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LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UPCOMING LOTUS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS...................................p. 2
GENERAL 1-2-3 INFORMATION..........................................p. 5
AVAILABLE 1-2-3 PORTS..............................................p. 2
LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLES WHICH RUN 1-2-3........................p. 3
COURSEWARE FOR 1-2-3...............................................p. 5
PERIPHERALS SUPPORTED FOR 1-2-3....................................p. 19-20
GENERAL SYMPHONY INFORMATION.......................................p. 6
AVAILABLE SYMPHONY PORTS...........................................p. 3
LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLES WHICH RUN SYMPHONY.....................p. 3
SYMPHONY MAINTENANCE RELEASE 1.01..................................p. 6
SYMPHONY ADD-INS...................................................p. 7-8
COURSEWARE FOR SYMPHONY............................................p. 6
PERIPHERALS SUPPORTED FOR SYMPHONY.................................p. 21-22
GENERAL JAZZ INFORMATION...........................................p. 22
WHAT IS A PORT?....................................................p. 4
WHAT IS A SYMPHONY ADD-IN?.........................................p. 4
WHAT IS A LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLE?..............................p. 4
LOTUS BOOKS........................................................p. 7
LOTUS MAGAZINE.....................................................p. 23
WORKSHEET FILE FORMAT..............................................p. 22
COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX..............................................p. 9-18
+ Items that have changed since the previous edition, which was dated
September 26, 1984, are marked +.
PAGE: 1
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
UPCOMING LOTUS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
Jazz
+ Apple Macintosh -- Spring 1985
1-2-3
+ Tandy 1000 -- First Quarter 1985
+ Graphics Printer Library II for IBM PC family -- First Quarter 1985
+ Drivers for IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and Enhanced Color Display
-- Second Quarter 1985
SYMPHONY
* DEC Rainbow 100, 100+, and 100B -- First Quarter 1985
+ Tandy 2000 -- First Quarter 1985
+ Drivers for IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter and Enhanced Color Display
-- Second Quarter 1985
+ Symphony Spelling Checker Add-in -- Early 1985
+ Symphony Text Outliner Add-in -- Early 1985
+ Symphony Communications Add-in -- 1985
AVAILABLE 1-2-3 PORTS
For machine-specific information, see the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX on
Pages 9-18.
* Bytec Hyperion
* Compaq Portable and Compaq Plus
* Convergent Technologies NGEN Workstation
* DEC Rainbow 100 and 100+
* Grid Compass
* Hewlett Packard 110 Portable
* Hewlett Packard 150
+ IBM PCjr 1-2-3 ROM Cartridge Version
* IBM PC, XT, Portable
* IBM 3270-PC
* Tandy Model 2000
* Texas Instruments Professional
* Victor 9000
* Wang Professional
* Zenith Z-100
PAGE: 2
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLES WHICH RUN 1-2-3
Unless otherwise noted, all Lotus Certified 1-2-3 Compatible machines
require the IBM PC version of 1-2-3. For machine-specific information, see
the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX on Pages 9-18.
* AT&T PC 6300
* Columbia MPC
* Compaq Deskpro
* Data General/One (Requires 3 1/2-inch version)
* Eagle PC-2
* Eagle Turbo XL
* IBM PC AT
* IBM PCjr with Installation Kit
* ITT XTRA
* Mindset PC
+ Sanyo MBC555 with MBC Video Card
* Sperry PC
+ Tandy 1200
* Televideo Tele-PC
* Zenith Z-150
AVAILABLE SYMPHONY PORTS
For machine-specific information, see the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX on Pages
9-18.
* IBM PC, XT, Portable
LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLES WHICH RUN SYMPHONY
All Lotus Certified Symphony Compatible machines require the IBM PC version
of Symphony. For machine-specific information, see the COMPUTER SYSTEM
INDEX on Pages 9-18.
* AT&T PC 6300
* Columbia MPC
* Compaq Portable and Compaq Plus
* Compaq Deskpro
* Eagle PC-2
* Eagle Turbo XL
* IBM PC AT
* ITT XTRA
* Sperry PC
+ Tandy 1200
* Zenith Z-150
PAGE: 3
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
WHAT IS A PORT?
* A port is a product which Lotus has developed or adapted for a
particular computer system.
WHAT IS A SYMPHONY ADD-IN?
