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NeXTSTEP for Intel (486) Processors -Deadline 2/10/93 Hardware Compatibility Guide
In case you are interested in Developing NeXTSTEP applications using
Intel based computers, you should respond to this immediately to
NeXT.
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Regards,
Bill Strehl
Executive Director
ANDI - Association of NeXTSTEP Developers International
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Begin forwarded message:
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 93 06:08:09 -0800
From: cgeiger@next.com
To: bill@nextsrv1.andi.org
Subject: NeXTSTEP for Intel (486) Processors - Hardware Compatibility
Guide
For those interested in the NeXTSTEP for Intel Prelease program:
Below is the Hardware Compatibility Guide for the NeXTSTEP/Intel
Prerelease program.
This message is in ascii (non-NeXTmail) format and is being sent to
those that expressed an interest in NeXTSTEP486. The next message
from me will be a NeXTMAIL document -and- will be your application
form for the prelease (beta) program. If you cannot read the next
email message that will follow, please send me a NeXTMAIL email
address from which you can.
Note: the deadline for application submissions to the Prerelease
program is
February 10th
Many thanks,
Conrad Geiger
International NeXT User Groups
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NeXTSTEP for Intel Processors - Hardware Compatibility Guide
Pre-Release
Feb 5, 1993
This document describes in general terms, the types of IBM Compatible
PC based hardware that will be supported by NeXTSTEP for Intel
Processors in it's First General Release.This document also describes
specific systems supported in the pre-release. Although many
different vendors systems will work with NeXTSTEP, in order to assure
compatibility with the pre-release, users should use the specific
systems listed in the next email message. For any hardware
specification or purchase, please contact NeXT for the latest
update to this Guide.
General Requirements:
CPU - 486 based PC Compatible Computer. This includes 486SX, 486DX,
486DX/2. Future Intel Microprocessor designs in the x86 family such
as the Pentium will also be supported. 486DX and 486DX/2's are
recommended for better performance.
Expansion Bus - ISA or EISA expansion bus. EISA backplanes with EISA
SCSI and LAN adapters are recommended for better performance.
Available Hard Disk Space - User Environment, 120 MB Minimum.
Developer Environment, 330 MB Minimum. Larger local disks are
recommended for stand alone systems.
Pre-release recommended configuration:
486DX or DX/2 CPU, 24MB RAM, 400MB Hard Drive. Additional disk space
may be required for systems with local DOS/Windows partitions.
Graphics:
NeXTSTEP for Intel Processors Display Postscript Graphics system
supports both Grayscale and Color on Intel based PC's. The Graphics
Adapter support and RAM requirements vary depending upon the user's
selection of Grayscale or Color.
2 Bit Grayscale System Support:
Graphics Adapters - Several VESA (Video Electronics Standards
Association) compatible VGA or Super VGA Graphics Adapters will be
supported. This includes popular Super VGA cards from vendors such as
the Orchid, ATI, Paradise, Video Seven and Compaq. These graphics
adapters will be supported at resolutions of 1024x768, 800x600 and
640x480. Resolutions at or above 800x600 are recommended.
RAM - Minimum 8 MB, 12 MB Recommended.
16 Bit Color System Support:
Graphics Adapters - In order to provide adequate performance and
color quality, NeXTSTEP for Intel Processors requires High
Performance "Workstation" style Graphics Adapters. Many new Graphics
Systems are being introduced that meet these requirements, they
include Intel JAWS (such as DELL Processor-Direct Graphics), Chips
and Technologies Wingine, and certain Local Bus and VL-Bus Graphics.
Depending upon the size of available VRAM (Video RAM) resolutions of
800x600, 1024x768, 1120x832 and 1280x1024 will be supported. Graphics
Adapters designed for EISA based PC's are also available (such as
Compaq QVision 1024/E and ATI Graphics Ultra Pro / EISA).
RAM - Minimum 16 MB, 24 MB Recommended.
Pre-release Recommended configuration:
16 Bit Color system with 1024x768 or greater resolution.
Additional Device Support:
Disk Interfaces - Both IDE and SCSI Hard Disk Interfaces will be
supported. SCSI adapters from Adaptec and DPT will be supported, with
more to follow.
Pointing Devices - Microsoft and Logitec compatible PS/2, Serial and
Logitec Bus mice are supported.
Printer Support - Any Postscript Level I or II printer connected via
a serial or parallel port, including the NeXT Color Printer
(connected via a SCSI port). Support of Non-Postscript printers will
be available in a future release.
Networking Support - ISA and EISA based Networking Adapters will be
supported including Ethernet and Token Ring Cards from vendors such
as SMC (Western Digital), Intel and 3Com. A Networking card is
optional.
Sound Support - Several popular PC sound Cards will be supported for
both Playback and Recording. These include PC Sound Adapters such as
the MediaVision Pro Audio Spectrum, Sound Blaster Pro and Integrated
Business Audio from Compaq. A Sound card is optional.
Additional Devices - Other popular PC peripherals such as FAX/Modems
will be supported.