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Asri-unix.1423 net.works utzoo!decvax!cca!Jeffrey@OFFICE@sri-unix Sat May 8 06:55:32 1982 Corvus Concept Rumors I've heard the following rumors about the concept:

- its a 68k based workstation which includes a bit-mapped display (something like 600x400) and is meant to interface to a local net like omninet

- the software is window oriented and gives the impression of supporting multiple windows a'la Smalltalk

- the software is based upon a relatively primitive single user O.S. called Merlin which was originated by Silicon Valley Software; Corvus has greatly enhanced Merlin, primarily in screen handling facilities

- Merlin as enhanced by Corvus is still a single task system

- the Concept does not use multibus; it does provide some connectors into which Apple II (yes that's Apple as in Apple) peripheral boards may be plugged [remember, these are rumors].

I'm attempting to get more information and a demo.

Jeffrey Stone Menlo Park

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