* Symphony Add-ins are software products that "attach" to Symphony and
become an integral part of it. Symphony Add-ins can enhance Symphony's
capabilities, or they can provide a link to other programs or systems
separate from Symphony. Add-ins will be developed by Lotus, as well as
by independent developers.
WHAT IS A LOTUS CERTIFIED COMPATIBLE?
* A Lotus Certified Compatible is a computer system which Lotus has
tested in accordance with its Certification Program and deemed suitable
for use with Symphony and/or 1-2-3. Lotus will announce compatibility
test results as they become available.
+ Compatibility testing is done both in the United States and in Europe.
Because a machine is Lotus Certified Compatible in the United States
does not mean that it is automatically Lotus Certified Compatible in
Europe.
* Computer systems which Lotus deems compatible fall into two classes:
-- Those which run a Lotus product under normal conditions and with no
known special considerations for the user.
-- Those which run a Lotus product under special conditions and/or
with special considerations for the user. See the COMPUTER SYSTEM
INDEX (Pages 9-18) for a listing of the conditions and
considerations.
* Lotus Customer Support (617-253-9150) supports Lotus products as
they perform on an IBM PC. Lotus will not answer hardware-specific
questions about machines which are deemed Lotus Certified Compatible.
PAGE: 4
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
GENERAL 1-2-3 INFORMATION
+ The 1-2-3 Version 1.0 to 1-2-3 Version 1A Upgrade Program expired on
October 31.
* Release 1A requires a minimum of 192K of RAM. Since the 192K increment
does not appear on some machines, users will have to obtain the next
available level after 192K. 1-2-3 can address up to 1024K bytes (1
megabyte) of RAM if available.
+ Unless otherwise specified in the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX (Pages 9-18), a
minimum of two double-sided floppy drives or one double-sided floppy
drive and one hard disk is required.
+ Consult the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX for machine-specific details
concerning DOS.
COURSEWARE FOR 1-2-3
1-2-3 INTRODUCTORY COURSEWARE
+ Designed for the novice microcomputer user, the 1-2-3 Introductory
Courseware allows new users to feel confident with fundamental
techniques and to be able to immediately work with 1-2-3.
+ Includes a diskette with lessons as well as a Student Workbook which
contains the following chapters: Getting Started, Spreadsheet Analysis,
Graphic Presentation, Database: Sort and Search, Automation with
Macros.
+ An Instructor's Guide, which contains a duplicate of the Student
Workbook text, Background Information, key notes which highlight
important teaching points, and a master for making overhead
transparencies for use in classroom illustration, is also available.
+ Available through Authorized Lotus Dealers.
1-2-3 ADVANCED COURSEWARE
+ Covers financial modeling and analytical techniques and sample
applications.
+ Includes a diskette with lessons as well as a Student Workbook which is
arranged in the following three sections: Advanced Macros, Database and
Statistical Analysis, and Financial Modeling.
+ An Instructor's Guide, which contains a duplicate of the Student
Workbook test, Background Information, key notes which highlight
important teaching points, and a master for making overhead
transparencies for use in classroom illustration, is also available.
+ Available through Authorized Lotus Dealers.
PAGE: 5
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
GENERAL SYMPHONY INFORMATION
* Symphony is a multi-dimensional business tool for managers and
professionals. It combines word processing, spreadsheet, database,
communications, graphics, and more into one complete system.
+ 1-2-3 owners of the IBM PC version may exchange their software for the
IBM PC version of Symphony. To do so, owners should obtain an Exchange
Kit from any Authorized Lotus Dealer. The Exchange Kit costs $200, and
the Symphony Exchange Program will last through March 1985.
* Symphony requires a minimum of 320K RAM, as well as a minimum of two
double-sided floppy drives or one double-sided floppy drive and one
hard disk.
* Consult the COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX (Pages 9-18) for machine-specific
details concerning DOS.
* Introductory price is $695.
COURSEWARE FOR SYMPHONY
* Designed for teaching both novice users and experienced 1-2-3 users how
to use Symphony.
* The Course is modular so that instructors may custom-tailor classes.
* The Course comes in three wire-bound booklets. Book One contains
Spreadsheet and Word Processing lessons; Book Two, Database and
Graphics; and Book Three, Communications, Windows, and Integration
Exercises.
* An Instructor's Guide which parallels the Student Workbook and includes
comprehensive Instructor's Notes, as well as masters for making
overhead transparencies, is also available.
* Symphony Courseware is available from Authorized Lotus Dealers.
