-=========================================================================- _ __ _ <>_ __ _ || /\\ |\ /|| || / ` /\\ || Amiga Update -News and Rumors /__\\ | \ / || || || ___ /__\\ ||(A Very Ocassional Newsletter) / \\_ | \/ ||_ _||_ \__// / \\_ || -=========================================================================- AMIGA and the Amiga logo are trademarks of Amiga Technolgies, GmbH --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 951127 A M I G A W O R L D S H O W , T O R O N T O N E W N E T W O R K I N G P R O D U C T S Just a couple of items for you today, but I didn't want to delay the one about the Toronto show. I know there are some readers who try to attend every year. The second story mentions SANA, which is a term some may not be familiar with. SANA stands for Standard Amiga Networking Architecture. It's currently at version II. I think we've resolved the mailing problems, so once again this is being sent out from my Sun running CDE. For now, it's easier than mailing the newsletter directly from the Amiga, since most of the readers are still on the same network as the Sun. Let me know if you have any problems. Brad ---------- The annual tradition returns... . WORLD OF AMIGA December 8, 9, 10 A trade show dedicated to Amiga owners, Video artists, Multimedia experts, and all! - See the new Amigas from Amiga Technologies! - See what's in the future for the Amiga, Petro Tyschtschenko, General Manager of Amiga Technologies GmbH, will open the show! - Free seminars, ranging from productivity software to internet information. - Latest software and hardware releases for the Amiga. - LIVE Internet Demos! Now it is easier than ever for Amiga owners to get onto the Internet! Don't miss this totally awesome event! December 8, 9, 10 Friday 4 pm - 10 pm Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Toronto International Centre 6900 Airport Rd. Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA Tickets $8.00 at the door. Call +416-201-2333, or http://www.wonder.ca for more info. BE THERE... ==================================================================== Amiga-Link PRESS RELEASE October 25, 1995 ==================================================================== The AmigaLink 2.0 / Envoy 2.0 Networking Package ------------------------------------------------- AmiTrix Development announced today that they will now be distributing the Amiga-Link/Envoy networking package for all Amigas. Arrangements have been made with Intangible Assets Manufacturing (IAM), and with ABF Computer GbR, that will see "Envoy 2.0" bundled together with an updated, fully translated version of "AmigaLink", to be assembled and distributed by AmiTrix. Amiga-Link is a complete solution to your Amiga peer-to-peer networking needs. With the included software and hardware, you can share your hard drives and printers, as well as run other network applications. This package is compatible with all Amiga models, using the floppy port for maximum compatibility across models, and keeping other ports available for their intended uses. Low cost "rendering farms" are now possible. The Amiga-Link package comes with both the standard AmigaLink software and also the Amiga Envoy software. The Amigalink software's advantage is that it works with AmigaOS1.3, providing compatibility with older machines, whereas Amiga Envoy requires 2.04 or higher, but provides superior performance, device sharing, and an API that allows for the development of third-party networking applications, with many already available. Amiga-Link provides a less expensive method of peer to peer networking using compact modules connected to the external floppy port and linked together with BNC connectors and coaxial cables. The SANA-II device driver allows all Amiga's (including those without Zorro-II expansion slots), to be connected in a network of up to 20 machines, within a distance of 330 feet (100m). DMA data transfer, at 450,000 bps from network to memory, avoids CPU contention common to the parallel/serial port networks, and leaves these ports free for normal use. This is roughly equivalent to ArcNet speed, and although slower than ethernet, is less than half the cost. The AmigaLink software has GUI tools for Workbench control of Import & Export functions, network Statistics & Diagnostics tools for testing and troubleshooting both hardware & software, while a Printer Spooler program allows for network printer sharing. Its SANA-II compatibility allows other software to be run concurrently such as AmiTCP, providing great flexibility when networking various Amiga's together. A newly revised English manual is included. Amiga Envoy is the standard Amiga peer-to-peer networking software that was developed by Commodore's Amiga Networking Group. Its performance, user-interface and API are consistent with the philosophy of the Amiga Operating System. Amiga Envoy provides a simple messaging interface for the easy development of reliable network applications. Included applications enable connected Amiga computers to share their hard disks, CD-ROMs, and printers transparently. Third-party applications can also provide extra functionality such as electronic mail, remote computer access, multi-user databases and multi-player games. New features for Envoy 2.0 include support of AmigaOS 2.04 DOS packet types (including notification and record locking), support for removable media, enhanced reliability & robust recovery, localization, AmigaGuide documentation, and more. MSRP for the basic 2 unit package is $299.00 US, or $379.00 CAN. Expansion kits, cable options and accesories are also available. Dealer and Educational Institution inquiries welcomed. For more information or ordering AmiTrix products, contact us at: AmiTrix Development, 5312 - 47 Street, Beaumont, Alberta, T4X 1H9 Canada Phone or Fax: +1 403-929-8459 (Please leave your mailing address on phone messages when requesting information, or contact us via email at the address shown below) Email: sales@amitrix.com -=========================================================================- _ __ _ <>_ __ _ || Brad Webb - available at: /\\ |\ /|| || / ` /\\ || webb@malamute.med.ge.com /__\\ | \ / || || || ___ /__\\ || bandr@globaldialog.com / \\_ | \/ ||_ _||_ \__// / \\_ || Portal -- XJumpdisk -=========================================================================-