Apple Announces MacX 2.0

PR Newswire

August 5, 1997

               Upgrade Incorporates Support for Open Transport 

MACWORLD EXPO, BOSTON, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Computer, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL) today announced shipment of MacX(R) 2.0, an enhanced version of the Company's easy-to-use software for high-performance X Window System computing on Mac(R) OS computers. Designed to help increase the productivity of Mac OS users in UNIX/VMS environments, MacX enables users to seamlessly run both network-based X applications and Mac OS applications on one Mac OS computer.
New in MacX 2.0 is support for the X Window System standard Version 11, Release 6.1 (X11R6.1). Compatibility with this widely adopted standard enables them to run the latest X client applications on their Mac OS computers. To enhance customer productivity further, Apple optimized MacX for use with Open Transport, which further optimizes server performance, particularly on PowerPC systems.
According to Apple's MacX product manager Richard Ford, MacX 2.0 demonstrates Apple's continued commitment to its MacX customers. "MacX 2.0 is the result of Apple's continuing engineering efforts to enhance our networking products so they take maximum advantage of Open Transport and PowerPC Processors. In addition, it demonstrates our efforts to keep our products up-to-date with evolving network standards," said Ford.
MacX 2.0 continues to provide the ease of use associated with Apple products. The product provides one-button installation and full support for Mac OS user-interface features. MacX 2.0 seamlessly integrates the Mac OS and X environments, allowing customers to customize the software so that they can launch frequently used X applications simply by choosing commands from pull-down menus. Customers can also cut and paste text and color graphics between the Mac OS and X environments. And, customers view X applications in familiar Mac OS windows for easy moving and resizing.
Additional MacX 2.0 features include:
-- Support for multiple network protocols, permitting full use of TCP/IP,

        DECnet, and AppleTalk 

-- Support for the X Display Management Control Protocol (xdm), allowing a

        network administrator to manage X terminals and workstations from a 

        single host 

-- Support for both the rexec and rsh UNIX connection methods
System Requirements
MacX 2.0 runs on any Mac OS computer with a 68030 processor or higher, or any PowerPC-based computer running System 7.1 or higher (7.5.3 or later is recommended). MacX 2.0 requires 16MB of RAM, a hard drive and local or network access to a CD-ROM drive. Access to a UNIX or VMS host via one of the following connections -- Direct Ethernet or Token Ring; LocalTalk bridged to Ethernet; or for Remote Access via PPP, SLIP, or ARA -- is also required.
Product Availability and Pricing
MacX 2.0 is available immediately in the U.S. and Canada. The estimated retail price of MacX 2.0 in the U.S. is $150. Current MacX 1.5 customers can upgrade to the new version for $90 in the US, by calling 800-293-6617, and providing proof of ownership. This release is also available in the United States through the Volume License Program, a cost-effective way for customers to acquire software licenses, support and maintenance in volume for selected Apple products. For more information, in the U.S. call 800-293-6617; in Canada, call 800-361-6075 for additional information.
Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, handheld computers and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government customers in more than 140 countries.
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SOURCE Apple Computer Inc.