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1992 and is a true 64-bit application, this is not true with some of our competitors versions on their
64-bit platforms. Therefore, since they use Pro/ENGINEER as a 32-bit application, running on a 64-
bit platform, they are subject some of the 32-bit limitations.
Finite Element Solutions
The SP700 with its dual architecture is an ideal Intel-based solution for Pro/MECHANICA. Its dual
architecture, including dual memory controllers, gives it speed in processing complex data sets. It
also has dual processor capability. When Pro/MECHANICA is released as a threaded application
(expected soon) this product can take advantage of it.
For those who need maximum power, the AlphaStations are the best. With the world’s best floating
point numbers, the Alpha excels at computation computing. Pro/MECHANICA, as well as other
FEA applications require high computational computers. The XP1000 with a PS350 is ideal. The
AlphaStation family comes with multiple processor systems and entry level offers.
Windows/UNIX Interoperability
The one constant in the computing world is change, and as engineering computing environments
evolve, Compaq is in a unique position to deliver integrated computing solutions that span multiple
computing technologies. Windows has become the predominant engineering desktop environment,
especially for CAD, while UNIX is still the predominant environment for large compute-intensive
systems used for CAE. This includes Compaq's new AlphaServer GS series and AlphaServer SC
series running Tru64 UNIX, delivering supercomputer performance for the largest and most complex
engineering simulations. Between these extremes lie a mix of systems used for everything from file
and print services to web hosting to smaller CAE simulations. But, whether the need is as basic as
common access to printers and files in another computing environment or as extensive as creating a
single integrated computing environment with one-step management across platforms, distributed
security, and a common software development environment, Compaq has the software and services
to pull your worlds together and make it work. Compaq has leadership products and services for
integrating UNIX and Windows.
Share files and printers between Windows and UNIX
Example: Advanced Server for UNIX (ASU) software, included with Tru64 UNIX software
implements Windows server services and functionality on an Alpha system running the Tru64
UNIX operating system software. The Tru64 UNIX system on which the ASU software is running
appears as a Windows server to other Windows systems and to users of Windows systems.
Develop software across diverse platforms
Example: The Compaq Enterprise Toolkit extends the reach of the familiar Microsoft Visual C++ and
Compaq Visual Fortran environments to make it possible to code, build, and debug applications to
support two major platforms: Windows (Win32) and UNIX (Tru64 UNIX, LINUX and others). For
application providers who have chosen to standardize on distributed applications across UNIX and
Windows using Microsoft's COM, Compaq provides a fully 64 bit port of COM for Tru64 UNIX.
Manage a mixed Windows and UNIX environment using either UNIX or Windows Tools
Example: Compaq's Tru64 UNIX offers administrators the ability to manage UNIX using out of the
box Windows administrative tools or to manage Windows using out of the box UNIX tools. Either
way, the administrator uses the tools they prefer, reducing complexity and training costs with a
"one step management" approach across platforms.
