Very Computer

I've done this too.  Very Cool.  OS/2 is the only (as far as I know)
system
which will co-exist/co-operate (can't find the word I want).

Kenneth

Hi All,
        You will notice that this is cross posted.

        Why was I amazed ???

        Being the OS/2 Fan I am and doing the Novell CNE course, I recieved 2
disks, 1 full of documentation the other containing the full Novell 4.11
1 or 2 user liscence version.

        Going throught the disk with novell, I thought "hey that would be good
to install on one of my computers, and get a network card for the other
and play with novell at home".  But you don't even need to do that.

        If you install the OS/2 version of Novell 4.11 you can run the server
and the client on the same machine.  Yes that is right, I am running the
Novell server (in the background) and using the OS/2
requestor/os2/win-os2/dos to login into the server that is running on
the same machine.

        And both the client and the server happily use the same network card.
(with IBM's TCP/IP as well)

        How long did it take to install ??

        About 30 mins at most, and that was to install the following.
        1) OS/2 Netware Requestor - OS/2 Client 32 (sorta)
        2) Novell Netware 4.11    - The server.

        How does it run ?

        Well as best as can be expected for a machine with only 32 mb of  ram.
But it is VERY usable.  Even when using nwadin, os/2 requestor at the
same time.

        So if your doing your CNE, and you like the idea of being able to play
around with your contexts, orgisational units, etc, without mucking up a
whole network, then the above is the answer.

        What's my Config ?

        p133,  32mb Ram (5.7 gig, 500 to novell)

        And I am seriously thinking of trying the server on a network and
accessing it remotely from my desktop machine (which is running OS/2)
and I will write and let you know how it goes (if I get around to it)

        Regards

        Paul
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Quote:>Hi All,
>    You will notice that this is cross posted.

>    Why was I amazed ???

>    Being the OS/2 Fan I am and doing the Novell CNE course, I recieved 2
>disks, 1 full of documentation the other containing the full Novell 4.11
>1 or 2 user liscence version.

For study purposes... fine, I have no objectsion.  In a production
environment?  No WAY.

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Quote:>    If you install the OS/2 version of Novell 4.11 you can run the server
>and the client on the same machine.  Yes that is right, I am running the
>Novell server (in the background) and using the OS/2
>requestor/os2/win-os2/dos to login into the server that is running on
>the same machine.

Thanks for the post. I am in need for a server also, but cannot afford to fork $$
for a dedicated server PC.  Has anyone installed Warp server and Warp4.0 on the
same machine? Just  to compare... Any info is greatly appreciated!

             Arun

Netware released a version of NetWare 3.11 specifically for OS/2 a few
years ago.  It was called, amazingly enough, NetWare for OS/2.  They
were aiming it at developers who needed instant access to both a
server and a workstation.  It would easily support 25 users, but they
didn't recommend more than that.  If you go to PC Magazine's homepage
(http://www.zdnet.com), you may find a review for it in their
archives.  Novell really didn't push this to the mass market.  I guess
they thought it was a niche product.  It's a good way to get a server
and workstation in one machine.  However, you do run the risk of
locking up the workstation and needing to reboot.  But for practice,
it's a good way to go.

For people wanting to use this as a practice setup, you may want to
set up a separate physical server, just to get the hands on of putting
them together, and to get the practice of wiring and stuff.  NetWare
3.x, 4.x will run comfortably on a 386DX/33 with 8 megs or so of RAM.
Putting together a separate server with the networking hardware will
probably cost you about $300-500, which is well worth it considering
that it's an investment in your career.  Better yet, if you're
wondering what to do with that motherboard you have in the closet
because you're now using a Pentium, then buy a new case and put that
board to use.

Personally, I have a 386DX/33 w/ 16MB RAM and a 540MB HD in it, and
NetWare 4.1 2 user license.  I'm using 10BASE-T on a LANTASTIC card
hub.  They don't make them anymore, but I'm sure you can get one for a
few bucks.  Network cards are cheaper than ever.  Kingston makes a
good card (I'm running 95 on it) and it only cost $35.  I have  a 3.11
and a 95 workstation and they both work great.

If you're serious about learning NetWare to boost your career, then
definitely make the investment.

(Sorry if I rambled a bit.  I think I answered two posts with this
one)

Arnold...

Quote:>    And I am seriously thinking of trying the server on a network and
>accessing it remotely from my desktop machine (which is running OS/2)
>and I will write and let you know how it goes (if I get around to it)

]>Hi All,
]>   You will notice that this is cross posted.

]>   Why was I amazed ???

]>   Being the OS/2 Fan I am and doing the Novell CNE course, I recieved 2
]>disks, 1 full of documentation the other containing the full Novell 4.11
]>1 or 2 user liscence version.

]I just did a conversion from v. 3 to 4, got the same disk, and had the same experience,
]no problem at all.  (P90, 32Mb, 1.2Gb HDD).  Good news for those that may want a
]small business network file server without additional overheads.

For file & print sharing in a small business environment I see no need for
    more tha Warp 4.

When a dedicated server is required, Warp Server with little more to learn
    (and better performance according to PC Week).

Cheers
John Summerfield
Warped & Connected
Perth, Western Australia

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]Thanks for the post. I am in need for a server also, but cannot afford to fork $$
]for a dedicated server PC.  Has anyone installed Warp server and Warp4.0 on the
]same machine? Just  to compare... Any info is greatly appreciated!

I have Warp Server here. Don't see any reason you'd want to destablise it
    with Warp 4.

Cheers
John Summerfield
Warped & Connected
Perth, Western Australia

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Quote:> no problem at all.  (P90, 32Mb, 1.2Gb HDD).  Good news for those
that may want a
> small business network file server without additional overheads.

     Cecil Wallis.

Quote:> If you install the OS/2 version of Novell 4.11 you can run the server
> and the client on the same machine.  Yes that is right, I am running the
> Novell server (in the background) and using the OS/2
> requestor/os2/win-os2/dos to login into the server that is running on
> the same machine.

Cheers,

  -- Chris

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