Altos Computer Systems Inc this week announced the Altos Workstation 100 AT-alike workstation that runs MS-DOS applications and offers full integration with Unix, coming bundled with an Ethernet-based Unix server interface board, the Altos Advanced Communication Processor Attachment. The station also runs the Altos Applications Executive icon-based interface designed to integrate MS-DOS and Unix applications in a windowed environment. The station has an 80286 switchable between 6MHz, 8MHz and 10MHz, 800Kb 3.5 floppy, socket for 80287, 640Kb memory and slot for another 1Mb. The Ethernet board links to Altos AdLANtes network so that it can communicate with similarly equipped AT-alikes and with Unix systems. Available now in the US it is $1,795 without operating system or monitor. The ACPA/PC board can also be bought separately at under $500.
The Kobelco Systems Co subsidiary of Kobe Steel Ltd is to market Altos systems in Japan under an exclusive agreement. Launching the kit this autumn, Kobelco looks for sales worth $2m in the first year.
