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From: Richard Gambrell <[log in to unmask]>
Organization: Computer Services, Xavier University of Louisiana
Subject: Re: MACS and DOS on same network
To: Multiple recipients of list HP3000-L <[log in to unmask]>
In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> from "Tom Harmon" at
May 23,
95 04:59:23 pm
According to Tom Harmon:
>
> This probably isn't the best forum for this question so if you have
other
> suggestions please let me know.
>
> We are contemplating setting up a network that will have both DOS and
Macintosh
> computers. What is the best way to accomplish this? What Network
Operating
> System would be the best choice, which platform should be the server?
Which
> topology would be the best.
>
> I don't want to start any flame wars here, I just want to get
information as to
> how to best network these all together.
How many PCs and MACs? If not too many, you might use a 3000 with
netware and
appletalk as the server - note: I have only read/heard about this
combination,
not done it my self.
At Xavier, we use Netware 4 to do this, but are planning/discssing a
move to NT
instead.
Take your pick. As usual, "best" depends on what you want to do, how
many,
what vintage PC and MAC, and your staffing/expertise for the server NOS
technology.
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Richard Gambrell | Internet: [log in to unmask]
Mgr. Tech. Services | POT: 504-483-7454 FAX: 504-482-1561
Xavier University of LA | Smail: 7325 Palmetto, New Orleans, LA
70125
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We have a network of several hundred machines - Some MACS, Some PCs,
HP3000's, an HP9000 several SUN boxes. We selected Banyon because it
would support all of the traffic and it isn't as "chatty" as Novell's
IPX protocol. We have a WAN and subnets in Ireland, Colorado, Texas,
Singapore and Hong Kong. If you want more information please ask. I
choose not to identify my company(s) to everybody at this time.
bp
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