PAGE: 6
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
LOTUS BOOKS
+ THE LOTUS GUIDE TO LEARNING SYMPHONY
+ Published by Addison-Wesley, THE LOTUS GUIDE TO LEARNING SYMPHONY is
currently available through bookstores and Authorized Lotus Dealers
for a suggested retail price of $22.95.
+ The book acquaints new users with the basic structure and operation
of Symphony by employing a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach.
+ THE LOTUS GUIDE TO LEARNING SYMPHONY COMMAND LANGUAGE
+ Not yet available.
SYMPHONY ADD-IN PRODUCTS
+ ADD-IN TOOLS (FOR SYMPHONY)
+ Currently available on a limited basis to independent developers who
show expertise in a specific market segment; have the ability to
sell, distribute, and support their own products; and have expertise
in Symphony, the Symphony Command Language, and assembly language.
+ Include object code modules that call Symphony entry points. The
independent developer writes and assembles modules that call these
routines, and links them together to create the Add-in.
+ Interested developers may contact Debra Cellucci, Lotus Development
Corporation, 245 First Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, to
obtain an application for the Add-in Tools (for Symphony).
+ SYMPHONY COMMUNICATIONS ADD-IN
+ Will be available in 1985.
+ Will allow Symphony to support communications in a bisynchronous or
an SNA/SDLC environment.
+ Will provide IBM 3278/9 display terminal emulation.
+ Will allow error-free capture and send between the worksheet and an
IBM-type host.
+ Will support file transfer with conversion of file attributes and
handling of ASCII/EBCDIC character translation.
+ Will extend the Symphony Command Language to include 3278/9
keynames.
+ MACRO CONVERSION AID
+ Currently available on CompuServe.
+ Will assist users in converting their macros from 1-2-3 to Symphony.
PAGE: 7
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
+ SYMPHONY SPELLING CHECKER ADD-IN
+ Will be available in the First Quarter of 1985.
+ Will assist Symphony users in the document proofing process by
identifying misspellings and allowing users to manually correct the
word or choose from a list of alternative words
+ Will include an American dictionary, a British dictionary, and a
program disk with a sample session, as well as a reference manual
with tutorial sessions.
+ The suggested retail price for the Symphony Spelling Checker Add-in
is $139.
+ SYMPHONY TEXT OUTLINER ADD-IN
+ Will be available in the First Quarter of 1985.
+ Will assist Symphony users in producing clear and well-written
documents.
+ Will allow the Symphony user to build documents by arranging
thoughts in an outline form and then developing blocks of text to
correspond with the outline.
+ Will enable the Symphony user to switch from creating an outline to
editing text and to add to existing documents and automatically
create a table of contents.
+ Will include a program disk and a reference manual with tutorial
sessions.
+ The suggested retail price for the Symphony Text Outliner Add-in is
$139.
PAGE: 8
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
COMPUTER SYSTEM INDEX (Arranged alphabetically by manufacturer)
AT&T
* PC 6300 (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC Version of 1-2-3.
* Requires DOS 2.11.
+ PC 6300 (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC Version of Symphony.
* Requires DOS 2.11
+ ROM versions dated earlier than 8/10/84 will require a DOS patch
available from AT&T Customer Support (1-800-922-0354).
BYTEC
* Bytec Hyperion (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires Hyperion DOS 1.1.
* Sold only through Bytec. Direct inquiries to 613-226-7013 for
nearest dealer information. Lotus provides Customer Support
(617-253-9150).
COLUMBIA
* Columbia MPC (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Both the Columbia MPC 1600-1 (the dual floppy model) and the
Columbia MPC 1600-4 (the hard disk model) require either Columbia
DOS 1.25 or Columbia DOS 2.11. For both models, Columbia DOS 1.25
requires a patch for Ctrl-Break. The patch, a BASICA program called
FIXCB.BAS, is available directly from Columbia at 301-992-3400.
Columbia DOS 2.11 runs without considerations on the MPC 1600-1;
however, when using the MPC 1600-4 with Columbia DOS 2.11, users
will be unable to use the Prepare command in the Disk Manager.
* Columbia MPC (Symphony Certified Compatible)
+ Uses IBM PC version of Symphony.
+ Requires DOS 2.11.
+ Requires DOS 2.0 to support a hard disk.
PAGE: 9
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
COMPAQ
* Compaq Portable and Compaq Plus (1-2-3 Port)
* Compaq Portable requires Compaq DOS 1.1 or Compaq DOS 2.02 or IBM PC
DOS 1.1, 2.0, or 2.1.
