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PLATFORMS

Global software runs on a wide range of industry-standard hardware platforms and operating systems. Thanks to the Global System Manager environment, the Global 2000 and 3000 ranges and some 200 industry-specific packages which link to them are object code and data compatible across Windows, Unix, Novell and DOS. The result is more reliable applications and guaranteed protection of your technology investment.

WINDOWS

Available in networking and multi-user versions on industry-standard PCs running Microsoft Windows 98, ME, NT Server V3.51, NT Workstation V3.51
NT Server V4.0, NT Workstation V4.0, 2000 Professional, 2000 Server 2000 Advanced Server, XP Professional edition and XP Home edition.
Exploits Windows's client/server architecture via configurations with one or many Global servers running on one or many Windows servers supporting up to 229 Global clients; these can be running on workstations with any of the above versions of Windows. Global System Manager (GSM (Windows)) incorporates Global Windows Workstation's graphical user interface as standard, and offers the unique ability to transform a Windows server or workstation into a multi-user, general purpose computer supporting any number of serial screens or PC workstations.

UNIX

Currently available for SCO Unix, HP-UX V11.0, AIX V4.3, AIX V3.2.5. Each user can run up to 9 Global programs concurrently, switching between Global and other Unix applications without losing the Global context. Supports up to 52 simulated hard disks and up to 100 printers.

NOVELL

Extends System Manager (DOS & Windows) with local area networking using the SPX protocol level within Novell NetWare on any NetWare-supported hardware (Arcnet, Ethernet, IBM Token Ring, etc.) Uses Novell's NLM (NetWare Loadable Module) technology for added performance and reliability. Global printer output can be directed to local printers or to a Novell spooler controlled by another computer.

DOS

Available in multi-user and networking versions on industry-standard PCs, enables Global applications to be run from within the DOS and Windows environments, concurrently with DOS and Windows applications. Global files are held within simulated volumes inside standard DOS files. System Manager (DOS & Windows) runs with DOS versions 3.0 to 6.2, Windows 3.1 and 3.11, and Windows 95/98.

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