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From: stein@watson.ibm.com (Arthur Stein)
Subject: PVM, Data Explorer Runtime Extensions
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Date: Fri, 25 Mar 1994 16:00:29 GMT
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Keywords: Visualization, SP1, Risc/6000, PVM
 Subject: A NEW LIBRARY FOR RUN TIME VISUALIZATION USING DX/6000
 
                       STSS MARKETING INITIATIVE
 
            DX/Runtime - Run Time Visualization using DX/6000
            -------------------------------------------------
 
 STSS is pleased to announce the availability of the library DX/Runtime
 extending the Data Explorer for run time visualization of data. This
 library DX/Runtime has been developed at the STSS International Center
 HDSTC in Heidelberg (Germany).
 
 This package addresses the needs of IBM customers to visualize their
 data generated by a simulation during run time (on line).
 HDSTC will distribute the software and provide maintenance to customers.
 
 MAIN FEATURES
 
 DX/Runtime consists of two parts:
 
 - DX/6000 modules that allow the user applications to be started
   dynamically from the Data Explorer/6000.
 
 - DX/6000 modules for the communication with these applications
   (using the PVM interface).
 
 One of the key features of DX/Runtime is its ease to use, e.g.
 the standard GUI of DX/6000 may be applied for programming the
 run time visualization.
 
 PRICING CONDITIONS
 
 Below are reported the transfer prices of DX/Runtime (inclusive
 of one year maintenance). All prices are in U.S. dollar per node.
 Suggested prices for customers are also reported (in brackets).
 
                                       Number of nodes
                                -----------------------------
                                1-3         4-8        over 8
 
 DX/Runtime                 200 (300)     150 (250)      100 (200)
 
 For academic customers are site licences of DX/Runtime available.
 Transfer prices are reported below.
 Suggested prices for customers are also reported (in brackets).
 
                                             site license fee
                                             ----------------
 
 DX/Runtime                                    600 (900)
 
 HOW TO ORDER DX/Runtime
 
 Orders can be submitted sending a note to WILK at MAZVM01.
 
 WHAT HDSTC WILL PROVIDE
 
   - DX/Runtime library (object code format) for all the supported media
   - DX/Runtime User's Guide (PostScript format)
   - A test code (3-d Ising Model)
 
 Additionally HDSTC provides the following services, based on the
 DX/Runtime offering:
 
 -   Participation  in  feasibility  studies  to understand customer re-
     quirements and to tailor a suitable  customized solution.
 -   Participation in project implementation.
 -   Installation assistance.
 -   End-user education and training.
 
 HDSTC can also contribute with:
 
 -   Marketing and technical presentations.
 -   Marketing support in bids.
 
 DX/Runtime package is also available for IBM internal sites who wish to
 demonstrate run time visualization in-house.
 
 HOW TO GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
 For general information, marketing support (including proposal  prepa-
 ration) and T&Cs  please contact:
 
         Dr. Ulla Thiel                       PROFS: MAZVM01(UTHIEL)
         Manager of HDSTC
         Scientific & Technical Systems and Solutions Germany
         IBM
         Vangerowstr. 18
         69115 Heidelberg
         Germany
         Tel.  00.49.6221.59.4431
 
 For  detailed  technical  information  on  DX/Runtime please contact:
 
         Dr. Peter Altevogt                  PROFS: MAZVM01(ALTEVOGT)
         HDSTC
         European Scientific & Technical Systems and Solutions
         Tel.  00.49.6221.59.4471
 
 QUICK TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
 
         1. PREREQUISITE SOFTWARE
 
   - Operating System: AIX/6000 3.2
   - DX/6000 (Release 2)
   - Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM) software
 
 Currently DX/Runtime can run with standard PVM (versions 3.2.x),
 available by Oak Ridge National Laboratories, on clusters of
 IBM RISC System/6000 workstations or on IBM 9076 SP1 multiprocessor
 systems.
 
 Future releases of DX/Runtime may also be compatible with other
 Application Programming Interfaces, if required by customer.
 
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