* Compaq Plus requires Compaq DOS 2.02.
* Uses the Compaq driver installation choice.
* Supports the Graphics Printer Library I and II (See Page 19-20).
* Compaq Portable and Compaq Plus (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Both the Compaq Portable and Compaq Plus require either Compaq DOS
2.02 or Compaq DOS 2.11.
* Compaq Deskpro (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3
* Requires DOS 2.11.
+ Supports the Graphics Printer Library I and II (See Page 19-20).
* Compaq Deskpro (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires MS-DOS 2.11.
CONVERGENT TECHNOLOGIES
* NGEN Workstation (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires MS-DOS 2.11, Rev. 9.0 from Convergent Technologies.
* The NGEN version of 1-2-3 supports the peripherals found in the
Release 1A PrintGraph Disk and the Graphics Printer Library I (see
Page 19), with the exception of the Strobe series, Canon A-1210,
DEC LA-100, Diablo Model C, and MPI Printmate.
* The minimum required configuration consists of:
-- A processor module with at least 512K of memory.
-- A Convergent monochrome or color monitor. The graphics module is
required to view graphs.
-- A dual 620K floppy disk module or one floppy disk and one 10 MB
hard disk module.
+ The Convergent NGEN version of 1-2-3 is available from any
authorized Lotus Dealer.
+ The NGEN will be sold to OEM's by Convergent Technologies. Below is
a listing of some of the Convergent Technologies OEM's and the names
that they have given the NGEN:
A.B. Dick Knowledge Worker
Burroughs B25
Datapoint Vista PC
Gould Power Station
Micro Data M 1000
Mohawk Hero
Sweda International SBS Series 10
PAGE: 10
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
DATA GENERAL
* Data General/One (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses the 3 1/2-inch diskette version of 1-2-3 for the Data
General/One.
* Requires MS-DOS 2.ll.
* The minimum configuration consists of 256K RAM and two disk drives.
* 1-2-3 comes on two 3 1/2-inch diskettes. One contains System, Help,
and Tutor files; the other contains the PrintGraph and Utility
files.
DEC
* Rainbow 100 and 100+ (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires MS-DOS 2.01 or 2.05. As of March 2, 1984 (date appears on
disk files and Update Sheet), only DOS 2.05 can be installed on the
disks. However, 1-2-3 will run under both DOS 2.01 and 2.05.
* The DEC Graphics Option is required to view graphs.
* The only supported peripherals for graphics are:
-- DEC LA-50 and LA-100 matrix printers
-- HP 7470A 2-pen plotter
* Both the 100 and 100+ support dual disk drives (400K and
96tpi/drive) which can read IBM single-sided 8-sector formatted
diskettes.
* Rainbow 100, 100B, and 100+ (Symphony Port)
* Symphony for the DEC Rainbow 100, 100B, and 100+ will be available
in the first quarter of 1985.
+ Will require MS-DOS 2.11.
* The DEC Graphics Option will be required to view graphs.
* The 100, 100B, and 100+ will support dual disk drives (400K and
96tpi/drive) which can read IBM single-sided 8-sector formatted
diskettes.
PAGE: 11
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
EAGLE
* Eagle PC-2 (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3
* Requires DOS 1.25. DOS 1.25 cannot be installed on 1-2-3 diskette.
* Does not support the Disk Copy or Disk Compare commands found in the
Lotus Access System.
* Eagle PC-2 (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires IBM PC-DOS DOS 2.0.
* Eagle Turbo XL (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Requires DOS 2.11.
* Eagle Turbo XL (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires DOS 2.11.
GRID
* Grid Compass (1-2-3 Port)
* This is a ten-pound briefcase-sized portable computer featuring a
25-line electroluminescent display, 384K of non-volatile bubble
memory, and 256K of RAM.
* The minimum configuration consists of a floppy drive plus either a
hard disk or bubble memory. Users can load 1-2-3 into bubble memory
and run the program without floppy disks. The bubble also serves as
a data storage medium.
* The only supported peripherals are:
-- Epson FX-80 parallel matrix printer
-- HP 7470A 2-pen plotter (serial and GPIB interfaces)
-- Strobe 200 serial 1-pen plotter
-- Okidata 84 and 83A serial matrix printers
* Grid is a 1-2-3 distributor for the Grid Compass version.
