[ale] Replacing NT with Linux
andy
dread at atlcom.net
Thu Aug 21 09:45:54 EDT 1997
Byron A Jeff wrote:
>
> >
> > If Sun were to make WABI32 then I would have a *complete* solution
> for
> > replacing
> > NT4.0 Workstation with Linux for some of our customers.
> > They all ask me "err well can it run NT stuff":(.
>
> Another path. Take a look at NTrigue. It'll project an NT display over
> the
> network to a variety of clients, Mac,X, even a Java client that'll run
> in
> a web browser. Take a look: www.insignia.com
>
> BAJ
Thanks I will chek it out.
The Sever setup is really cool as it is now though :
1 Replace MSExchange with Sendmail or if they need
something like Netscape
2 Setup SMB /Samba
3 Setup IP-MASQ (some may opt to get a single ISDN128k line
instead of the typical multiple 28.8 modems/bell-south
lines/isp-dialup scenario. )
or even just a 28.8 line for lower traffic and even less cost.
4 Setup Apache "no need for MS-IIS here"
etc.
I Also need to replace the need for MS-SNA Server it costs $700-$1000
for 5 user
here is the setup:
. The Linux Server will connected to a mainframe downtown through a
private
serial line/modem at 9600-19200bps . Either through an external
protocol converter to serial port. (Preferrably) or it may be
connected to some
kind of SDLC adapter in an ISA slot in the Linux Server.
Then from there through ethernet to the Win95 stations.
On the Client side maybe some 3270 emulator
or standard terminal software such as Procomm or even Hypertem,
possibly
even Netscape 3270to Host. I dont know.
This is currenty implemented with MS-SNA Server and with
a proprietary SDLC-GMM board. then to the lesed line All on
NT4.0 . the clients run
Netsoft NS3270 Obviously this is quite an expensive route.
/andY
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