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November 13, 1996 - Volume 1. Edition 12
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Found Money For Network Pros
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Recently, one of my Windows 95 workstations took a nose dive.
Although a full restore from tape was one way to recover, I decided
to use this incident as an opportunity to reinstall from scratch.
Cleanup the system -- old drivers, you know the routine.
Deep into hour 8 of the complete reinstallation process (ya, sure,
installing from CD is oh so fast) I came to a startling
realization. We've been brainwashed. The majority of network
professionals around the world have been brainwashed. Who did it --
networking industry vendors preaching the beta-boogie (AKA - free
labor).
There are three "classifications" of beta programs: open beta,
closed beta, and the damn-when-will-this-stupid-thing-work
perpetual beta. No matter how you classify the program, it still
works out to one thing: free labor. Think about it. Take a look at
your systems and find out just how many pieces of beta code you're
running. Beta browsers, FTP clients, email clients, newsgroup
readers, diagnostic software, maybe even your operating system is
beta.
How have we been brainwashed? Oh, I don't know, maybe because the
majority of us grunts practically beg for beta code. We want the
code so we have the latest and greatest. We want it so we can learn
about the new products now, in some feeble attempt to stay ahead of
the game. Meanwhile, companies are slashing personnel budgets left,
right and center. Why hire when there are tens of thousands willing
to test for free?
When you think about it, the whole "beta tester" situation has
really gotten out of hand. At Networld+Interop this year, some
vendors were actually giving out beta code as prizes for contests.
Can you believe that??? In no other industry can you give away
broken stuff, and actually have people thank you for it.
Beta software has become so commonplace, a great many of us run
these packages in our production environments. Imagine if GM sent
out a bulletin saying they've come out with a great new braking
system. It hasn't been certified yet, and there are "known
problems" driving alongside other manufacturer's cars. How many
would put their hands up, eagerly awaiting a set of those gems?
Probably the worst program of all would be the damn-when-will-this-
stupid-thing-work perpetual beta. Just how long should a beta
program go on for? Shouldn't someone set a time limit for a beta
program?
My newsgroup reader: beta. It's been beta since I started using it,
almost a year ago. Don't get me wrong, I love the product, but it's
this whole perpetual beta thing. You see, since I started using
this product, one new 7-11, three coffee shops, a bowling alley,
and a subdivision of 90 houses have been built in my area. Entire
cities are going up faster than this product!
After much thought, I believe I have come up with a resolution to
this beta dilemma - NBTU, Networking Beta Testers United. This new
organization, comprised entirely of networking industry
professionals, will provide beta testing services at a nominal per
hour fee. We'll form a union to deal with any scabs that choose to
beta test for free, and deal with vendors that try to circumvent
our established testing channels.
Interesting thought. Mind you, with an organization like this, I'd
bet that the beta periods we've become accustomed to would be
trimmed down, drastically. Imagine. Beta testing that was finished
within a couple months, maybe even weeks.
Ahhhh, dare to dream.
On with the show. . . .
Doug Archell
Publisher / Sr. Editor
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What's In This Edition?
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What's New and Feedback
o Upcoming Job/Contracting Opportunities
o Upcoming Service for Certified Professionals
o NetNotify Survey -- LAST CHANCE
Patches and Fixes
o NetWare Client Related
o NetWare/IP
o NetWare MPR
o NetWare Operating Systems
o Novell ManageWise
o GroupWise
o Cheyenne InocuLAN
General News and Tidbits
o NT 4 Users -- Riddle Me This
o Windows 95 and DUN Hanging Tip
o One Stop Patching For IntranetWare
Education, Seminars, and Conferences
o Two New Exams From Microsoft
Promotions and Price Slashing
o Hot Update for Apple Users
o Your Very own AltaVista -- Powerful Local Searching
o Finding Your News Path -- Pathfinder PE is Free
New Products and Services
o Well Rounded Backup and Virus Coverage From McAfee
o HP Mopier Attacks Copier Market
o MAC Users Get Explored -- New IE3.0 Beta
o Time To Visit the Book Store
o USR Cannonballs Into The Pool
o Videoconferencing, A Classic from Boca Research
o IntranetWare Client for NT -- It's a Snap
Getting In Touch with Us
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What's New and Feedback
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Upcoming Job/Contracting Opportunities
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Your trusty gang at NetNotify has partnered with numerous
recruiters and Human Resource departments at leading industry
vendors to bring you Networking Central. A sister e-zine to
NetNotify, Networking Central will provide readers with hot leads
on full-time and contract opportunities, references to work related
sites on the net, and tips and tricks for resume writing.