PAGE: 12
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
HEWLETT PACKARD
* Hewlett Packard 110 Portable (1-2-3 Port)
* 1-2-3, 1-2-3 Help, and drivers are permanently stored in ROM.
* DOS 2.11 is stored in ROM and runs under HP's PAM menu.
* The HP110 comes with a total of 272K RAM memory. Part of RAM must
be used as an "electronic disk" for file storage. The size of the
electronic disk can be set by the user to be between 16K and 176K.
* Requires an external disk drive for Tutor, PrintGraph, and
Translate. To run these applications, users must configure the
system memory to 192K.
* 1-2-3 for the HP 110 is sold exclusively by Hewlett Packard and its
dealers. Direct inquiries to HP at 800-FOR-HPPC for nearest dealer.
Users should call 800-HP-COACH for HP 1-2-3 Support.
* Hewlett Packard 150 (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires DOS 2.01
* Dual 3 1/2-inch or 5 1/4-inch floppy disk drives or a hard disk and
single floppy.
* 1-2-3 does not support the touch screen.
* Supports new double-sided double-density disk drives.
* 1-2-3 for the HP 150 is sold only through HP. Direct inquiries to HP
at 800-FOR-HPPC for nearest dealer. Users should call 800-HPCOACH
for HP 1-2-3 Support.
IBM
* IBM Personal Computer AT (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
+ Requires IBM DOS 3.0.
* System considerations: After accessing a Disk Manager function, the
system will return to DOS, not to the Access System. Also, when
booting 1-2-3 from the hard disk, users must first do a DIR A: This
will allow the program to pass the encryption check.
* 1-2-3 on the IBM PC AT can address a maximum of 640K.
* IBM Personal Computer AT (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires IBM DOS 3.0.
* System considerations: When booting Symphony from a hard disk, users
must first do a DIR A: This will allow the program to pass the
encryption check.
* Symphony on the IBM PC AT can address a maximum of 640K.
PAGE: 13
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
* IBM Personal Computer, XT, and Portable (1-2-3 Port)
* PC-DOS or MS-DOS 1.1, 2.0, or 2.1 is required for use on PC.
PC-DOS or MS-DOS 2.0 or 2.1 is required for the XT.
PC-DOS 2.1 is required for the Portable.
+ PC-DOS 3.0 has been deemed 1-2-3 Certified Compatible for use with
the IBM PC, XT, and Portable. DOS 3.0 users should make note of the
following system consideration: After accessing a Disk Manager
function, the system will return to DOS, not to the Access System.
* Graphics Choices:
-- IBM Monochrome Monitor only (Allows users to print graphs but not
to see them on the screen.)
-- Monochrome Monitor and Hercules Graphics Card (Allows users to
view graphics on monochrome monitor.)
-- IBM Monochrome monitor and IBM Color Graphics monitor.
-- B&W monitor and IBM Color Graphics card.
-- Color monitor and IBM Color Graphics card (Allows users to have
color text and graphics.)
-- Color or monochrome monitor and Techmar Graphics Master
* Use B&W driver for Portable.
* For a list of supported 1-2-3 peripherals, see Pages 19-20.
* IBM Personal Computer, XT, and Portable (Symphony Port)
* Requires DOS 2.0, 2.1, or 3.0 and a minimum memory of 320K.
+ Supports the IBM color card, IBM monochrome card, Hercules Graphics
Card, and Plantronics Colorplus Card, as well as the Hayes
Smartmodem and the Popcom X100 modem.
* For a list of supported Symphony peripherals, see Pages 20-21.
* IBM PCjr (1-2-3 ROM Port)
* Requires DOS 2.10 and a minimum memory of 128K.
* Requires color or single color 80-column graphics monitor. Does not
support the IBM Monochrome monitor.
* 1-2-3 comes on two 64K ROM System cartridges. Support disks include
PrintGraph, Help and Utility, and Tutorial.
* Supports Graphics Printer Library I and II. (See Page 19-20.)
* IBM PCjr with Installation Kit (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of 1-2-3 and the IBM PCjr Installation Kit,
which is available free-of-charge from Lotus Dealers.
* Requires DOS 2.10.
* The required configuration consists of an enhanced PCjr, which has
increased memory and an 80-column display.
* Minimum recommended memory is 256K.
PAGE: 14
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
* IBM 3270-PC (1-2-3 Port)
* Recommended minimum memory is 384K. (192K for 1-2-3 and 192K for
the Workstation Control Program.)
