan down that

column, noting which packages (listed alphabetically by

ven-dor on the left-hand side of the matrix) will run on your

sys-tem. Go next to the Budgeting/Forecasting Features Matrix to

determine which of the compatible packages have the features

you need; this exercise will eliminate many of the packages.

Step 3: Review the Characteristics and Pricing of the

Candidate Packages

To eliminate even more packages, consult the section's

in-dex to locate the packages' product summaries. These provide

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more descriptive information on the packages, including the

latest prices and the vendors' addresses and phone numbers.

Step 4: Select Compatible Systems Software

Selecting a data communications package is done in a

simi-lar fashion. The compatibility matrix in the Data

Communica-tions section will identify which packages are compatible with

your operating system. You can find descriptions and costs of

the candidate packages in the section's product summaries.

(Remember to use the section index to locate each package's

product summary.)

Step 5: Select Appropriate Peripherals

For add-on memories, go first to that scction's

specifica-tions chart guidc. The guide dcscribcs the features against

which add-on memories are compared in the accompanying

specifications chart. Based on the requirements of your

partic-ular system and application, determine the features that an

add-on memory must have and peruse the chart for devices

that have those features.

NEED HELP OR MORE INFORMATION?

Although MicroWorld is designed to be a comprehensive,

accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-use source of

microcomput-ing information, you may need advice on usmicrocomput-ing Micro World or

additional information on micro software or hardware. On

those occasions, please use our Telephone/Telex Information

Services. Trained information specialists will help with your

questions and promptly get you the answers you need. The

numbers are (800) 257-8162 (in New Jersey, [609] 662-2070)

or telex 831 464.

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Accounts Payable

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Accounts Receivable

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

General Ledger

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Payroll/Personnel

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Job Costing

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Integrated Accounting

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Sales/Distribution

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

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Integrated Applications

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Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Investment Services

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Professional Services

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Engineering/Scientific

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Graphics

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

Word Processing/Text Editing

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Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Company Directory

Product Summaries

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Manufacturing

Compatibility Matrix

Features Matrix

Product Summaries

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Product Summaries

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Data Base Management

Compatibility Matrix

Product Summaries

Data Communications

Compatibility Matrix

Product Summaries

Utilities

Compatibility Matrix

Product Summaries

Program Development/Debugging

Compatibility

Matrix

Product Summaries

Languages

Compatibility Matrix

Product Summaries

Multiuser Microcomputers

Market Analysis Report

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Product Briefs

Desktop Microcomputers

Compatibility Matrix

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Product Briefs

Portable Microcomputers

Market Analysis Report

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Product Briefs

Disk Drives

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Diskettes

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

Add-On Boards

Company Directory

Specifications Chart Guide

Specifications Chart

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Printers

Technologies and Trends

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SUPPLEMENTARY INDEX

MicroWorld

May-June 1986

File in front of page 1 of the Master Index.

This supplementary index includes new reports added during

May and June.

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VOL.3 No. 12

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A-200 (CANON USA)

Description

Report

No. Vol.

No. A-200 (Canon USA)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.003 2 ACE 2000 Serle. (Franklin Computer)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.013 2

Advanced Professional Computer (Wang laboratoriea)

Amiga (Commodore Busine . . Machines)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.003 2 AP Series (Honeywell Information

Systems)

APC (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 APC III (NEC Information Systems)

APC-PM023 (Wang uboratorle.)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 APC-PM025 (Wang Laboratories)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 Apple Computer

Apple lie

Specifications Chart 228.0045.001 2 AppleTalk

Specifications Chart 238.0045.001 2 Macintosh Plus

Specifications Chart 228.0045.001 2 Macintosh 512K

Apple lie (Apple Computer)

AppleTalk (Apple Computer)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.001 2 Applitek

UniLAN

APX-PM026 (Wang l.aboratories)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 ARC (Oatapoint)

Arcnet

flee

Data)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 ARCNET (Standard Microsy.tems)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.020 2 Artel Communications

Fiberway

Specifications Chart 238.0045.002 2 AST ReHarch

AST-PCnet II

Specifications Chart 238.0045.002 2 AST-Resource Sharing Network

AT HO 811606 (Teemar)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.524 2 AT&T Information Systems

I nformation Systems Network

PC 6300

PC 6300 Plus

STARLAN

Atari

1040 ST

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 520 ST

ATO (Cordata)