Networking Central will kick off in a few short weeks on a two
month trial basis -- provided free of charge to all NetNotify
subscribers. After the two month trial, if the service proves
successful, it will break off as a separate publication that you
can subscribe to.
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Upcoming Service for Certified Professionals
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In a previous edition, we hinted at a new service that we were
working on for industry certified professionals. The release of
that service is getting real close (the wait is killing us <G>). At
this stage, we are looking for industry pros with web access that
would like to help review the service before it opens to the
general public. If interested, please send an email to
mailto:netnotify-marketing@netcent.com with the phrase "CERT
TESTER" in the subject line. The new service will provide some
great opportunities for ATECs and NAECs. So for all you ATEC and
NAEC marketing reps listening in, drop us a line for the details.
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NetNotify Survey - LAST CHANCE
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This is your last chance to fill out the current NetNotify Reader
survey. Results from this survey will be tabulated, and used to
define the future of the services provided. If you don't fill it
out . . . prepare for a tongue lashing down the road if you ask
"Hey, why don't you cover XXXX?" ;-)
The survey is available through the web, and can be found at the
URL http://www.netcent.com/netnotify/nn-survey.htm .
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Patches and Fixes
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NetWare Client Related
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NTENU_D1.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/iwnt40/ntenu_d1.exe
Description: Novell's IntranetWare Client for Windows NT 3.51 and
4.0 (diskette install).
NTENU_N1.EXE
GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/iwnt40/ntenu_n1.exe
Description: Novell's IntranetWare Client for Windows NT 3.51 and
4.0 (network install).
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NetWare/IP
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NIP199.EXE
CIS - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/unixconn/nwip22/nip199.exe
Description: Latest patches for NWIP 2.2x to resolve various DNA,
LPR, and NWIP issues.
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NetWare MPR
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MPR31B.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/inet/mpr31/mpr31b.exe
Description: Add-on patch for MPR 3.1. Recommended install by
Novell for all v4.1 / v3.12 systems.
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NetWare Operating Systems
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DSFLT1.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw410/dsflt1.exe
Description: DSFILTER and PINGFILTER NLMs to tweak configuration of
NDS communications between servers. Will ONLY work on NetWare 4.1x.
SROUT4.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw410/srout4.exe
Description: Updated source routing files to allow Novell servers,
routers and clients to source route their frames on FDDI, Token
Ring and PCNET networks.
TLIWS3.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw411/tliws3.exe
Description: Updated TLI files.
411SP1B.EXE
CIS - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw411/411sp1b.exe
Description: IntranetWare Support Pack v1.0, including all patches
and fixes for IntranetWare related products.
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Novell ManageWise
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MWPTN206.EXE
CIS - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/mwise/mwise21/mwptn206.exe
Description: Updated virus pattern file for ManageWise v2.1.
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GroupWise
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ADTUS1.EXE
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/gw50/gwadmin/adtus1.exe
Description: GroupWise 5 troubleshooting help for NWADMIN (US
English).
GWUSC1.EXE, GWUSC2.EXE
CIS - GO NGWFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/grpwise/gw41awin/gwusc1.exe
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/grpwise/gw41awin/gwusc2.exe
Description: GroupWise 4.1a Windows client patch.