* 1-2-3 will run under PC DOS 2.0 or 2.1 in any size window and should
be run in Enlarge mode.
* The standard IBM PC version of 1-2-3 is not designed to run on the
IBM 3270-PC.
* This product combines the host-interactive functions of the 3270
Information Display System with the features of the IBM PC. The
3270-PC can operate up to seven concurrent sessions, each of which
may be displayed in a window; these include four 3270-type sessions,
two local notepad sessions, and one IBM PC-DOS 2.0 or 2.1 session.
* The 3270-PC will support the current IBM Monochrome Monitor or the
new IBM 5272 Color Display. An APA (All Points Addressable) card,
is required for graphics.
* Inquiries concerning the purchase of the 3270-PC version of 1-2-3
may be referred to Lotus Corporate Telemarketing (617-494-1270).
ITT
* ITT XTRA (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Requires DOS 2.10.
* ITT XTRA (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires DOS 2.10. Requires a DOS patch from ITT. In the United
States, the patch is available from any ITT dealer or by calling
800-321-7611. In Canada, call 602-968-4965.
MINDSET
* Mindset PC (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Requires DOS 2.0. DOS cannot be installed on the 1-2-3 diskettes.
SANYO
+ Sanyo MBC 555 with MBC Video Card (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
+ Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
+ Requires DOS 2.11
PAGE: 15
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
SPERRY
* Sperry PC (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Requires Sperry DOS 2.11.
+ Sperry PC (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses the IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires Sperry DOS 2.11.
TANDY
+ Tandy Model 1000 (1-2-3 Port)
+ Available in the First Quarter of 1985.
+ The minimum configuration required consists of:
-- A system unit with at least 256K of memory.
-- A Tandy VM-2 monochrome or CM-2 color monitor.
-- Two 360K floppy disk drives or one floppy drive with a hard disk
controller card and Tandy external hard disk.
+ Requires MS-DOS 2.11 from Tandy Corporation.
+ Tandy Corporate Account Sales and the Tandy Corporation through
Radio Shack Computer Center stores are the sole distributors of the
Model 1000 version of 1-2-3.
+ Direct all end-user inquiries and support or service questions to a
Radio Shack Computer Center store or to Radio Shack Customer Support
at 817-338-2390.
+ Tandy Model 1200 (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
+ Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
+ Requires MS DOS 2.11 from Tandy Corporation.
+ Tandy Model 1200 (Symphony Certified Compatible)
+ Uses IBM PC version of Symphony.
+ Requires MS-DOS 2.11 from Tandy Corporation.
* Tandy Model 2000 (1-2-3 Port)
* The minimum configuration required consists of:
-- A system unit with at least 256K of memory.
-- A Tandy VM-1 monochrome or CM-1 color monitor.
-- Two 720K floppy disk drives or one floppy drive and one 10MB hard
disk.
* MS-DOS 2.0 comes pre-installed on the diskettes.
* To view graphics on the Tandy monochrome monitor, users must have a
monochrome graphics card. To view color text and graphics on the
Tandy color monitor, users must have a color graphics chip kit
installed on the monochrome graphics card.
* Tandy Corporate Account Sales and the Tandy Corporation through
Radio Shack Computer Center stores are the sole distributors of the
Model 2000 version of 1-2-3.
* Direct all end user inquiries and support and service questions to a
Radio Shack Computer Center store or to Radio Shack Customer Support
at 817-338-2390.
PAGE: 16
LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
+ Tandy Model 2000 (Symphony Port)
+ Available late in the First Quarter of 1985.
+ The minimum required configuration consists of:
-- A system unit with at least 512K of memory.
-- A Tandy VM-1 monochrome or CM-1 color monitor.
-- Two 720K floppy disk drives or one floppy drive and one internal
10MB hard disk.
+ To view graphics on the Tandy monochrome monitor, users must have a
monochrome graphics card. To view color text and graphics on the
Tandy color monitor, users must have a color graphics chip kit
installed on the monochrome graphics card.
+ Requires MS-DOS 2.11 from Tandy Corporation.
+ Tandy Corporate Account Sales and the Tandy Corporation through
Radio Shack Computer Center stores are the sole distributors of the
Model 2000 version of Symphony.
+ Direct all end-user inquiries and support or service questions to a
Radio Shack Computer Center store or to Radio Shack Customer Support
at 817-338-2390.
TELEVIDEO
* Televideo Tele-PC (1-2-3 Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3
* Requires Tele DOS 2.11.
