Software UNO Ltd.Most UNIX vendors have developer programs that allow access to low cost development hardware and software. In some cases porting and development system support is included. Since MS-Windows developers might not be familiar with these programs we have included here contact information of the reseller programs for the leading UNIX vendors. This information is provided for your convenience. Software UNO does not endorse any of these programs and the information is subject to change. Please check with the vendors for any updated information.
HP PA-RISC Developer Program
Vendor: Hewlett-Packard Company
PA-RISC Developer Program
300 Apollo Drive
Chelmsford, MA 01824
Contact Tel (800) 249-3294 (Domestic US) (508) 256-6600
Info: Fax (508) 436-5152
E-mail: pard@apollo.hp.com
Annual Fees: $ 600
Major Benefits: 52 % discount on selected HP hardware and software for development; porting support and marketing assistance available.
IBM AIX Power Team
Vendor: IBM Power Team
WG14C
3200 Windy Hill
Marietta, GA 30067
Contact Tel (800) 222-2363
Info: Fax (512) 838-4851
E-mail: ibmspsc@austin.ibm.com
Annual Fees: None
Major Benefits: Up to 50 % discount on selected IBM hardware and software for development; technical support calls and marketing assistance for members.
Novell Professional Developers Program
Vendor: Novell, Inc.
ATTN: Paul Egbert, Developer Relations Group
122 East 1700 South
Provo, UTAH 84606
Contact Tel (800) 638-9273 (Domestic US) (801) 429-5281
Info: Fax (801) 429-7207
E-mail: devprog@novell.com
CompuServe: GO NOVDEV
Annual Fees: None for enrolling. $ 195 for Novell SDK CD-ROM.
$ 500 annual fee for operating system updates
Major Benefits: Free updates.
SCO Developer Alliance Program
Vendor: The Santa Cruz Operation, Inc.
400 Encinal Street, P.O. Box 1900
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1900
Contact Tel (800) 726-8649 (Domestic US) (408) 427-7230
Info: Fax (408) 425-3544
E-mail: devrel@sco.com
CompuServe: GO SCOFORUM
Annual Fees: $ 495 (Partners Program)
None (Associates)
Major Benefits: Up to 75 % discount on selected SCO software for development and 5 support calls for Partners.
SUN Catalyst Developer
Vendor: SUN Microsystems
Catalyst Processing Center
c/o 221 Main Street, Suite 480
San Francisco, CA 94105
Contact Tel (415) 777-3911 Chris Hogan
Info: (415) 336-6640
Fax (415) 777-0896
E-mail: sunpro-info@sun.com
CompuServe: GO SUNSOFT
Annual Fees: None
Major Benefits: 30 to 40 % on selected Sun hardware; special pricing on software for development through SunSoft; technical support calls available for a fee or bundled with SDK purchase.