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951127
A M I G A W O R L D S H O W , T O R O N T O
N E W N E T W O R K I N G P R O D U C T S
Just a couple of items for you today, but I didn't want to delay the one about
the Toronto show. I know there are some readers who try to attend every year.
The second story mentions SANA, which is a term some may not be familiar with.
SANA stands for Standard Amiga Networking Architecture. It's currently at
version II.
I think we've resolved the mailing problems, so once again this is being sent
out from my Sun running CDE. For now, it's easier than mailing the newsletter
directly from the Amiga, since most of the readers are still on the same network
as the Sun. Let me know if you have any problems.
Brad
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The annual tradition returns...
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WORLD OF AMIGA
December 8, 9, 10
A trade show dedicated to Amiga owners, Video artists, Multimedia experts,
and all!
- See the new Amigas from Amiga Technologies!
- See what's in the future for the Amiga, Petro Tyschtschenko, General
Manager of Amiga Technologies GmbH, will open the show!
- Free seminars, ranging from productivity software to internet
information.
- Latest software and hardware releases for the Amiga.
- LIVE Internet Demos! Now it is easier than ever for Amiga owners to
get onto the Internet!
Don't miss this totally awesome event!
December 8, 9, 10
Friday 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Toronto International Centre
6900 Airport Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
Tickets $8.00 at the door.
Call +416-201-2333, or http://www.wonder.ca for more info.
BE THERE...
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Amiga-Link PRESS RELEASE October 25, 1995
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The AmigaLink 2.0 / Envoy 2.0 Networking Package
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AmiTrix Development announced today that they will now be
distributing the Amiga-Link/Envoy networking package for all Amigas.
Arrangements have been made with Intangible Assets Manufacturing
(IAM), and with ABF Computer GbR, that will see "Envoy 2.0" bundled
together with an updated, fully translated version of "AmigaLink",
to be assembled and distributed by AmiTrix.
Amiga-Link is a complete solution to your Amiga peer-to-peer
networking needs. With the included software and hardware, you can
share your hard drives and printers, as well as run other network
applications. This package is compatible with all Amiga models,
using the floppy port for maximum compatibility across models,
and keeping other ports available for their intended uses.
Low cost "rendering farms" are now possible.
The Amiga-Link package comes with both the standard AmigaLink
software and also the Amiga Envoy software. The Amigalink
software's advantage is that it works with AmigaOS1.3, providing
compatibility with older machines, whereas Amiga Envoy requires 2.04
or higher, but provides superior performance, device sharing, and an
API that allows for the development of third-party networking
applications, with many already available.
Amiga-Link provides a less expensive method of peer to peer
networking using compact modules connected to the external floppy
port and linked together with BNC connectors and coaxial cables.
The SANA-II device driver allows all Amiga's (including those
without Zorro-II expansion slots), to be connected in a network
of up to 20 machines, within a distance of 330 feet (100m).
DMA data transfer, at 450,000 bps from network to memory, avoids
CPU contention common to the parallel/serial port networks, and
leaves these ports free for normal use. This is roughly equivalent
to ArcNet speed, and although slower than ethernet, is less than
half the cost.
The AmigaLink software has GUI tools for Workbench control of
Import & Export functions, network Statistics & Diagnostics tools
for testing and troubleshooting both hardware & software, while a
Printer Spooler program allows for network printer sharing.
Its SANA-II compatibility allows other software to be run
concurrently such as AmiTCP, providing great flexibility when
networking various Amiga's together. A newly revised English manual
is included.
Amiga Envoy is the standard Amiga peer-to-peer networking software
that was developed by Commodore's Amiga Networking Group. Its
performance, user-interface and API are consistent with the
philosophy of the Amiga Operating System. Amiga Envoy provides
a simple messaging interface for the easy development of reliable
network applications. Included applications enable connected Amiga
computers to share their hard disks, CD-ROMs, and printers
transparently. Third-party applications can also provide extra
functionality such as electronic mail, remote computer access,
multi-user databases and multi-player games.
New features for Envoy 2.0 include support of AmigaOS 2.04 DOS
packet types (including notification and record locking), support
for removable media, enhanced reliability & robust recovery,
localization, AmigaGuide documentation, and more.
MSRP for the basic 2 unit package is $299.00 US, or $379.00 CAN.
Expansion kits, cable options and accesories are also available.
Dealer and Educational Institution inquiries welcomed.
For more information or ordering AmiTrix products, contact us at:
AmiTrix Development,
5312 - 47 Street,
Beaumont, Alberta, T4X 1H9
Canada
Phone or Fax: +1 403-929-8459
(Please leave your mailing address on phone messages when
requesting information, or contact us via email at the address
shown below)
Email: sales@amitrix.com
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