From: xklaus@kommu.UUCP (Hr Klaus Neuberger)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.sysv386
Subject: Re: Sorix
Date: 15 Sep 92 09:13:07 GMT
Organization: SNC
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Esa Karell (karell@cs.Helsinki.FI) wrote:
: Is Sorix shipping already? If someone has info
: on it (or even better softcopy docs) I'd greatly
: appreciate them. It was supposed to be available
: in June but haven't heard anything....
:



Some time ago it was mentioned in the UNIX Software Buyer's Guide v5.0 
that Siemens AG will offer new product called SORIX. 

The new SORIX 386/486 operating system has just been released by Siemens AG.

Enclosed you will find some information about the new SORIX 386/486
operating system.

In case of questions please don't hestitate to drop me a mail. ;-)

kind reagards

	Thomas Jaeger


Introducing the new SORIX 386/486 operating system


SORIX 386/486 is an UNIX operating system with special features in 
realtime capabiltity, scalability and robustness which enables a large 
spectrum of applications in all levels of automation and as standard UNIX 
system. It is based on AT&Ts UNIX SVR4 and runs on any standard AT-PC hardware  
platform with Intels 80386 and 80486.
SORIX 386/486 systems unify all accepted standards in the software and 
hardware area, i.e. UNIX and AT compatible PCs and offer a universal system 
platform for realtime as well as non-time-critical applications. SORIX 386/486
provides the advantages of a widespread operating system to the realtime world
like short software development times, high acceptance and security of software
investment. SORIX 386/486 brings full AT&T UNIX System V R4 (SVR4) functionality. Additional extensions to this standard functionality transform SORIX 386/486
into a deterministic system and fulfils the special industrial demands for 
scalability and robustness. SORIX 386/486 packages optimized for industrial
requirements are available for communications, graphics, software development
and data management.

More detailed information about SORIX 386/486 can be found in the following
overview:



NAME: SORIX 386/486 V3.00

VENDOR: Siemens AG
	AUT 189
	Gleiwitzerstr. 555
	8500 Nuremberg 1
	0911/895-2203
	sorix386@norisc@kommu@unido@Germany.EU.net  (sales and product info)
	sorixhot@norisc@kommu@unido@Germany.EU.net  (support)

SOFTWARE OPTIONS:
	SORIX Base Package (max 2 users)
	SORIX Realtime limited extension
	SORIX Base Package (unlimited users)
	SORIX Realtime unlimited extension
	SORIX Update Base Package unlimited user
	SORIX Update Realtime unlimited user
	SORIX Graphics Base Package 
	SORIX Graphics Development Tools
	SORIX Motif Development Tools
	SORIX Motif Runtime Package
	SORIX TCP/IP Package (realtime driver)
	SORIX ISO Package (realtime driver)
	SORIX Data Management X/ISAM
	SORIX Development Tools

SPECIAL FEATURES:
	
	SORIX 386/486 realtime functions

	The realtime characteristics of SORIX 386/486 are based on 
	interruptibility and effective process control combined with
	powerful and highspeed functions for inter-process communication,
	timing functions and a filesystem optimized for realtime 
	requirements.

	
	Deterministics (times for 80386, 33Mhz, 0 wait states)

	In SORIX 386/486 the kernel is interruptible within certain limits
	of the realtime characteristics at any time. The guaranteed
	times are:

		Interrupt latency time: < 135microsec. (typ. 55microsec.)
		Interrupt response time: < 625microsec. (typ. 350mircosec.)

	In case of tasks that are very critical in respect of time, the        
	interrupt may be processed directly in the interrupt routine, thus
	dispensing with times for process switches. The response time for
	interrupt routines are less than 150 microseconds.


	Event mechanism

	The event mechanism is used for inter-process communication and
	allows very fast response times. The event concept of the 
	SORIX 386/486 operating system is a significant and powerful
	extension to the UNIX signal function.


	Timing functions (timed requests)

	The timing functions of SORIX 386/486 have been implemented so
	that the time-dependent actions typical for industrial applications
	are realized with a high degree of accuracy. The timing functions
	operate extremly quickliy and offer clock resolution down to the
	microsecond level.


	Quick semaphores

	Quick semaphores provide the fastest way of synchronizing independent
	processes accessing a shared resource in competition with each
	other. Unlike standard UNIX semaphores, quick semaphores feature 
	an interface that is simpler and more convenient to handle, as well
	as improved performance.


	Optimized file system

	SORIX 386/486 has an optimized file system containing functions
	for minimizing access times with I/O operations. The most important
	additional features of the SORIX 386/486 file system are:
		* Creation of contiguous files
		* Direct access to peripheral storage devices
		  without involving I/O buffer (data security, robustness)
		* Support of disk mirroring for increased data security


       SORIX 386/486 Graphics System

       The SORIX 386/486 graphics system is MITs X Window system. The
       important features are:
		* X11 R5
		* 256 colors
		* SVGA support (ET3000, ET4000, ...)
		* resolutions up to 1280x980
		* virtual root window
		* ICCCM


       SORIX 386/486 Communications Services

       The use of microcomputers processing their control tasks in
       isolation from the rest of a data processing system is nowadays 
       more and more unusually. Automation systems have become parts
       of network systems. SORIX 386/486 offers the two important LAN 
       protocol families:
		* ARPANET (TCP/IP)
		* ISO/OSI transport service
		  The ISO/OSI transport service is designed to be used 
		  in process and manufacturing automation systems
		  specifically on SINEC H1 networks. The Transport 
		  System ist accessed through the XTI Transport
		  interface.

      SORIX 386/486 Development System

      SORIX provides sophisticated development tools for efficient generation,
      testing and configuration management of software.
		* Editors:
		  vi, emacs, jove
		* Compilers:
		  C Compiler (complying with ANSI X3.159)
		  Fortran F77 Compiler (complying with ANSI X3.9)
		  C++ Compiler (GNU)
		* TDS - Test and debug system
		  Graphical User Interface
		  Multi-process debugging
		  Debugging via LAN
		* Configuration management tools
		  SCCS
		  RCS


      SORIX 386/486 Data Management

      The effective solution of tasks involving the processing of 
      extensive data volumes calls for software which permits 
      structurization by data records and record-oriented access.
      These functions are features of the X/ISAM package for the
      SORIX 386/486 operating system. The X/ISAM programming interface
      conforms with the X/OPEN ISAM Interface Specification. It thus
      guarantees optimum portability and faciliates integration
      into existing systems.



Let's have a closer look at some non-technical aspects of the new
SORIX 386/486 operating system:

	DATA MEDIA:
	SORIX 386/486 comes on 3 1/2" diskettes

	WARRANTY:
	SORIX 386/486 comes with a full 12 month warranty
	Please ask for further details

	SUPPORT:
	Hotline free of charge for "getting started" questions, handling 
        problems etc.. Special support contracts in preparation

	PRICES:
	From 2.100DM to 7.950DM (<- complete development package)

	DOCUMENTATION
	SORIX 386/486 comes along with some basic documentation.
	More Documatation is available in English as well as German.







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