Pathworks for DOS TCPIP V1.1 System Support Addendum Oct91

This document, "System Support Addendum SSA 33.45.02-A," outlines the hardware and software requirements for PATHWORKS for DOS (TCP/IP), Version 1.1A.

Key Requirements:

• Hardware: Supports Intel 8086- to 80486-based personal computers with a minimum of 640KB system memory. It requires one Ethernet or Token Ring controller and 20MB of free disk space for a full installation (or 40,000 blocks on a VMS/ULTRIX server).
• Diskettes: Distribution is via 5.25-inch (360KB) or 3.5-inch (720KB) diskettes.
• Networking: The software uses NDIS drivers, supporting Digital's EtherWORKS controllers and other third-party NDIS Version 2.0.1 compliant drivers.
• Operating Systems: Compatible with various DOS versions from COMPAQ, Digital, IBM, Olivetti, Tandy, and Zenith (primarily V3.3, V4.0, V4.01).
• Server Support: Can operate with server platforms running PATHWORKS for VMS V4.1, PATHWORKS for DOS V4.0/V4.1 (TCP/IP) V1.1A, and PATHWORKS for ULTRIX V1.0.

Supported Peripherals & Features:

• Video Adapters: A broad range of video adapters are supported, including MDA, CGA, EGA, VGA, and various models from Compaq, Olivetti, Paradise, and DECstation.
• Printers & Keyboards/Mice: Supports specific Digital printers (LA, LJ, LN series) and Digital keyboards (LK250-xx) and mice (VSXXX-AA), often requiring specific cables.
• Memory: Supports Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) Version 4.0, utilizing 144KB for networking software.

Advanced Support:

• Microsoft Windows V3.0: Provides drivers for supported Digital mice, keyboards, and printers.
• PC DECwindows Motif: Requires Intel 80286+, 80386+, or 80486-based PCs, an additional 1-2MB of hard disk space for temporary files, and 1-4MB of free system memory (supporting XMS and 80386 EMS/VCPI compliant managers). It has a specific list of supported video adapters, some of which require drivers not included in the kit.

The document includes detailed tables of supported PC models from various manufacturers (COMPAQ, Digital, IBM, Olivetti, Tandy, Toshiba, Zenith).