NOTEOB.EXE
CIS - GO NGWFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/gateways/gw41loto/noteob.exe
Description: GroupWise gateway for Lotus Notes. Supports Notes v4.
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Cheyenne InocuLAN
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To download, on CompuServe, GO CHEYENNE.
INO148.ZIP
Description - InocuLAN v1.0 patch for Windows 95, brings user to
build 60.
IL0147.ZIP
Description - InocuLAN for NT (v1.01 and v4.0). Resolves certain
GPF and CPU utilization spikes when scanning ZIP files.
IL0082.ZIP
Description - Antivirus and InocuLAN 95 1.0 virus signatures v3.23.
IL0080.ZIP
Description - InocuLAN 4.0 virus signatures v3.23.
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General News and Tidbits
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NT 4 Users -- Riddle Me This
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Interesting problem that was brought to our attention recently.
Although we contacted Microsoft on the matter, the proposed
"resolution" was one of two things: don't do that, or post to the
newsgroups (go figure). As this is a problem which could affect
many NT 4 users out there, we're posing this problem to the
Notified ones for suggestions. If anyone knows a workaround, please
drop us a line to mailto:netnotify-suggest@netcent.com. Should a
workaround be discovered, we'll post the answer in a future
edition. Now for the situation:
Open a cmd window in 4.0. Run notepad from the window. You'll get a
notepad window in front of the cmd pane. Unfortunately, the cmd
pane goes right to a cmd prompt as if you typed "start notepad",
i.e. - it's ready for another command. In v3.51, the same process
results in a notepad session and only when you close notepad do you
get a cmd prompt in the cmd pane.
Batch files in 4.0 don't wait for a command to complete before the
next line is executed. This is a problem if you're trying to handle
sequential tasks (the start /wait switch wouldn't work).
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Windows 95 and DUN Hanging Tip
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Recently we were able to resolve a problem with one of our Win95
stations using Dial-Up-Networking, and thought we would pass the
info on to the Notified ones. The situation: Win95 workstation
using DUN to connect with our ISP. Periodically, when disconnecting
from the ISP, the workstation would freeze up good and tight.
Initially, we suspected hardware conflicts, or the possibility of a
corrupt driver -- the fix is much simpler. Although we do not run
NetBios, seems that the file VNBT386 in the \windows\system
directory was causing us grief . . . its mere existence was the
problem. After removing this file, presto, no more hangups. If
you're in the same boat, with your Win95 station freezing on you
when disconnecting DUN connections, you may want to rename this
file to see how things go. Special thanks go out to the gang at
WUGNET for this tip!
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One Stop Patching For IntranetWare
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Peanuts, patches, get your patches here. The IntranetWare
administrator's life has just been made that little bit easier,
care of the IntranetWare Support Pack. Now available from Novell,
the Support Pack is a comprehensive set of patches -- including
updates for all IntranetWare components -- in one sleek and compact
download. As an added bonus, the support pack includes an
integrated installation program, making the patching process quick,
and easy. Download it now from Novell's web site, or wait until the
96-12 edition of Support Connection.
Novell, Web: http://www.support.novell.com/
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Education, Seminars, and Conferences
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Two New Exams From Microsoft
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All you crazy cats in Notifiedland pursuing your Microsoft
certifications should take note, two new exams are now live: NT
Server 4.0 (test 70-67) and NT Server 4.0 Enterprise (test 70-68).
As for the new NT 4.0 workstation exam . . .according to
Microsoft's Solution Provider line, no firm release date has been
set yet.
