Windows for Workgroups 3.1 Retail Package Options (SKUs)

Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q94801
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1
  • Microsoft Workgroup Connections version 1.0

SUMMARY

This article describes the various packages and configurations that are available for Windows for Workgroups version 3.1. Each stock keeping unit (SKU) is listed below with a description and list of contents:

  • Windows for Workgroups
  • Workgroup add-on for 1 user of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 One-User Edition

    -or-

    Workgroup add-on for 5 users of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 Five-User Edition

  • Workgroup upgrade for Microsoft Windows version 3.0 users
  • Windows for Workgroups Starter Kit
  • Windows for Workgroups User Kit
  • Workgroup add-on for 2 users of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 Add-on Starter Kit
  • Workgroup add-on for 1 user of Microsoft Windows version 3.1 Add-on User Kit
  • Workgroup Connections
  • Mail & Schedule+ Extensions for Windows for Workgroups

MORE INFORMATION

Windows for Workgroups

This is the complete software package for machines that do not have Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.0 or 3.1. It contains all the Microsoft Windows for Workgroups software, including Windows 3.1 functionality, file sharing, printer sharing, network dynamic data exchange (DDE), Microsoft Mail, and Microsoft Schedule+. This package does not include any hardware.

Workgroup Add-on: One-User Edition

Workgroup Add-on: Five-User Edition

This package is for machines that already have Microsoft Windows version 3.1 installed. It upgrades Windows 3.1 by adding those files required for the new features of Windows for Workgroups. It includes no hardware.

This package also comes in a five pack, which includes one copy of the software and licenses for using it on five workstations.

Workgroup Upgrade for Microsoft Windows Version 3.0 Users

This package is for machines that are currently running Microsoft Windows version 3.0. It upgrades Windows 3.0 to Windows 3.1, including all of those features specific to Windows for Workgroups. It includes no hardware.

Windows for Workgroups Starter Kit

This package is designed to be a complete solution for two users without previous installations of Windows on their machines. It includes the complete Windows for Workgroups software for two machines as well as two network adapter cards and the necessary connectors and cabling (25 feet).

Windows for Workgroups User Kit

This package is similar to the Starter Kit, except it includes only what is needed to add another machine to your Windows for Workgroups network. It also comes with 25 feet of cabling.

Workgroup Add-on Starter Kit

This package is the same as the Windows for Workgroups Starter Kit, except that it is designed to upgrade over Windows 3.1; Windows 3.1 must be installed on the machine. It includes two network adapter cards and the necessary connectors and cabling (25 feet).

Workgroup Add-on User Kit

This package is the same as the Windows for Workgroups User Kit, except that it is designed to upgrade over Windows 3.1; Windows 3.1 must be installed on the machine.

Workgroup Connections

This package is for the MS-DOS user who wants to be a client in a Windows for Workgroups network. Workgroup Connections allows you to connect to files and resources shared by Windows for Workgroups machines on the same network as well as a Mail package and a network connection pop-up program. It includes no hardware.

Mail & Schedule+ Extensions for Windows for Workgroups

This package upgrades Windows for Workgroups Mail and Schedule+, enabling workgroup-to-workgroup communications, access to external mail systems, and remote access to Mail.


KBCategory: kbother
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 wc sku 1.00 upgrade


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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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