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---+ [[Hp3000918Dx][HP3000 Developers Platform]]
---++++ What is an HP3000 918DX
Please note; the HP3000 918DX is no longer available
The HP3000/918DX is HP's response to many requests by software developers and customers to provide an inexpensive, comprehensive development platform (similar to what has existed on HP9000s for some time) for the HP3000. This platform would provide a small but useable (and quick) hardware platform, and be bundled with all HP's development software (languages/compilers), so that parties interested in developing applications for (or porting applications to) the HP3000 could do so easily and inexpensively.
After HP's announcement of this platform, most of the third party software vendors providing packages for the HP3000 also volunteered to provide their software to developers on these platforms at little or no cost.
--[[ChrisBartram]]
There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.
Here's the configuration for the MPE 918/DX Developers Platform:
* 918/LX with 64 MB memory, 4 GB low-profile fixed disk drive, 4 GB DDS DAT drive, integrated 802.3 LAN single-ended SCSI 2, 600VA UPS, system console, pre-loaded with: MPE/iX OS, POSIX Developers Kit, ARPA Services, documentation on CD.
* 8 user license, but we will be offering a 4 user license and we have priced this 918 at what the 4 user license price will be. This should help get lower s/w pricing from other vendors.
* HP developers software bundle:
* IMAGE/SQL
* ALLBASE/SQL
* C
* COBOL
* FORTRAN
* BASIC
* PASCAL
* XDB - Symbolic debugger
* GLANCE
* AIFs
* RPG
* Transact
* A 52% discount on support.(*This may change)
* A certificate to present other vendors authenticating your membership in the MPE Developers Program and your purchase or lease of a 918/DX.
--[[JeffVance]]
---++++ How much does it cost?
There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.
The 918DX can be fully purchased, leased or rented:
Purchase: a 918DX as described in Answer 1 costs $7,077 with full software licenses.
Lease: if the total h/w and s/w NET price is equal or greater than $20,000 you can lease the 918DX. The net price is the price you pay for the system and includes support and additional hardware. The cost is approximately $630/month for a three year lease. A two year lease is also available. If the total h/w and s/w net price is less than $20,000 you must either purchase or rent the 918DX. The above price is computed using $20,000 as the base price.
Channel Rent: a 918DX can be rented for a one year or 6 month period. The price for a one year agreement is approximately $375 per month. The price for a 6 month agreement is approximately $450 per month. Both arrangements can be extended on a month-to-month basis at the stated monthly rate. Note: the rental prices are based on the 918DX list price (hardware only), not on the discounted SPP price. The above prices are computed using $15,000 as the base price.
All prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to credit approval. Prices outside of the U.S. may vary. These prices do not include the SPP membership fee. Please call (888)999-HPTF for more information on leasing and renting a 918DX.
---++++ How can I order a 918DX?
There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.
You need to be a member of the HP Software Providers Program (SPP, formerly known as the PA-RISC Developers Program). The current membership cost is $600 annually. This program is designed to help MPE applications and tools developers succeed. Before you join the SPP you need to contact Steve Little, CSY Marketing, and provide him a brief description of what kind of MPE development you do or are planning. It is really pretty simple and we intend to keep it informal.
Steve's e-mail address is: steven_little@hp.com.
Below are some SPP URLs:
http://www.hp.com/wsg/programs/partnership/partsoft.html
http://www.hp.com/wsg/programs/partnership/software/pasupp3.html
HP expects to take orders for the 918DX starting January 1998.
The 918DX product number is A4911A.
---++++ What packages are available/come with the 918DX?
There (was) an 918DX FAQ on HP's Jazz Server.
