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NetNotify
The Newsletter for Network Professionals
June 3rd, 1996 - Volume 1. Edition 3
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via CIS - GO NOVUSER - download netno1-3.txt
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Greetings Notified Ones!
It has been two short weeks since we popped into your email
basket and we're back with more great information. In fact, only
in edition 3, we have some changes to announce due to the
feedback we have been getting from our subscribers.
Previously, we asked readers for ways in which to improve the
publication to add even more value. From the many responses that
we received, change is now in the wind:
Increased Frequency - A key request from subscribers was to go
from a bi-weekly to a weekly publication. Doing so not only gets
the information to you faster, it also reduces the amount of
reading you have on your plate. Our weekly publication will
start distribution on June 16th.
Views and Reviews - Our proposal to include product reviews
related to the networking industry received a very positive
response. Watch for our reviews section starting with the
following issue!
Hot Sites - A new section will be added to NetNotify called "Hot
Sites". This section will provide references to hot new sites
that our subscribers recommend. If you have a site that you
think is hot, drop a line in our suggestion box. After we review
that site, if it's HOT, watch future editions of NetNotify for a
reference.
A common response that we received from our subscribers, which to
be perfectly honest, was shocking, were wide spread offers of
support and assistance. Although we just could not respond to
every message that we received, for those making offers, a big
thanks goes out to you! At this time, there are only two areas
where assistance could be used - recommendations and vendor
contacts. We already have thousands of subscribers, but there is
still a nice chunk of the industry that doesn't know about us.
By all means, feel free to tell your friends, associates and user
groups about NetNotify!
As for vendor contacts. We're always interested in providing
details on patches and promo's from leading vendors in the
industry. If you have a contact at one of these vendors and
think they would be well suited to NetNotify, please drop us a
line at netnotify-marketing@netcent.com.
At NetNotify, we are always looking for ways to improve and add
value for our subscribers. Literally, as you read this message, a
great new service is being created. No details on what this
service will be (don't want to take the fun out of it) BUT, Phase
1 of this service will be directed at all you Microsoft and
Novell certified professionals out there! If you are a consultant
with your MCP, MCSE, CNE or MCNE, or if you are an ATEC or NAEC
and would like to hear how you could take advantage of this new
service, drop our marketing group a line for the low down!
Last but not least, a word of warning. The past two weeks have
been abnormally slow. The number of new patches and fixes from
the vendors that we monitor is greatly reduced, looks like all
the software is running A-OK now ;-). Furthermore, everyone must
have a lot of extra money floating around since the number of
freebie offers and promo's has dropped off.hmmmmmm. Just wanted
you to know, we're still on the ball!
`Nuff said, on with the show!
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What's In This Edition?
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Voting - You Can Make A Difference
o NetNotify Goes HTML? - Survey Says......
Patches and Fixes
o NetWare Clients
o NetWare Connect
o NetWare Operating Systems
o NetWare IP
o Novell GroupWise
o Adaptec
o Compaq
General News and Tidbits
o This Mag is HOT - FREE Sample issue!
o Chatting Away on CompuServe
Education, Seminars and Conferences
o New Novell Course in Beta - Seating Limited!
New Products
o I Want It On My Web!
Promotions and Price Slashing
o Quarterdeck Brings You Fun In The Sun - MEXICO!
The Winners Circle - Current Contests
o Contest - Win COLD CA$H
Getting In Touch with Us
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Voting - You Can Make A Difference
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NetNotify Goes HTML? - Survey Says......
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The vote on whether to go to an HTML format is over. It was very
close, too close for comfort actually, but the Nay's have won.
For the time being, NetNotify will remain as is, not as an HTML
document. From the comments we received, one thing was apparent:
confusion. The comments that were provided from some subscribers
made it obvious that they were a little confused about what was
involved in providing an HTML version of the newsletter.
