Eero wrote:
>
> Thomas Harmon ([log in to unmask]) wrote:
[snip really nicely done answer]
>
> : Our current HP applications are HP OpenDesk Manager, Bi-Tech Accounting,
> : in-house student scheduling, grading, attendance, discipline, etc...
> : These applications are a mix of COBOL character and block mode (Vplus
> : screens) programs.
>
>   - That'll all run just fine over NS/VT.
 
Be sure to try out the OpenDesk GUI for Windows. It gives new life to
Desk (unless you using the Calendar) and your customers will be think
you've upgraded the email.
 
>
> Hope this helps,
> Eero Laurila - HP CSY Networking lab,  Internet services group.
 
By the way, be sure to think about security when connecting the HP3000
to your PC lan. You do not need to be connected to the Internet to have
security problems. At least a bridge would be a good thing to have between
the DTC-HP3000 network segment and the PC-Lan segment to protect the
security of the DTC sessions. HOwever, this will not protect the
security of the PC LAN sessions to the HP3000.
 
You may want to investigate hubs that secure each port so that only packets
addressed to that particular PC go out though that particular port.  Be
particularly concerned for any Unix system on the network.  Software is
relatively readily available for most platforms that (with appropriate
network interface cards) will allow anyone who uses it to see any data
traveling down the LAN (between *any* two machines).
 
Consult with you network equipment provider on security. If they do not
appear to know enough, or write off your concern as "nothing to worry
about", find another network equipment provider who does appreciate security
and can help you.
 
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