*HP Languages*: C/iX, Pascal/iX, Fortran 77/iX, COBOL II/iX,
Business Basic/iX, Transact/iX, RPG/iX
*HP s/w*: Image/SQL, Allbase/SQL, Glance/iX, AIFs, XDB
*3rd party s/w*:
Company Product Description Price Contact
[1]
+44 860 409 473 (24 hrs)
DSI Turbo Edit HP3000 WYSIWYG text FREE* Dennis Schwab
editor dmdoi@thegrid.net
http://www.ds
[2]
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3k NetMail/3000 SMTP/MIME/POP2/POP3/ FREE Chris Bartram
Associates FINGER (8 mailboxes) rcb@3kassociates.com
API/3000 Programmatic routine FREE http://www.3kassociates.com/
for e-mail access
Adager Model 2 Image Utilities 450 Alfredo Rego
alfredo@adager.com
http://www.adager.com
(208) 726-9100
(800) 533-7346
AICS QueryCalc Report writer/ 1* Wirt Atmar
Research [a] spreadsheet/ [b] atmar@aics-research.com
graphics and http://aics-research.com
forms package (505) 524-9800
(800) AICS-INC
Allegro SPLash! Native Mode SPL 2880* Stan Sieler
compiler sieler@allegro.com
HourGlass Date simulator 2832* http://www.allegro.com
Bradmark DBGeneral/ Image DB Utility FREE* Jerry Fochtman
IMAGE [c,d] jfochtma@mail.bradmark.com
DBGeneral/ Allbase DB Utility FREE* http://www.bradmark.com
ALLBASE [c,d] (713) 621-2808
SUPERDEX Database indexing FREE* (800) 621-2808
[c,d]
Disk Space Disk de-fragmentor $400 U.K. 44-1905-757500
Manager [c]
Cognos Axiant NT/Win95 tool that FREE Anna Stone
generates Powerhouse Anna.Stone@Cognos.com
code
Powerhouse 4GL for MPE FREE
CSL LINKWAY 16 and 32 bit ODBC FREE* Robin Foley
driver RobinFoley@csllink.com
+44 860 409 473 (24 hrs)
DSI Turbo Edit HP3000 WYSIWYG text FREE* Dennis Schwab
editor dmdoi@thegrid.net
http://www.dsiweb.com
(714) 505-1270
Genesee MailEmpower Data routing via FREE Gordon Croston
email gordon@genesee.com
Millennium Rx Year 2000 tool FREE (800) 728-9123
HICOMP Hiback/iX Backup utility FREE* Denys Beauchemin
[d] denys@hicomp.com
http://www.hicomp.com
(800) 323-8863
Lee
MTech LeeTech/AIM c/s web-enabled 450 Albert Pan
Suite middleware apan@leetech.com
http://www.leetech.com
(408) 253-1987 x203
Lund System Mgr's Many utilities 250 Jonathan Randall
Toolbox for the busy SM JohnR@lund.com
Developer's Many utilities 250 http://www.lund.com
Toolbox and libs for MPE (541) 926-3800
programmers $400 for both
M.B DataExpress Reporting, 100* Dawna Whitehead
Foster extracting, [b,c,d] http://www.mbfoster.com
downloading tool, (800) ANSWERS
includes ODBCLink (613) 448-2333
Minisoft MiddleMan SDK for direct Image FREE Mike Sweeney
calls via Windows [h] http:www.minisoft.com
ODBC/32 32 bit ODBC driver FREE (800) 781-6464
[h]
FrontMan Converts V+ app to FREE
Windows client [h]
QSS QWEBS Web Server not Duane Percox
dependent on POSIX duane@qss.com
QSDK NetIPC library http://qwebs.qss.com/qwebs
$295 for both
Robelle Qedit and Popular host-based 400* Nicky Gunther
Qedit for editor and two Qedit nicky@robelle.com
Windows for Windows clients 1-888-ROBELLE
Suprtool Fast extract & 400*
Sort Utility $600* for Qedit and Suprtool
if ordered together
SmartDate Date math, editing FREE
and conversion lib
Bonus Compare, HowMessy, FREE
Select, etc.
SMM Spinner Spoolfile post FREE* Malcom Mitchell
Software processor Malcolm@smm.co.uk
(44) 1784-436234
Solution- Time Machine date/time simulator 400* Paul Wang
Soft Compression file archiver and 400* paulwang@solution-soft.com
Storage compressor (888) 884-7337
Management $600 for both
http://www.solution-soft.com
Speedware Visual Visual Basic FREE Bob Hoover
Speedware Development Tool [e] bhoover@speedware.com
for MPE http://www.speedware.com
Autobahn Web Application FREE (510) 867-3300
Development Tool [e]
Quest NBSPOOL Network spooling & FREE* John Saylor
Software output mgmt includes [f] jcsaylor@quests.com
[g] LPR/LPD support (800) 306 9329
QUARK+ File archiver with FREE* (714) 720-1434
compression. [f] http://www.quests.com/
NFS/iX Industry std NFS FREE*
Server server implementation[f]
for MPE/iX
VESoft MPEX Powerful utility 450 Ann MaCarthy
for system mgrs [i] (310) 282-0420
and programmers
----footnotes----
[1] all products are available internationally, except as noted.
[2] "*" means the price includes the first year of support. All prices are for purchase in US dollars.
[a] Non-North American developers need to contact the vendor.
[b] The price includes support and is an annual lease rather than a purchase.
[c] offer available only to MPE application developers.
[d] Support is free within reason.
[e] only one (Visual Speedware or Autobahn) is available for free. If you need both then the other costs $2500 which is 50% off.
[f] support is provided via email only. Documentation and s/w available via download from vendor's web page.
[g] Quest is offering special developer rates on NetBase, NetBase Client, Vista+ Windows/Java, NFS/iX Client and Bridgeware.
[h] First 30 days of support are free. 15-20% support discount after 30 days.
[i] First 6 months of support are free.
-- Main.ChrisBartram - 09 Jun 2006