Thanks for the message.
We are currently using Reflection1.  The overwhelming response has been pro
Minisoft,so I'm checking out their product right now.

Jason

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> From: FHarasleben <[log in to unmask]>
> To: Jason Hoffman <[log in to unmask]>
> Cc: MPE Liste <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Connecting to a Mainframe through a LAN
> Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1997 7:24 PM
>
> Hi Jason,
>
> there should be several possibilities:
>
> -> One way would be to use one of the commercial terminal emulators on
the market
> like WRQ´s Reflection or Minisoft´s MS92. Reflection also offers its own
connection
> software (3000 connection). Reflection is more expensive than MS92, on
the other hand
> in my humble opinion it is also the more reliable one. (On the other hand
my
> experiences with MS92 dates back to 1995).
>
> -> another way could be to access the HP3000 via Telnet (no practical
experiences with
> that), this could be done via TCP/IP instead of NS/VT.
>
> cheers,
>
> Friedrich
>
> Jason Hoffman wrote:
> >
> > I am hoping someone on the net has experience with what I need.  I'm
> > looking for advice on connecting PCs to an HP mainframe via a LAN.
Here's
> > the setup:
> >
> > approximately 200 PCs, running either WFW 3.11 or Win95.
> > HP3000 Mainframe
> > LAN using TCP/IP
> >
> > We currently have software that connects the PCs to the Mainframe via
its
> > IP address.  However, this software costs approx $1000 per seat.  the
> > company is looking for an inexpensive alternative.  I have downloaded
> > several Terminal emulators from the net.  I haven't found one yet that
will
> > connect.
> >
> > The PCs need to act as Terminals while connected.
> >
> > Any advice?
> >
> > Please respond via Email
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Jason Hoffman
>
>