SOLARIS X86 SOLUTIONS BLAST Professional for Solaris x86 BLAST(R) Professional for SunSoft's Solaris(TM) x86 operating environment offers high-performance, error-free asynchronous file transfer, terminal emulation and network management capabilities for heterogeneous configurations. BLAST software runs on a wide range of hardware and more than 30 operating systems, and operates over asynchronous point-to-point circuits, DECNET, X.25, multiplexors, OSI networks and in other demanding environments. The advanced BLAST protocol features adaptive data compression, CRC validation of data and control blocks, and full duplex simultaneous send/receive operation. BLAST provides reliable throughput even on noisy lines and circuits susceptible to propagation delays, such as satellite-routed calls, LANs and X.25 packet-switching networks. An advanced English-like scripting language and powerful command set facilitate the creation of customized user menus and automated communications procedures, such as automatic polling of multiple sites or distribution of upgrades, data or e-mail. A Stable, Open Platform Solaris x86 is a powerful and versatile UNIX(R) operating environment for the Intel(R) x86 platform. Designed as a foundation for enterprise computing, it supports major industry standards and provides high-performance 32-bit UNIX multitasking, multithreading and multiuser capabilities. Solaris x86 is compatible with Solaris SPARC(R), ensuring full interoperability between the leading CISC (x86) and RISC (SPARC) platforms. And Solaris x86 is scalable from desktops to supercomputers, so that customers can configure heterogeneous enterprise networks and expand them easily as their computing needs evolve. Solaris x86 provides native ONC+(TM) technology-based LAN and WAN networking to support broadly distributed computing and system management. Solaris also includes powerful application and Graphical User Interface (GUI) development tools through the OpenWindows(TM) facility, and a rich suite of user productivity applications under DeskSet(TM). Numerous commercial third-party applications, including many Microsoft(R) Windows and DOS applications, run on the Solaris x86 environment. BLAST Features and Benefits * Multiple protocol support: BLAST, Kermit, X modem CRC, X modem Checksum, Y modem, Y modem Batch, Y modem G Batch and Z modem; provides flexible communications * Four levels of adaptive data compression cut file transfer time up to fifty percent * Lotus-style menus for ease of use * Enhanced security features * Common script language and command set with all BLAST-supported machines * CCITT CRC-16 algorithm ensures data integrity * Full duplex transmission for simultaneous send and receive * Automatic restart from point of interruption if disconnected during transmission * BLAST Script files permit unattended operations For more information on BLAST products, contact BLAST, Inc., P.O. Box 808, 107B West Salisbury Street, Pittsboro, NC 27312. Phone: 1-800-24-BLAST (1-800-242-5278), Fax: 919-542-0161. E-mail: tami@blast.com. For international inquiries, contact Open Communications International, Colonial House, Lieston Suffolk, England IP16 4JD. Phone: +44-728-832-712, Fax: +44-728-830-196. Solaris x86 Features and Benefits * Provides enterprise computing power and true client/server architecture - Scalable to accommodate a wide range of hardware, from PCs to supercomputers - Fully interoperable with Solaris SPARC * Offers time-tested 32-bit operating system functionality derived from SunOS(TM) - Multiprocessing, multithreading, multiuser operating environment * Includes tightly coupled tools and facilities for enterprise networking, application development and end-user productivity - Industry-standard ONC+ network technology supports heterogeneous LAN and WAN configurations, allows users to work interactively with others regardless of location - OpenWindows environment provides toolkits that simplify application and GUI development, including industry-standard OSF/Motif(R) toolkit - DeskSet comprises a versatile, integrated set of user productivity applications, running under SunSoft's GUI. * Runs a wide variety of commercially oriented applications, including popular word processing, spreadsheet and DBMS programs * Incorporates new Wabi(TM) technology designed to run Microsoft Windows applications directly on the Solaris operating environment at native performance levels * Open, non-proprietary architecture provides for open-ended system and network expansion, integration of new applications, and choice of peripherals For more information on Solaris x86, call 1-800-SUNSOFT in the U.S. For international inquiries, call 415-960-3200. (C) 1994 Sun Microsystems, Inc. Sun, Sun Microsystems, SunSoft, the SunSoft logo, Solaris, SunOS, ONC+, OpenWindows, DeskSet and Wabi are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., licensed to SunSoft, Inc., a Sun Microsystems, Inc. business. SPARC is a registered trademark of SPARC International, Inc. Products bearing SPARC trademarks are based upon an architecture developed by Sun Microsystems, Inc. BLAST is a registered trademark of Blast, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Novell, Inc. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. OSF/Motif is a registered trademark of the Open Software Foundation, Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other products or services mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All product information has been provided by the respective vendors and is published with their approval. 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