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...handles 1000 student accounts...


         WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY USES DIGITAL'S VXT 2000
          X WINDOW TERMINALS TO TEACH MATHEMATICAL MODELING


PULLMAN, WA -- NOVEMBER 2, 1992 -- The Mathematics Department of 
Washington State University handles approximately 1000 students each 
semester on their computer system with only 30 of Digital's VXT 2000 
X Window Terminals.  The graduate and undergraduate students perform 
sophisticated mathematical modeling, generate and analyze computer 
graphics, and solve problems in various higher mathematics courses.

     "Our computer system using Digital's X Window terminals enables 
our mathematics students to gain familiarity with X Windows, use the 
Mathematica application, and work on problems of immediate 
relevance," said Professor Michael Moody, who administers the 
mathematics lab.  "The response time, friendly user interface, and 
easy access to applications software have convinced us that these X 
Window terminals are the best alternative to meet our requirements."

     The department supports graduate and undergraduate mathematics 
students studying calculus, differential equations, graph theory, 
number theory, and numerical mathematics.  Using the Mathematica 
application, students model, for example, cancer tumor growth, solve 
optimization problems, explore dynamic systems, solve eigenvalue 
problems, model ancient Japanese swords, and write computer programs.

     The mathematics lab is open 85 hours per week including week-
ends.  Up to 300 students per class in three different mathematics 
classes tackle some nine assignments each semester using the lab's 
computer systems.  The lab handles about 1000 computer accounts each 
semester, and at most times students gain immediate access to a 
terminal. 

     The 30 15-inch monochrome VXT 2000 X Window Terminals are booted 
from an InfoServer 150VXT server running from four DECsystem 5000 
systems.  Hardcopy is handled by Digital's PrintServer 20 network 
printer.

     Digital Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Maynard, 
Massachusetts, is the world's leading supplier of networked 
computer systems, software and services.  Digital pioneered and 
leads the industry in interactive, distributed and multivendor 
computing.  Digital and its business partners deliver the power 
to use the best integrated solutions - from desktop to data center - 
in open information environments.
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Note to Editors:  DECsystem, InfoServer 150VXT, PrintServer and 
                  VXT2000 are trademarks of Digital Equipment 
                  Corporation.

     		  InfoServer is a trademark of Control Data 
                  Corporation.

     		  Mathematica is a trademark of Wolfram Research, 
                  Inc.

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