Repost:ESIX, Logitech, SVGA server and ATT-SV3.2.2

[Gilbert Chan]

Sorry, this is a repost of an earlier article. The original article
was corrupted beyond recognition.
 
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I'm posting the following message for a friend, please DIRECT
all your responses to him at bchan at ddn-eur.ddn.mil
 
Thank you.
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To save bandwidth, I'm combining three messages into one:
 
(1) Gateway 386-33 and AT&T System V 3.2.2 Installation; 
(2) SVGA 1024x768 device drivers for System V 3.2.2;
(3) serial mouse device driver and ESIX.
 
(1) 
I posted an earlier inquery on having trouble installing System V3.2.2 on
a Gateway 386-33 w/ a micronics motherboard. I got an "Panic: parity error
on motherboard" message during the initial installation (boot disk). After
a few phone calls to the Gateway technical support, I finally found what
the "problems" were: I cannot have a DOS partition (has to be the primary
by the way, if you intend to have DOS co-exists with Unix) larger than 32 
MBytes. After I re-partitioned the HD, the installation went flawlessly from 
there. (This 32 Mbytes limitation  was not mentioned on the AT&T installation 
guide.)  
 
I have called Gateway many times since I bought the machine. Although they
(technical support) almost never returned my calls (except sales), once
I was able to talk to them in person, they are helpful and courteous. 
Overall: I am happy with their service and I will buy from them again.
 
Their is only one big minus: they offer very limited product line. 
I wanted to replace their Tatung SVGA monitor with a 16" 1280x1024 SVGA 
monitor (w/i 30 days of the initial purchase). They only offer UNO type: 
Nanao 9070U (1024 x 768) at $1200.  Oh, well.
 
My special thanks to:
 
Gordon W. Ross   *net: gwr at linus.mitre.org  on Unix installation.
 
(2) 
 
I recevied no leads on how to obtain a SVGA device driver for X11.3 running 
under System V.3.2.2.
 
I recalled someone mentioned ESIX came with a 800x600 ATI device driver. 
(The ESIX compatible hardward list also stated it supports ATI Wonder.) 
Solution: I ordered a copy of ESIX 3.2D from the Programmer's Shop (MA) on 
last Friday.  The price was $569.0 (listed at $595.0.) 
 
Programmer's Shop was the only mail order firm I found that carries 
ESIX's products. It took me a while to research that info. 
 
The questions I have in mind are:  
 
Where did you purchase your copy?  Thru resellers, mail order houses, or 
direct?  I know it's a little late to ask that question now but it would be 
interesting to find out anyhow.  
 
It's $$$ for me to call the States (from Germany) for technical support. Will 
ESIX support users thru' email? Does ESIX has any branch offices in Germany/
Europe? (Sorry if someone has asked this before but I do not have direct
access to USENET.)
 
People also interested for the info:
 - Jim Chandler            chandler at beagle.UUCP
 - Richard Foulk           richard at pegasus.com
 - Steven W. Orr           steveo at world.std.com  uunet!world!steveo
 
(3)
 
Yes, ESIX supports Logitech serial mouse and comes with a device driver
with the package.
 
I have to apologize to (5) kind individuals who sent in their responese: I 
accidentally purged my mail messages along with your names. My thanks to 
you all.
 
Brian Chan
Stuttgart, FRG.
 
email: bchan at ddn-eur.ddn.mil
Phone #:  49-711-680-5364 
(autovon) 430-5364
Standard disclaimers: "I am not affiliated with Gateway, AT&T, ATI, ESIX,
Logitech  and Programmer's shop. I bought the software for my own use so 
please leave my employer alone."