[comp.sys.next] diskless NeXT + hard drive == useable system?

hall@eclipse.stanford.edu (Keith Hall) (11/10/89)

The Network User System is listed on the price list for NeXT hardware
sold at Stanford, but it is stated that the system "Must be networked
to a Network Server System".

Why is that?

Why not load the operating system on a hard drive then install that
drive on the diskless system, so that the only network traffic will
be during overnight backups.

Also, what is the latest word on installing 3rd party SCSI drives in
NeXT?  Does one only need drive parameters and a cable?

Thanks for any info.

Keith
hall@eclipse.stanford.edu