Harris Adacom Corp has announced an X Window-based display that provides access to 3270 applications through the Open Software Foundation’s Motif user interface. The Display Station System supports multiple terminal-to-host sessions and users can access 3270 applications and non-IBM hosts on an Ethernet local area network concurrently through a windowed environment. Developed as a technology exchange with Mountain View, California-based Network Computing Devices Inc, the 9800 is meant to be an alternative to IBM’s 3290 display station. Intended for transaction processing, database or network management and technical support, the display comes in various configurations with an optional 3270 coaxial attachment available. Available now, the controllers cost between $12,000 and $20,000, the terminals $2,200 to $4,500.
