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

[Brian K. White]

On Wed, 2010-02-17 at 13:44 -0500, John Esak wrote:
> 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

I never ever moonlight, but, this one is so easy (for me) and it's
possible with that set of stuff no one near-by may be in a position to
do it, and it would be silly to suffer without for such simple stuff,
and, I AM trying to finish buying a car without financing...

So, I'm replying publicly so that if anyone else wants it because they
need it more than I do, go right ahead. I do not really need or want
another customer outside of Aljex's normal customers, (which no longer
includes random arbitrary unix/filepro support) where I imagine a
freelancer needs every single customer they can find.

But, if it happens that it's not convenient for anyone else, I am right
in the area and everything John just said is sleepwalk stuff for me.

Only possible hitch is, with that setup, it's just possible he only has
the Host version of osr5, with no network support in the OS and it's
non-trivial to add, so that means an os upgrade... Seeing as it sounds
like he's doing nothing weird or extra at all, just filepro and serial
terminals and printers, which is all dead simple, that means it's
actually a pretty painless switchover to linux instead of actually
upgrading the osr5 if he has Host or if the hardware turns out to have
age related problems.

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bkw