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
* Texas Instruments Professional (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires DOS 1.1, 2.11, or 2.12. DOS 2.11 cannot be installed on
the 1-2-3 disks.
* Color display or B&W display
* Graphics option is required.
* Supports the Graphics Printer Library I (See Page 19).
VICTOR TECHNOLOGIES
* Victor 9000 (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires DOS 1.25, Victor BIOS Version 2.61
* Minimum of two floppy drives, or one floppy drive and one hard disk.
Floppies may be single-sided.
* Programmer's keyboard only.
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WANG
* Wang Professional (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires DOS 2.01.
* The display can be a Wang Monochrome Monitor or an industry-standard
RGB (color) monitor.
* To display graphics, the Wang Graphics Card is required.
* Wang Laboratories is a 1-2-3 distributor for the Wang version.
* Supports the Graphics Printer Library I (see Page 19.)
ZENITH
* Zenith Z-100 (1-2-3 Port)
* Requires Z-DOS 1.1 or 2.0.
* Color display or B&W display.
* Zenith sells and supports this version. Direct inquiries to
800-447-4700 for nearest dealer; 616-982-3884 for Zenith 1-2-3
support.
* Supports the MPI Printmate 150 printer as well as those included on
the 1-2-3 Release 1A PrintGraph Disk (see Page 19).
* A printer setup string bug has been corrected, and users should
contact Zenith at 616-982-3884 to obtain a replacement disk.
* Zenith Z-150 (1-2-3 Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of 1-2-3.
* Requires Zenith DOS 2.11.
* Zenith Z-150 (Symphony Certified Compatible)
* Uses IBM PC version of Symphony.
* Requires Zenith DOS 2.11.
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PERIPHERALS SUPPORTED FOR 1-2-3
* RELEASE 1A PRINTGRAPH DISK
Drivers for the following peripherals are found on the Release 1A
PrintGraph Disk.
Anadex 9620A Silent Scribe matrix printer
Enter Sweet P 1-pen plotter
Epson MX 80 & MX 100 matrix printers w/GrafTrax Plus
Epson FX 80 and FX 100 matrix printers
HP 7470A 2-pen plotter
IBM Graphics Printer matrix printer
IDS Prism 80 and 132 color printers
NEC 8023 matrix printer
Okidata Microline series (82A,83A,84,92,93) matrix printers
Strobe M100 and M200 1-pen plotters
* GRAPHICS PRINTER LIBRARY I
In addition to the Release 1A PrintGraph Disk peripheral drivers, drivers for
following peripherals may be found on the Graphics Printer Library I.
These drivers support only the IBM, Compaq, Texas Instruments,
and Wang versions of 1-2-3. The Graphics Printer Library I is
available for $20 from Lotus Customer Service (617) 253-9150.
Amdek Amplot II 6-pen plotter
C. Itoh Prowriter 8510 series matrix printer
Calcomp Model 84 8-pen plotter
Canon A-1210 color inkjet printer
DEC LA-100 matrix printer
Diablo Model C color inkjet printer
GE/Genicom 3000 black and white matrix printer
GE/Genicom 3000 color matrix printer
HP 7475A 6-pen plotter
Houston Instruments DMP-29 8-pen plotter
IBM XY/749 8-pen plotter
Inforunner Riteman matrix printer
Infoscribe 1200 color matrix printer
MPI PrintMate 150 matrix printer
Printek 920 matrix printer
Printronix MVP 150B matrix printer
Star Micronics Gemini 10X and 15X printers
Texas Instruments TI 850 matrix printer
Toshiba P1350 matrix printer
Transtar T315 color matrix printer
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+ GRAPHICS PRINTER LIBRARY II
The following graphics printer drivers will be available for only the
IBM PC version of 1-2-3 in the First Quarter of 1985. The Graphics
Printer Library II will be available only through Lotus dealers. It
will contain all of the drivers found on the Release 1A PrintGraph
disk and those found in the Graphics Printer Library I list, as well
as the following drivers:
Canon PJ-1080A color inkjet printer
Epson LQ-1500 letter quality dot matrix printer
Epson JX-80 color dot matrix printer
Hewlett Packard 2225 Thinkjet inkjet printer
Hewlett Packard 2686 Laserjet laser printer
Hewlett Packard 7550 plotter
IBM Color Graphics printer
Okidata Pacemark 2410 dot matrix printer
Quadram Quadjet color inkjet printer
Texas Instruments 855 matrix printer
+ TECMAR GRAPHICS MASTER
+ Can be used with either a monochrome or color monitor and provides
graphics for 1-2-3.
