ciotti@wilbur.nas.nasa.gov (Robert B. Ciotti) (12/08/89)
I'm still smoking from putting this in comp.sys.apple... but
A friend of mine is putting together a bunch of apple systems
and needs to network them together to share common files. He
is currently choosing between PSN (Personal Server Network)
and a new product by 'Jasmin' that is just a file server. Does
anyone out there have experience with the Jasmin or PSN or
have a better idea or know of other products or ...
Some problems I have heard about each.
PSN basically requires you to have a dedicated machine for the server
to insure prompt access to files. Also, if you want to add more
clients, you have to pay more $ for each machine (no site licence
for PSN client software).
Jasmin - Doesn't use mac file formats. If the server dies, Jasmin takes
in the months to fix it. Third party, how long will they be around?
Bob