Date   : Fri, 10 Jun 1983 15:40:00-PDT
From   : fylstra.tsca@sri-unix
Subject: Dual's S-100 Unix system

I was aware of the fact that Dual sold an S-100-based Unix system,
but not much more than that.  A few days ago I telephoned them
and asked for details.  They told me that the minimum system that
would include Unix is the 83/20 for $16,666.  Here is a description:

       - 68K cpu running at 10 MHz with memory mgt
       - 512K of dynamic RAM with parity
       - 4-port serial I/O with DMA
       - system clock board
       - EPROM board containing booter
       - 20-slot IEEE 696/S-100 backplane, chassis, and power supply
       - Winchester disk controller
       - floppy disk controller
       - 20 MB 8" hard disk (Fujitsu)
       - 1 MB 8" DSDD floppy disk (NEC)
       - Unix V7 (port by UniSoft); Unix III forthcoming

They also offer the usual lineup of 80 MB disks, 9-track magtape,
microINGRES (tm) data base mgt system, Viewcomp spreadsheet, R/M Cobol,
etc.

Naturally, this is not quite what I had in mind.  I want to preserve
my investment in my S-100 chassis, power supply, memory, and peripherals.
I'd like to buy just the 68K (or 16032) cpu with the Unix license and
roll my own device drivers.

       Dave Fylstra

Dual Systems, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Bekeley, CA 94702; (415)549-3854