+ The driver is available directly from and is supported by Tecmar
617-729-7051.
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LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
PERIPHERALS SUPPORTED FOR SYMPHONY
PRINTERS SUPPORTED FOR BOTH TEXT AND GRAPHICS
Anadex 9620A Silent Scribe matrix printer
Canon PJ-1080A color inkjet printer
Canon A-1210 color inkjet printer
C. Itoh Prowriter 8510 matrix printer
DEC LA-100 matrix printer Diablo Model C color inkjet printer
Epson FX-80 and FX-100 matrix printers
Epson JX-80 color matrix printer
Epson LQ-1500 matrix printer
Epson MX-80 and MX-100 matrix printers with GrafTrax Plus
Epson RX-80 and RX-100 matrix printers
GE/Genicom 3000 black and white matrix printer
GE/Genicom 3000 color matrix printer
Hewlett Packard 2225 ThinkJet black and white inkjet printer
Hewlett Packard 2686 LaserJet laser printer
Hewlett Packard 2930 matrix printer
IBM Color Graphics color matrix printer
IBM Graphics matrix printer
IDS Prism 80 and IDS Prism 132 color matrix printers
Inforunner Riteman matrix printer
Infoscribe 1200 color matrix printer
MPI Printmate 99 and MPI Printmate 150 matrix printers
NEC 8023 matrix printer
Okidata Pacemark 2410 matrix printer
Okidata Microline series (82A, 83A, 84, 92, 93) matrix printers
Printek 920 matrix printer
Printronix MVP 150B matrix printer
Quadram Quadjet color inkjet printer
Star Micronics Gemini 10X and 15X matrix printers
Texas Instruments 850 and 855 matrix printers
Toshiba P1350 matrix printer
Transtar 315 color matrix printer
PLOTTERS SUPPORTED FOR GRAPHICS ONLY
Amdek Amplot II 6-pen plotter
Calcomp Model 84 8-pen plotter
Enter Sweet P 1-pen plotter
Houston Instruments DMP-29 8-pen plotter
Hewlett Packard 7470A 2-pen plotter
Hewlett Packard 7475A 6-pen plotter
Hewlett Packard 7550 plotter
IBM XY/749 8-pen plotter
Strobe 100 and 200 plotters
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LOTUS PRODUCT NEWS -- VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1
PERIPHERALS SUPPORTED FOR SYMPHONY - Continued
PRINTERS SUPPORTED FOR TEXT ONLY
Diablo 630 daisy printer
NEC 3550 daisy printer
Qume Sprint 11/40 daisy printer
GENERAL JAZZ INFORMATION
* Jazz, which is being specially designed for the 512K Apple Macintosh,
will be available in the Spring of 1985.
+ A multifunction software product, Jazz features: word processing,
worksheet analysis, database management, communications, and business
graphics.
+ Jazz optimizes Macintosh mouse and icon technology, providing
consistent pull-down menus for selecting different program functions.
In addition, Jazz offers keyboard equivalents for commonly used mouse
actions. The product also features multiple window capability.
+ Required hardware includes a 512K Macintosh with an external disk
drive. The Apple Imagewriter and a modem such as the Apple Modem 300
or 1200 or the Hayes Smartmodem are recommended optional equipment.
+ Users will be able to convert Symphony, 1-2-3, and Sylk
files to Jazz worksheet files.
+ The suggested retail price for Jazz is $595.
WORKSHEET FILE FORMAT
+ The Worksheet File Format is a technical description of Lotus 1-2-3 and
Symphony worksheet files. It is useful for independent developers who
wish to create applications that produce files that can be read
directly by 1-2-3 or Symphony.
+ Anyone who wishes to obtain a copy of the Worksheet File Format should
send his/her request, a check or money order for $20, and a
self-addressed pressure-sensitive label to:
Lotus Development Corporation
Customer Service Department
245 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
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LOTUS MAGAZINE
* The first issue of LOTUS magazine will be available in May 1985.
* The magazine will help its readers be more productive and creative in
their use of computer systems, Lotus software, and other software that
they, as managers, may use.
* Initially, the magazine will be distributed through computer retailers
and by subscription to Lotus software users. Users of Lotus software
will be offered free six-month trial subscriptions. After that, the
magazine will be available for $18 a year.
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