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

[Richard Kreiss]

Brian,

John had asked me also, but you are much closer and am really not in need of
more work.

Richard Kreiss

> -----Original Message-----
> From: filepro-list-bounces+rkreiss=verizon.net at lists.celestial.com
[mailto:filepro-
> list-bounces+rkreiss=verizon.net at lists.celestial.com] On Behalf Of Brian
K.
> White
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:17 PM
> To: filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> Cc: gary at lightingsuperstore.com
> Subject: RE: Need help to update SCO/filePro system into a LAN.
> 
> 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.
> 
> --
> bkw
> 
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