Net-Worker

Specifications Chart 238.0045.003 2 Banyan Systems

VINES

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 Braegen

ELAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 Bridge Communications

CSll

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 CSI100

GS/l

GS/3

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Description

Business-Pro (Texas Instruments) Specifications Chart

C-10-SP (Cromemoo)

Specifications Chart

Conon USA A-200

Specifications Chart Codex

4000 Series Specifications Chart Commodore Business Machines

Amiga Specifications Chart C128 Specifications Chart COMPAQ Computer COMPAQ DESKPRO Specifications Chart

COMPAQ DESKPRO 286

Specifications Chart Complexx Systems

XLAN

Specifications Chart CompuLink (Computrol)

Specifications Chart CompuPro

8161 E2 System Specifications Chart 816/G2 System

Specifications Chart Computer Systems

PC/286

PC/88

Specifications Chart Computrol CompuLink Specifications Chart CON-X (Novation) Specifications Chart

Concept 2000 (TRW)

Specifications Chart Concord Data Systems

Token/Net Specifications Chart Contel Business Networks

Contel Net 1 000 Specifications Chart Contel Net 2000

Specifications Chart ContelNet 3000

ContelNet 4000

Specifications Chart ContelNet 1000 (Contel Business

Networks) Specifications Chart

ContelNet 2000 (Contel Business Networks)

Specifications Chart Control Data

loosely Coupled Network SpeCifications Chart Cordata

ATD

Specifications Chart Mega PC

Specifications Chart PC-400 Specifications Chart Corvus Systems OMNINET Specifications Chart Cromemco C-10-SP Specifications Chart CS/l (Bridge Communications)

CS/100 (Bridge Communications) Specifications Chart

Report No.

Vol. No.

228.0045.034 2

228.0045.007 2

228.0045.003 2

238.0045.005 2

228.0045.003 2

228.0045.004 2

238.0045.005 2

238.0045.006 2

228.0045.004 2

228.0045.005 2

238.0045.006 2

238.0045.015 2

238.0045.022 2

238.0045.006 2

238.0045.007 2

. 238.0045.007 2

238.0045.006 2

238.0045.007 2

238.0045.008

2

228.0045.006 2

238.0045.008 2

228.0045.007 2

238.0045.004 2

EP SERIES (HONEYWEll INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

Description

C128 (Commodore Business Machines)

Report No.

Vol. No.

Data General

XODIAC

Specifications Chart 238.0045.008 2 Datapoint

ARC

STAR PORT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.007 2 VISTA-PC/1200

Specifications Chart 228.0045.007 2 Decision Data Computer

5020

5021

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate II (Digital Equipment)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate III (Digital Equipment)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DEenet/ Ethernet (Digital Equipment)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.009 2 Digital Equipment

DECmate II

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECmate III

Specifications Chart 228.0045.008 2 DECnet/ Ethernet

Specifications Chart 238.0045.009 2 Professional 325

Specifications Chart 228.0045.009 2 Rainbow 100

+

Specifications Chart 228.0045.010 2 Rainbow 100B

Specifications Chart 228.0045.010 2 Rainbow 190

OISKARO 21 (Tandon)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.520 2 DX 199 (Pertee Peripherals)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 DX265 (Pertee Peripherals)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 03126 (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 . D5124 (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 D5126 (NEC Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 D5146H (NEC Information Systems)

Eagle Computer Eagle Turbo GX-V

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo XL

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo 2

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo GX-V (Eagle Computer)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo XL (Eagle Computer)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 Eagle Turbo 2 (Eagle Computer)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.011 2 EasyLAN (Server Technology)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.019 2 ELAN (Braegen)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.004 2 EP Series (Honeywell Information

Systems)

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EPSON AMERICA

Description

EptIOn America

Equity I

S~ifications Chan Equity II

Specifications Chan

Equity III

Equity I (Epoon America)

Equity II (Epoon America)

Equity III (Epoon America)

Specifications Chart EriCllllOn

Ericsson PC Specifications Chart esprit Computer Products

9310

EtherPluo (M I A Com

Telecommunicatlone) Specifications Chart

EtherSeri . . (3Com)

Excel."

EXOS

EXOS (Excelon)

FeotLAN (Wong Laborotories)

Fibarwoy (Artel Communicationo)

Specifications Olan

Fox Research 10-NET

Franklin Computer ACE 2000 Series

Specifications Chart Fujitsu Systems of America

Micro 165

Micro 16SX

G/NET (Gateway Communications) Specifications Chart

Gandalf Data

PC LAN 2000

Specifications Chart Gateway Communication.

