[comp.unix.xenix] Help! Ethernet Board Selection

tuck@iris.ucdavis.edu (Devon Tuck) (02/24/89)

Our organization is beginning a 2 year project of phasing out our Harris
1000 mainframe, and phasing in a server-free, integrated network of Unix
machines and workstations.  We currently have one Xenix system on a Compaq
386/20.  If possible we will go with a thin Ethernet, unless the Harris
will only accept a thick network.

What I need from you are recommendations on which of the three systems,
recommended by SCO, to use, if any of them.  I remember hearing alot about
people using Excelan, and it looks like that is what SCO reccomends,
however I would appreciate hearing what users from this group have to say
about possible advangtages or disadvantages of going with something other
than Excelan, or the other recommended systems.

Thanks for any suggestions/advice,
	Devon Tuck (tuck@iris.ucdavis.edu)
	Technical Assistance, HEC-CE  (916) 551-1748  Ext. 18

tuck@iris.ucdavis.edu (Devon Tuck) (02/24/89)

After doing a bit of research, I see that my question was phrased
unclearly.  What I want to know is, which board to choose, and what
set of programs works best for people.  For example, an Excelan board with
Xenix-Net for the Xenix network software, and IBM PC Network for the Dos
network software.  Sorry about the confusion.

Thanks again,
	Devon Tuck (tuck@iris.ucdavis.edu)
	Technical Assistance, HEC-CE  (916) 551-1748  Ext. 18