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Promotions and Price Slashing
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Hot Update for Apple Users
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No real surfer hits the waves without waxing their stick, nor
should an Apple user surf the net without a copy of the Apple
Internet Connection Kit (AICK) v1.2. New surfers will love AICK's
automatic online ISP account creation process -- making it quick
and simple to hit the waves. Included with the updated Connection
Kit, users will be hitting the big waves with Netscape Navigator
3.0 and hot multimedia support using Apple's QuickTime and
QuickTime VR, Macromedia's Shockwave, LiveAudio and Real Audio
Player plug-ins. More recent additions to AICK include Farallon's
Look@Me software, and DragNet from OnBase Technology. Priced at $49
(U.S$), the kit is available immediately from Apple. Current AICK
users can upgrade to the new release for $19.
Apple, Web: http://www.apple.com/ or http://aick.apple.com/ Phone:
800-293-6617 x 1411
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Your Very own AltaVista - Powerful Local Searching
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The larger hard drives of today mean more data storage. Increased
storage generally means more files. With more files, well, finding
things can be that much tougher....unless you have AltaVista Search
My Computer Private eXtension software. Fast and powerful, the new
software makes finding information on your Windows 95 and NT
systems a breeze. Using the same interface as the AltaVista
Internet search service, Search My Computer Private eXtension can
automatically build a full word index of all your HTML documents,
with additional support for more than 200 file types, including
Lotus, Microsoft, Word Perfect and more. Index your Word documents,
Eudora email messages and attachments, pretty well anything you
want -- quickly, and easily. Priced at $29.95 (U.S$), it will be
available for downloading from the web on December 5th, or through
resellers on December 16th. For those that can't wait, and want to
save money, order through the AltaVista Visionary Club before
November 18th and this gem will be yours for $19.95.
AltaVista, Web: http://altavista.software.digital.com/ Visionary
Club: http://altavista.software.digital.com/blimp.html Phone: 800-
336-7890
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Finding Your News Path -- Pathfinder PE is Free
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Starting November 18, 1996, Pathfinder Personal Edition will launch
on the web. Offering personalized news, and material from various
publications -- including Time, Money, People and Fortune -- plus a
whole lot more, for an annual subscription fee of $29.95(U.S$). If
you're a CompuServe user though, you're in luck. Users of CSI, WOW!
and Sprynet can start using Pathfinders PE service immediately...
for free! Get all the details, direct from Pathfinder's web site.
Pathfinder, Web: http://pathfinder.com/
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New Products and Services
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Well Rounded Backup and Virus Coverage From McAfee
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Why use multiple products for your backup and virus protection
needs when you can get the same functionality -- and then some --
using the new VirusScan Deluxe, from McAfee. The first integrated
anti-virus/backup suite includes new features not available in
other McAfee products, including: convenient push-button virus
signature file updating, the first anti-virus tutorial, hypertext
virus encyclopedia, a new ScreenScan feature and, of course, one
full year of free product upgrades. Tight, clean integration with
Windows 95 and NT makes this package easy to use and configure.
Flexible features abound, and the new ScreenScan utility allows you
to initiate virus scans during idle times . . . automatically.
VirusScan Deluxe supports a variety of backup hardware, not to
mention the ability to backup to offsite locations, like an FTP
site! Priced at $69 (U.S$) VirusScan Deluxe is available
immediately.
McAfee, Web: http://www.mcafee.com/ Phone: 408-988-3832 Fax: 408-
970-9727
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HP Mopier Attacks Copier Market
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No, that's not a typo, it's a Mopier. HP's latest release is the
LaserJet 5Si mopier. Instead of relying on photocopiers to produce
copies, the new printer is designed for the production of Multiple
Original Prints (mopies). Using your trusty mopier you can create
mopies right from your desktop. With print speeds (mopy speeds?) at
24 ppm, the mopier offers drastically improved paper-handling
facilities, like stapling, collating and mailbox bins. With a list
price of $9,549 (U.S$) the mopier is priced thousands of dollars
less than typical 25-30ppm copiers. Copy copies, print copies, or
mopy copies to make mopies cheaper than copies. For details, pop by
the HP web site, and be sure to look for the mopy info doc --
"Dispelling The Myths of Mopying" (says he with a straight face).
