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It's 19 Nov 97  19:13,
We'll return to mstrates@minkirri.apana.org.au and All's
discussion of Another convert from APC's articles

 ms> If it runs '95, it'll run Linux!

If it runs Win 3.11, it'll run Linux! :-)

 ms> Sure! Linux has the best network support you can buy (even though it's
 ms> free). Some would swear by it (ask more than 50% of the Australian
 ms> ISP's that). It should be a breeze, and with Samba you can even access
 ms> your Linux PC from Windows and vice versa, retaining full filenames,
 ms> etc..

I'd say Linux support is very comprehensive these days.  You can setup a
system that supports Windows sharing, Novell Netware, NFS and AppleTalk
in the one box.

 ms> Connect your modem to your Linux PC, and export the modem over to the
 ms> Windows one, using IP Masquerade.. Two internet connected computers,
 ms> when the ISP only sees one! :)

Is a little work to setup, by the look of it (I haven't tried IP Masq,
as I have static IPs).  Speaking of using Linux to connect to the Net,
while you're at it, install diald, and add an account to shutdown the
system, and you've got a "turnkey gateway".  Simply turn it on, grab a
coffee and surf away, the modem will look after itself! :-) ).

I have my Linux box running in turnkey mode, so the non-technical
flatmate can just turn it on and use the Net when I'm not around. :-)

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