85 Envoy
Description
This article is from the Amiga Networking FAQ, by Richard Norman with numerous contributions by others.
85 Envoy
Amiga Envoy 2.0 Available from IAM Intangible Assets Manufacturing
Tightly integrated peer-to-peer networking software for the Amiga from the workbench of IAM software engineers Heinz Wrobel and Dale L. Larson.
Ver 2.0 features:
Support of AmigaOS 2.04 DOS packet types (including notification and record locking), support for removable media, enhanced reliability and robust recovery, localization, AmigaGuide documentation, and more.
History:
Amiga Envoy is the Amiga peer-to-peer networking software developed by Commodore's Amiga Networking Group. Included applications enable connected Amiga computers to share hard disks, CD-ROMs, and printers transparently. Amiga Envoy also provides a simple messaging interface (API) for the easy development of reliable network applications.
To make Amiga Envoy available to end-users immediately, Intangible Assets Manufacturing has licensed Amiga Envoy from Commodore. IAM has produced a manual written by Dale Larson, one of Amiga Envoy's original designers. The manual eases you through the set up and use of a simple network. Additional documentation will be available (at an additional charge). It will explain how to internetwork with Amiga Envoy, how to develop software for it and howto use its security features.
Availability:
The list price of Amiga Envoy 2 user license is US$59.95.
Requirements:
Envoy 2.0 Requires Workbench 2.04, Kickstart 2.04, 512k RAM, SANA-II compatible networking hardware.
Workbench 3.1, 1MB or more of RAM and HD recommended.
Compatibility:
Any SANA-II networking hardware may be used with Envoy, including Ameristar A4066, AmigaLink, ASDG LanRover, Commodore A2065 or A2060 and SLIP (serial port).
Additional NON-IP, SANA-II compatible networking protocol stacks may be run at the same time as Amiga Envoy over the same networking hardware. AS225r2 is the version of Commodore's TCP/IP package which is compatible with Envoy (through SANA-II compatibility and close cooperation regarding IP packets).
DEVELOPERS:
Applications developers can also contact IAM for information concerning consulting and documentation services or licensing Envoy for use in your applications.
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