[comp.dcom.modems] PPP vs SLIP

dpavey@cccbbs.UUCP (doug pavey) (06/07/91)

I am looking at a simple implementation (I hope) of connecting a 80x86 to
my unix machine (80486-33 MHz).
 
I have SCO UNIX with STREAMS and TCP/IP and the Development package.
 
I have the KA9Q DRIVER.ZIP file from SIMTEL (3/91 version) and have not
really had the time to deeply research it's capabilities.
 
I would like terminal emulation capabilities, file transfer and if it
is possible, device sharing capabilities: print file from another
computer on a printer on yet another computer.
 
I need this ability on direct connect and dialup lines (1200-14400 baud).

I have heard alot recently about PPP and SLIP - what are they and how
can I get the files to use them?  I only have mail and news access, no
ftp over usenet.  My employer is not connected to USENET.

I have never accessed ftp via email and don't have instuctions.

Please help.  Any info is appreciated.  Email if possible.  Thanks.


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