[ale] Replacing NT with Linux

[andy]

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