Due to the amount of confusion, in a few weeks we are going to
provide a SMALL sample copy of what the HTML version would look
like. This sample will NOT contain all of the regular content in
NetNotify but will give you and idea of what to expect. More on
this as things progress.
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Patches and Fixes
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The following patches have been released since Edition 2 of
NetNotify:
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NetWare Clients
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To download, GO NWOSFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP
site at ftp.novell.com.
C32FAQ.EXE - Client 32 FAQ
NPTR95.EXE - NPRINTER Open Beta for Client 32 for Windows 95.
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NetWare Connect
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To download, GO NWGENFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP
site at ftp.novell.com.
NWC203.EXE - Upgrade for NetWare Connect v2.0.25 and 2.0.27 to
2.0.28. This update includes various bug fixes, a
few enhancements, and most importantly, improved
dial-up support for Windows 95. Users should also
download NWC204.EXE and NWC205.EXE.
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NetWare Operating Systems
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To download, GO NWOSFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP
site at ftp.novell.com.
41NDS9.EXE - NetWare 4.1 NDS Update - DS.NLM V5.01, DSREPAIR.NLM
v4.35, DSMAINT.NLM v4.92. This update contains a
variety of fixes and updates for 4.1 customers and
its implementation is highly recommended by Novell.
NADHEP.EXE - Update French NETADMIN.HEP file for NetWare 4.01
users. Resolves the "wrong version" error presented
with your help file.
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NetWare IP
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To download, GO NWGENFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP
site at ftp.novell.com.
NIPW2X.EXE - An update patch for NetWare IP Workstation for
users in the following situation - using NetWare
Connect and NetWare IP with IP Workstation version
2.2 who have not already implemented the NIW22B.EXE
patch.
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Novell GroupWise
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To download, GO NGWFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP site
at ftp.novell.com.
PILOT.EXE - Toolkit for GroupWise Pilot. Pilot allows you to
setup a GroupWise system and populate it with
accounts, simulating messaging traffic as if real
users were transmitting messages.
SMTNLM.EXE - GroupWise SMTP/MIME Gateway. Using this NLM will
provide you with MIME, SNMP and SMP support.
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Adaptec
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To download, GO ADAPTEC on CompuServe.
7800OS2.EXE - New OS2 drivers for AHA-294x and AHA-394x adapters.
NW4X.EXE - Adaptec Drivers for NetWare 4.x
NW31X.EXE - Adaptec Drivers for NetWare 3.1x
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Compaq
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To download files, visit Compaq's web site at
http://www.compaq.com/support/files.html, their ftp site
ftp.compaq.com or on CompuServe, GO COMPAQ.
SP1840.EXE - Compaq HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and System
Management drivers. Correct incompatibility issues
with the Compaq Support Software Diskette for
Windows NT Version 1.18 or earlier and Microsoft
Windows NT 4.0 (Beta 2).
** There will be other products/services added to the
Patches/Fixes section of NetNotify. If you have a specific
request on what you would like added, be sure to drop us a line
at the suggestion ID!
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General News and Tidbits
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This Mag is HOT - FREE Sample issue!
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Even if you're not a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft
Certified Professional Magazine is an essential guide for
obtaining expert technical advice on Microsoft BackOffice(TM)
while providing you with career development tips, education
resources, industry news and much, much more!
MCP Magazine is the only resource created just for technical
professionals seeking Microsoft certification. These folks are
HOT and they're committed to keeping reader motivation high and
supplying how-to information MCPs can depend upon, including how
to keep expenses associated with certification to a minimum.
Sounds good doesn't it? Well then, give them a call today for
your FREE sample issue!
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, Phone: (714) 476-1015
or (888) 4-MCPMAG Email: mail@mcpmag.com
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Chatting Away on CompuServe
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The CompuServe clan have some great online conferences coming up
over the next two weeks. If you're on CompuServe already, be sure
to check them out! If not, this may just be the reason to sign-up
today. All conferences are being held within the CompuServe
Convention Center - GO CONVENTION.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4 - 9 p.m. EDT, financial consultant Brian Laibach
discusses company benefits and retirement planning.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT, Dilbert creator Scott Adams
discusses his new book, The Dilbert Principle.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 - 10 p.m. EDT, Yana Parker discusses writing
an effective resume.
