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

[Boaz Bezborodko]

> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:16:40 -0500
> From: "Brian K. White" <brian at aljex.com>
> Subject: RE: Need help to update SCO/filePro system into a LAN.
> To: filepro-list at lists.celestial.com
> Cc: gary at lightingsuperstore.com
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> 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.
>
> -- 

I don't have any experience SCO or Anzio, but I pass by the store everyday on my way home.  So if anyone needs me to just stop by quickly to help with a quick installation while they take care of the rest then maybe I can help out.

Boaz