Topcat

	Able to boot from a Windows NT Server and run RISC OS applications
	Access to the latest 16- and 32-bit Windows® applications on the server (Terminal Server Edition only)
	Able to use a single server (running Microsoft Windows NT) for both Windows and RISC OS services
	Efficient use of network bandwidth
	Takes advantage of processing power on the server
	Performance in Windows mode is independent of network bandwidth
	Centralised application, client and user management
	Uses DHCP to provide centralised IP address management
	Extends the useful life of existing systems

	Long Filenames - no longer limited to 10 character filenames in Risc OS.
	Sound supported in Windows
	New Topcat client which supports DHCP
	Client Upgrade/Downgrade Utilities
	Simple Load Sharing of multiple Citrix servers
	Compatible with Windows 2000
	Sample scripts for printing and e-mail
	Includes demo version of Oregano web browser pre-configured for use with Topcat
	File conversion Utility
	Improved security - including boot password now user-configurable
	Added support for FSLock
	Booting direct to Windows desktop improved
	Local Settings file allow easy way to select Filer (eg !TCFiler, !NTFiler or !Omni)
	Ramdisc facility added into Apps for NCs
	Ability to use existing (v1) clients or upgraded (v2) Topcat Clients.
	Able to use NT4, Windows 2000 or Linux servers to set Topcat Clients’ clocks

Ease of Installation:– installshield wizard will guide the administrator to install the software. Also included is an un-installer to safely and completely remove the software from the system.

Software: Universal boot structure and supporting applications for RISC OS versions 3.10, 3.11, 3.50, 3.60 and 3.70 Soft-loaded RISC OS operating system modules for Acorn Sprinter and Xemplar Matrix computers (Version 3.71) (site licence) Acorn applications – Edit, Draw, Paint, Maestro, Arplayer etc Web browser: choice of Acorn Browser in RISC OS mode or NC Fresco (for the Acorn Sprinter and Cumana 'R' NC computers only) Web-based versions of Acorn documentation - ie RISC OS User Guide, The Internet User Guide, The Omniclient User Guide and The Time Code User Guide Shockwave® - a Macromedia Director player Argosphere internet-based education package demonstration Acorn Citrix ICA™ client software for Winframe/Metaframe Acorn Omniclient II software for Windows NT® server (site licence) Microlynx simple user interface for Windows NT® (TCFiler) Support for printing to wide range of printers

	Operation: Once the user has logged in, he/she will be able to select the operating system to run – ie RISC OS or Windows or to run the built in internet browser to either access the local Intranet or Internet, or to access the on-line help system.
	Windows Mode: (Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition only) The operation in this mode is to the standard provided by the Windows NT Server, Terminal Server Edition and the Citrix Metaframe. It is possible to switch back to RISC OS mode by pressing Shift-F1.
	RISC OS Mode: RISC OS Desktop compliant.
	Default Mode: It is possible to configure a particular client machine to boot directly into one of the desired operating system modes – ie RISC OS or Windows.
	Services Provided: File storage – User’s home area is the same whether using RISC OS or Windows – so files can be easily accessed in both modes Application delivery and execution Printer sharing Timeserver CD-ROM sharing (3rd-party CD-ROM Sharer is needed to share Acorn CD-ROMs)
	System Management: Client and user management is centrally provided on the Windows NT server using standard tools.
	Security: Access security is provided by Windows NT login user identities and passwords. Control is available to limit access by users to selected areas and files and services on the server.

Software:

Microsoft® Windows NT® Server 4.0 and Service Pack 3 or Windows 2000 Server (for Risc OS only)

or

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition or Windows 2000 Server

and

Citrix Metaframe®Citrix® Metaframe Client/Server

(if you want to run Windows applications.)

Hardware:

	Hardware to meet the requirements of Windows NT, plus 120 Mbytes of free hard disc space
	System RAM – 64Mb is the minimum recommended (plus 8-32Mb for each supported client machine when running Citrix Metaframe).
	LAN: Ethernet 10BaseT network interface and cabling or other suitable network.

Client machines:

	Acorn Sprinter, Cumana 'R' NC or Xemplar Matrix NC Computer(s) with NC OS 1.06 or later and Ethernet (NC1)interfaces
	Other Acorn RISC OS machines having RISC OS 3.1 (or later) or with suitable Topcat Client software upgrade
	All machines networked using an Ethernet 10BaseT network or other suitable configuration.

At least 4MB RAM, though 16MB recommended.

	http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/
	http://www.citrix.com/

or contact us on the number below for more details.