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Education, Seminars and Conferences
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New Novell Course in Beta - Seating Limited!
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Novell Education is running a second beta for course 537 -
NetWare Client and Printing Solutions on June 12-14 in Herndon,
VA. This hot new course provides in-depth information on
configuring NetWare 4.x client printing from Microsoft Windows
NT, Windows 95, IBM OS/2, Apple Macintosh System 7.x, and UNIX
environments. This 2 day course is lab intensive with half the
time used for hands-on activities! Seating is VERY limited.
Novell is only looking for 3 CNAs, 3 CNEs, 3 Master CNEs and 3
CNIs. If you're in the Herndon area and interested, you can
register today by calling (800) 233-EDUC.
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New Products
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I Want It On My Web!
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If the rallying cry of the 80s was "I Want My M-TV!", the battle
cry of the 90s is anything Web-related.
In response to the Web delirium, Concord Communications recently
introduced Network Health - WebLink, a turnkey Web viewing
solution that includes all the components you need to become "Web
ready" and use your intranet to provide network reports and
additional management information on demand.
Using any industry-standard browser, you can gain direct access
to critical network management information, including daily and
weekly network performance reports. Use Network Health - WebLink
as the foundation on which to build additional network reports
and access other shared management information such as
directories, network maps, and other departmental files.
This is a product not to be missed! For more information, or to
receive a demo, drop by Concord's web site or call today!
Concord Communications, Web http://www.concord.com/weblink.htm
Phone: (800) 851-8725 Email: info@concord.com.
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Promotions and Price Slashing
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Quarterdeck Brings You Fun In The Sun - MEXICO!
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If you're thinking about buying some new software, think long and
hard about Quarterdeck. For a limited time, purchasing two
Quarterdeck products and booking at a participating hotel will
get you two round trip tickets to Mexico for FREE! There are some
restrictions that apply, but if you've been contemplating that
well deserved vacation, stop by Quarterdeck's web site at
http://www.quarterdeck.com. Great Software. Great Vacation!
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The Winners Circle - Current Contests
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The doors have closed for our first three contests and we have
some winners!
Gregg A. Nicholas of MI has won himself a free exam coupon from
Novell.
David A. Lee Kim of ON has just picked up a copy of DreamLAN's
NDSLogin Utility.
And last but not least, congratulations to Gordon Jones of CA and
Carl Chavez of CO who have each won a free MCP Assessment exam
from VFX Technologies!
Congratulations to all the winners!
Although we don't have any new contests for this edition of
NetNotify, there are two still in effect. The first is for a free
months edition to the Novell Support Encyclopedia. If you
haven't entered yet, be sure to download NetNotify Edition 2 from
our FTP site.
The second contest is for cold CASH. That's right, you can win
currency and all you have to do is refer new subscribers to
NetNotify!
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Contest - Win COLD CA$H
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At NetNotify, we're having a subscription drive and that means
COLD CA$H, in your hands, just for referring new subscribers.
Each time you refer a new subscriber to NetNotify, tell them to
send a message to CONTEST-COLDCASH@NETCENT.COM letting us know
who sent them. On August 31st, we will be drawing 5 names out of
the hat and each will win $100! There are no restrictions on the
number of times that your name can be entered.
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Getting In Touch with Us
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Publisher - Doug Archell
internet:darchell@netcent.com
SnailMail: 1760 Storrington St, Pickering Ont. LIV 2Y1
Phone: (905)839-3114 FAX: (905) 839-6304
ListMaster - internet:netnotify-listmaster@netcent.com
Suggestion Box - internet:netnotify-suggest@netcent.com
Marketing - internet:netnotify-marketing@netcent.com
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