Hewlett Packard, Web: http://www.hp.com/
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MAC Users Get Explored - New IE3.0 Beta
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Macintosh users waiting for a great web browser need wait no more.
Microsoft's latest beta release, IE3.0 for Mac, is finally here.
Taking advantage of native Mac multimedia and networking support,
IE3 for the Mac is a fast browser, operating in as little as 4Mb of
RAM. The new browser includes such popular features as HTML 3.2
enhancements, Java applet support, personalization, ActiveX
Controls, and multimedia support covering AIFF, MIDI, WAV, AU, VR,
AVI files and more. Interested users can download their free copy
of IE3.0 for the Mac from Microsoft's web site.
Microsoft, Web: http://www.microsoft.com/ie/
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Time To Visit the Book Store
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NetWare and GroupWise administrators may want to take a stroll to
the local book store to review two hot new releases from IDG and
Novell Press. "Novell's Four Principles of NDS Design," provides
essential design principles for installing your NetWare 4 services,
or redesigning your NDS tree. Authored by members of Novell's
Consulting Group, it's sure to be packed with all sorts of juicy
tidbits. For GroupWise users, "Novell's GroupWise 5 User's
Handbook" gives you the quick and dirty on GroupWise, along with
more than 100 "power tips" that are sure to amaze.
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USR Cannonballs Into The Pool
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Some slip in, some dive in, and some do a cannonball into the pool
-- modem pool that is. USR's new 8-port modem pool solution, the
Managed MP/8, is sure to make a BIG splash. Using the same core
technology as the USR NETServer/8, the MMP/8 brings the advantages
of V.Everything/V.34 technology together with SNMP management
capabilities. The MMP/8 allows network managers to manage and
configure their modem systems remotely -- a big plus for companies
with branch offices. Through the support of Flash-ROM updates,
MMP/8 users are a few short months away from being able to upgrade
their modems to the upcoming x2 technology -- increasing the speed
of your 28.8 modems to a whopping 57 Kbps! With a list price of
$3,595 (U.S$) AND the upcoming x2 technology, the MMP/8 is sure to
be a crowd pleaser!
USR, Web: http://www.usr.com/
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Videoconferencing, A Classic from Boca Research
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Who said videoconferencing had to be expensive? The new Boca Video
Phone Classic is an H.324-compliant videoconferencing product, for
the bargain basement price of $199 (U.S$). Using a 28.8 or 33.6
Kbps modem, the Classic operates over regular phone lines without
the requirement for high powered PC's (like all those nasty
competitors). Bundled with multiple software packages, including
VideoLink and VDOPhone, the Classic allows users to videoconference
over the Internet, for the cost of a local phone call. If that
weren't enough, the Classic promises crisper, cleaner audio than
the competition, with comparable video.
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IntranetWare Client for NT -- It's a Snap
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NT 3.51 and 4.0 users with IntranetWare and NetWare services will
be tickled with Novell's new IntranetWare Client for Windows NT.
The new NT client offers all sorts of goodies including one-stop
GUI logins, co-existence with Microsoft peer-to-peer services,
auto-reconnection to servers, printers and other net resources, RAS
support, and full NDS support! Add to that an updated version of
Novell's Application Launcher v1.1, and the upcoming release of
Novell's Workstation Manager (due this fall) -- a very cool util to
integrate NT workstations into IntranetWare environments, and you
have all the makings for a top-notch client. Interested net pros
can download the new client from the NWCLIENT forum on CompuServe,
or Novell's web site.
Novell, Web: http://support.novell.com/home/ CompuServe: GO
NWCLIENT, Phone: 800-NETWARE
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Getting In Touch with Us
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Publisher - Douglas J. Archell
mailto:darchell@netcent.com
SnailMail - 1760 Storrington St, Pickering Ont. LIV 2Y1
Phone - 905-839-3114 FAX: 905-839-6304
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