v067qklp@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Danielle T Mazzotta) (02/16/91)
Hi.. I have a project I'm beginning and now must make a networking decission (which I'm hoping this net will help me make). Here's the scoop: Software: I'm planning to write it in Clipper.. someone suggested C with a DBASE library; I'm considering it. Hardware: Depends.. the requirements are two users must be able to access the program/database within the same office and one from home via modem. Do I get three IBM's and some networking software/hardware for the two machines in the office and run something like "Carbon Copy" for the dial-in access... or can I get one IBM/386 and a dumb terminal for the office.. and another dumb terminal and modem for the home? Also, what software is available for DOS that give a multitasking environment; in this environment, could multiple users/sessions/terminals be set up? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... perhaps would be some interest to the net too.. Thanks a *million*.. I'll summarize the responses...