Boston Business Computing, Andover, Massachusetts, is shipping three new VMS-compatible software packages, Vnet, Vmail and Vbackup, this month. They will be added to its core EDT+ and VCL VMS-compatible software for Unix systems. Vnet extends VCL with access to DECnet, achieved through an agreement with Ki Research Inc for its DEKnet implementation of DECnet under Unix. The product allows Unix systems to act as full DECnet Phase IV end nodes, accessing VAX data files, storage facilities and printers. Vmail emulates DEC’s VMS Mail electronic mail facility, with over 90% of VMS mail commands and utilities. Vbackup emulates the VMS Backup utility. Major enhancements to its EDT+ editor and VCL communications modules are planned.