G/NET

GS I 1 (Bridge Communications)

Specifications Chart GS/3 (Bridge Communicationo)

Hordcord (Pluo Development)

Specifications Chart Hewlett·Packard

Integral PC

Series 80 HP-85P

Specifications Chart Series 80 HP-868

Specifications Chart Touchscreen II

Specifications Chart Touchscreen MAX. II

Specifications Chart Vectra PC

Specifications Chart Honeywell Information Syatems

AP Series Specifications Chart EP Series

Specifications Chart microSvstem 6/10

Specifications Chart XP Series

HYPERbus (Network Systems)

Report No.

Vol. No.

228.0045.012 2

228.0045.013 2

238.0045.012 2

238.0045.001 2

238.0045.009 2

238.0045.022 2

238.0045.002 2

238.0045.010 2

228.0045.013 2

228.0045.014 2

238.0045.010 2

238.0045.005 2

232.0045.608 2

228.0045.014 2

228.0045.015 2

228.0045.016 2

228.0045.015 2

228.0045.016 2

228.0045.018 2

228.0045.016 2

228.0045.017 2

238.0045.014 2

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Deecriptlon

HYPERchonnel (Network Syotemo)

Report No.

Vol. No.

IBM PC Network

Personal Computer

Personal Computer AT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.017 2 Personal Computer AT I 3 70

Personal Computer XT

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Personal Computer XT 1370

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Token Ring LAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.011 2 Information SYRems Network (AT&T

I nformation Systems)

Specifications Chart 23B.0045.OO3 2 Insider (Xebec)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.527 2 INSTANET 6000 (Micom)

Specffications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Integral PC (Hewlett-Pockard)

Interlan

NET/PLUS

Specifications Chart 238.0045.011 2 ITT

ITT XTRA

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA XP

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA (ITT)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 ITT XTRA XP (ITT)

Kaypro

Kaypro PC

N8'N Robie

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 286i Model A

Specifications Chart 228.0045.019 2 286i Model B

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 286i Model C

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 286i Model 0

Specifications Chart 228.0045.020 2 Koypro PC (Koypro)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 KNET IVM (Spartacus)

LANSTAR (Northern Telecom)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.015 2 Laading Edge Products

Model 0

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 Lee Data

Arcnet

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Lobo Systems

MAX-80

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022· 2

LocoINet 20 (Sytek)

Laooely Coupled Network (Control Deto)

MIA Com Telecommunications EtherPlus

MAC-10 (Poradi . . Systemo)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 MAC-20 (Porodl .. Systems)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 Macintosh Plus (Apple Computer)

Mocintosh 512K (Apple Computer)

Oeacrlptlon MassFile (Teemar) MONROE SYSTEMS Report No. Vol. No.

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 MAX-80 (Lobo Systemo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 M BC-885 (Sonyo)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.027 2 MBC-885 HD 20 (Sonyo)

MDS Hero (Mohawk Data Sciences)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 Mega PC (Cordeto)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.006 2 Megofilel 11 00 (Siemens AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Megafile/1200 (Siemens AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Megofilel 1300 (Siemeno AG)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.517 2 Micom

INSTANET 6000

Specifications Chart 238.0045.012 2 Micro 600

Micro Five Computers

Series 5000

Specifications Chart 228.0045.022 2 Micro 16S (Fujitsu Systems of

Americo)

Micro 16SX (Fujitsu Systems of America)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.014 2 Micro 600 (Micom)

mlcroSyatem 6/10 (Honeywell Information Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.016 2 MiniScriba

3212

Specifications Chart 232.0045.501 2 3425

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 Mitsublshl Electronics America

MR322

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MR5310

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 M4870

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MK-153FA (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-154FA (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-156FA (Toshiba Americo)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-53F (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.525 2 MK-54F (Toshiba America)

MK~56F (Toshiba America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.526 2 Model 0 (Leading Edge Products)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.021 2 Model 40 (Tandy (Rodio Shock))

Specifications Chart 228.0045.031 2 Model 503 (Northern Telecom)

Mohawk Data Sciences

MDS Hero

Monroe Systems

MS2111

MS2112

MS2121

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MOTOROLA Description MS2122

Repon

No. Vol. No.

