Need help to update SCO/filePro system into a LAN.

[John Esak]

I'm going to elaborate on Gary's note (and add a subject). This is a cousin
of mine. He has a SCO 5.5 system I think. He uses 4.5 filePro. There is no
network card in the server so I sent him an Intel Pro 1000 which I know will
work if done properly. He essentially needs to get on a LAN so that he can
add a printer. He is currently using all Wyse 50 terminals and dot-matrix
printers. Someone needs to ensure he doesn't get a brain dead printer... Or
set him up with Bob's PrintWizard program... After installing the NIC and
the small bit that entails.  I am also sending him a Linksys WAP which once
reset with a paper clip will be just a plug in situation. He has a wireless
laptop tht he wants to log into the server with and run filePro. Amother
program he obviously needs is Bob's anziowin.  (He will need a switch...
Unless I sent him one... Help with the hardware and the printer would be
helpful as well.)  

So, this is an upgrade that is right up someone's alley. His filePro is all
working okay. It is a bastardized very old NEX accounting package.. The A/R
which he has added a purchasing piece to... Without a G/L it is really just
keeping track of receivables and the PO's he sends out for inventory.  I
don't think he wants to change any of this at this point. But, he does want
to get networking going, and the printing thing.

He is in Paramus, NJ.  

Don't ask why I'm not making the money to do this... Yes, I like money. :-)
I'm retired... And if I give that up for the easy ones... I will be right
back at my stroke-inducing pace.  If I ever have a heart attack now, I want
it to be from playing the drums too fast... Or swinging my arm in too big a
circle on those giant power chords!  :-)

I enhanced Gary's note because he doesn't know that more information would
have been asked of him before anyone even wanted to call him. People could
never guess the strange etiquette and expectations of this place. ;-)

John

P.S. - Hey Laura, do you still do this kind of stuff? If you do give him a
call.  Thanks to anyone who helps him.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: filepro-list-bounces+john=valar.com at lists.celestial.com 
> [mailto:filepro-list-bounces+john=valar.com at lists.celestial.co
m] On Behalf Of gary at lightingsuperstore.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:21 AM
> To: Filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> Subject: 
> 
> looking for a developer to assist with updating my unix 
> system in North
> Jersey ....
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Thank You
> and have a great day.
> 
> Gary D
> Lighting Superstore
> (201) 445-4700
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Filepro-list mailing list
> Filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> http://mailman.celestial.com/mailman/listinfo/filepro-list
>