Open Systems Digest
Recently Published References to Open Systems
War of the Workstations
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 6, 1995, p 6--Midrange Unix market.
Transarc Delivers DCE Software for Sun Users
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 6, 1995, pp 59, 69.
Baan Focuses Unix Software Offering on Automotive Industry
Computerworld, Nov. 6, 1995, pp 87, 92.
Sun 64-Bit Systems Set to Go
John Foley and Brian Gillooly, InformationWeek, Nov. 6, 1995, p 16.
Platinum Loses Its Shine
Doug Bartholemew, Information Week, Nov. 6, 1995, p 26--Platinum
Technology drops Unix accounting software.
Oracle Eyes "Bare-Bones" Machine
Katherine Bull, InformationWeek, Nov. 6, 1995, p 30.
Future Unix: The Devil's in the Details
John Foley, InformationWeek, Nov. 6, 1995, pp 120, 122--SCO, HP,
Novell working out details.
Sun Unveils New Workstation Architecture
Yvonne L. Lee, InfoWorld, Nov. 6, 1995, p 12.
Underground Tools Aid Fledgling Hackers
Mitch Wagner and Gary H. Anthes, Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, pp
1, 159.
Platinum Dumps Unix
Julia King, Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, p 4.
VMS Users Gaining 64-bit Advantage
Michael Goldberg, Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, p 6--Digital's OpenVMS
version 7.0.
Power Pricing
Thomas Hoffman, Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, p 8--Computer Associates
cuts CA-Unicenter pricing.
Sun's Ultra Machines Debut
Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, p 8--Item in "News Shorts"
reports.
IBM Under the Hood
Lisa Picarille, Computerworld, Nov. 13, 1995, p 46--IBM's microkernel.
Unifying Unix: Now It's Hewlett-Packard's Turn
John Foley, InformationWeek, Nov. 13, 1995, p 22.
More Windows on Unix
John Foley, InformationWeek, Nov. 13, 1995, p 90--Windows emulation
under Unix.
X/Open, OSF to Unite Activities
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 4.
Workstations Under Attack
Jaikumar Vijayan, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 14.
Time for Industry Press to Wake Up
Mike Nieml, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 36.
"Dream Team" Mergers of the Future
Patricia Seybold, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 37.
Sun Launches Low-Cost Ultra Unix Line
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, pp 49, 56.
HP Revamps Midrange Technical Units
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 49.
Unix Consolidation Plan to be Detailed in December
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 56.
3Q
InformationWeek, Nov. 20, 1995, p 12--Interview with Sun CTO Eric
Schmidt.
CA Trims Most Prices on Unicenter
Barbara DePompa, InformationWeek, Nov. 20, 1995, p 22.
Lotus to Offer Notes for Alpha
Stephanie Stahl, InformationWeek, Nov. 20, 1995, p 26.
Sun Displays UltraSparc
David Needle, InformationWeek, Nov. 20, 1995, p 26.
Bright Light
Caryn Gillooly, InformationWeek, Nov. 20, 1995, p 56--Profile of
Sun CIO Bill Raduchel.
SunSoft to Announce PC-NFS Pro 2.0
InfoWorld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 3.
SCO Unveils Products to Integrate Unix Servers
Mark Leon, InfoWorld, Nov. 20, 1995, p 43.
Pentium Pro Repositioned
Sebastian Rupley, PC Magazine, Nov. 21, 1995, p 29--At the workstation
market.
Chicago Exchange to Trade Mainframe for RS/6000s
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 27, 1995, p 14.--Chicago Board
Options Exchange to migrate from Amdahl mainframes to Unix servers.
Sun Releases Solaris 2.5
Jean S. Bozman, Computerworld, Nov. 27, 1995, pp 51, 54.
NASA Deal May Open NT Window
InformationWeek, Nov. 27, 1995, p 28.
Vendors Rally for 64-bit Unix
Dave Andrews, Byte, November 1995, p 47.
OS Paradise
Tom Yager, Byte, November 1995, pp 81-82, 84, 86, 88-89, 94-96, 98.
Not That DOS
Paul Korzeniowski, Byte, November 1995, pp 113-114, 116, 118--Distributed
operating systems.
Sincere OS Flattery
Barry Nance, Byte, November 1995, pp 119-120, 122--Emulation.
And One for All
David S. Linthicum, Byte, November 1995, pp 131-132, 134, 136--Cross-platform
develop-ment.
Open(ing) VMS to Win32
Mark Feniello, Byte, November 1995, pp 251-252.
What Does Tomorrow Hold for Unix Vendors?
Client/Server Computing, November 1995, p 16.
An Attempt at Addressing a Unix Paradox
Valerie E. M., Client/Server Computing, November 1995, p 22.
Comparative Review of Six Introductory Unix Books
D. T. Barnard, Computing Reviews, November 1995, pp 560-562.
Informix on the Move
Theresa Rigney, DBMS, November 1995, pp 46-48, 50, 102.
And Now, the OAG
Natalie Engler, Open Computing, November 1995, pp 15-16--Open Applications
Group formed.
It's Official: Windows NT Is Open
Michael Goulde, Open Computing, November 1995, p 27.
TCP/IP on PC LANs
Claire Tristram, Open Computing, November 1995, pp 46-47.
Is Unix COBOL?
Larry O'Brien, Software Development, November 1995, pp 7, 10.
Running Out of Time
Michael W. Bucken, Software Magazine, November 1995, p 4--Unix running
out of time to unify before Windows NT grows.
NetWare Goes to SCO--Three-Way Deal Includes HP
Software Magazine, November 1995, p 18--Item in "Newsfront."
Signs are HP, IBM and DEC Will Carry on with Distributed Method
Jack Vaughan, Software Magazine, November 1995, pp 21-22.
Midrange Operating Systems Aim to Serve
Broam Riggs, Software Magazine, November 1995, pp 96-98, 101-103.
Choosing TCP/IP for the Desktop
Steven Baker, Unix Review, November 1995, pp 17-20, 22-23.
High Availability in Unix Environments
Chris Rooke, Unix Review, November 1995, pp 35-36, 38, 40-43.
Hot Database Backups on Unix
Earl Jones, Unix Review, November 1995, pp 45-46, 48-50, 52-53.
Eric S. Rosenthal is an East Coast-based technical consultant.