Date   : Wed, 07 Aug 1985 18:41:11 GMT
From   : Jeffrey Miller <jeffm%mmintl.uucp@BRL.ARPA>
Subject: Re: Multiuser Micro Info Request

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I'm a firm believer in networking micros rather than using a central multi-
user micro with terminals.  You can get a massive increase in performance
and usefulness that way.  I suggest getting a network server with software
and a large hard disk.  Novell software seems to provide the greatest file
and record locking capability of the popular packages and can run on a wide
range of manufacturers' hardware.  You can get cheap PC compatibles and you'll
only need a network interface card (besides the usual stuff) in each.  This
will let you run the software required by your specification.  Some software
has network versions.  Those programs you mention probably do.  Each micro
is also capable of standalone operation in this configuration versus the
central multiuser config.  You should be able to find 8-bit networking
software if you prefer, but since the programs you mention also have 16-bit
versions, you may find more available in that world.

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