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2211

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2

MS2221

MS2321

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 Motorola

OfficeLAN

Specifications Chart 238.0045.013 2 MR322 (Mitsubishi Electronics

America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MRS310 (Mitaubiahl Electronics

America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MR533 (Mit.ubi.hi Electronics

America)

MR535 (Mitsubiahi Electronics America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 MS2111 (Monroe Systems)

MS2112 (Monroe Systems)

MS2122 (Monroe Systema)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2211 ,Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2221 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2222 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2311 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2312 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 MS2321 (Monroe Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.023 2 M24 Personal Computer (Olivetti)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.026 2 M35 (Sony)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.029 2 M4870 (Mitsubishi Electronics

America)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.502 2 M68MX (SORD Computer of America)

NCR PC4i

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 PC6

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 NEC Information Systems

APC

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 APCIII

Specifications Chart 228.0045.025 2 03126

Specifications Chart 232.0045.503 2 05146H

ALPHABETICAL LISTING

Description

Nestar Systems PLAN Series/ Arcnet

Specifications Chart PLAN Series/Token Ring

Specifications Chart Net 10 (Siecor)

Specifications Chart Net·Worker (B-Komp)

Specifications Chart Net/One (Ungermann-B . . . )

Specifications Chart NET I PLUS (Interlan)

Specifications Chart NetWare/C (Novell)

Specifications Chart NetWare/ D (Novell) Specifications Chart NetWare/ S (Novell)

Specifications Chart NetWare/TRN (Novell)

Specifications Chart Network Systems

HYPERbus Specifications Chart HYPERchannel

Specifications Chart New Robie (Kaypro)

Specifications Chart Nippon Electric Industry

RO·3127 Specifications Chart RO·3255

Specifications Chart RO·4064

Specifications Chart Nixdorf Computer AG

8810/25 CPC

Specifications Chart

8810/65 SPC

Specifications Chart Nonhero Telecom

LAN STAR Specifications Chart Model 503

Specifications Chart Novation

CON·X

Specifications Chart Novell

NetWare/C Specifications Chart NetWare/D

Specifications Chart NetWare/S

Specifications Chart NetWare/TRN

OfficeLAN (Motorola) Specifications Chart Olivetti

M24 Personal Computer Specifications Chart OMNINET (Corvus Systems)

Specifications Chart Orchid Technology

PCNet

Specifications Chart Osborne Computer

2100

Specifications Chart Owl (Xebec)

Paradise Systems MAC·10

Specifications Chart MAC-20

Specifications Chart PC LAN 2000 (Gandall Data)

Specifications Chart PC Network (IBM)

Report No.

Vol. No.

238.0045.013 2

238.0045.014 2

238.0045.019 2

238.0045.003 2

238.0045.022 2

238.0045.011 2

238.0045.015 2

238.0045.016 2

238.0045.014 2

228.0045.021 2

232.0045.504 2

228.0045.025 2

238.0045.015 2

228.0045.026 2

238.0045.015 2

238.0045.016 2

238.0045.013 2

228.0045.026 2

238.0045.008 2

238.0045.017 2

228.0045.026 2

232.0045.527 2

232.0045.505 2

238.0045.010 2

238.0045.011 2

Description

PC 6300 (AT&T Inlormation Systems)

Report No.

PRIAM

Vol. No.

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 PC 6300 Plus (AT&T Information

Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.002 2 PC-400 (Cordata)

PCI HT (Sperry)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.030 2 PCIIT (Sperry)

PC/286 (Computer Systems)

PC/88 (Computer Systems)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.005 2 PCMS·150 (RACET Computes)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.511 2 PCMS·250 (RACET Computes)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.511 2 PCMS-300 (RACET Computes)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.512 2 PCMS·822 (RACET Computes)

Specifications Chart 232.0045.512 2 PCNet (Orchid Technology)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.017 2 PC4i (NCR)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 PC6 (NCR)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.024 2 Personal Computer (IBM)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.017 2 Personal Computer AT (IBM)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.017 2 Personal Computer AT/370 (IBM)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Personal Computer XT (IBM)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Personal Computer XT 1370 (IBM)

Specifications Chart 228.0045.018 2 Penec Peripherals

OX199

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 OX265

Specifications Chart 232.0045.505 2 PLAN Seriesl Arcnet (Nestar Systems)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.013 2 PLAN Series/Token Ring (Nestar

Systems)

Specifications Chart 238.0045.014 2 Plus Development

Hardcard

Specifications Chart 232.0045.506 2 Priam

Vertex V130

Specifications Chart 232.0045.508 2 Vertex V150