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As far as I'm concerned, our set up can really use some upgrading and
optimizing of the system.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Local:
IBM AS/400 with modem access
Several PCs with DayStar connection to Apple printers
Several Macs (Si and Classic) on AppleTalk
Apple LaserWriters on AppleTalk
Eight direct phone lines to VAX 100 miles away
No LAN between all above except for Macs on AppleTalk

Remote:
Access to VAX on Internet (U. Oklahaoma) via direct 9600bps lines (not node)

Question:
What's the best way to put these environments together?  It would be
nice if we could establish a file server here to make files available to
each of the environments.  What would be the best way to establish us as
a node so that we can use FTP rather than Kermit (slooow) to transfer files?
Would a token ring LAN setup be appropriate?  We may get a UNIX machine
(i.e Sun) to be on the LAN.  There are probably several possibilities,
but I would like some suggestions on where to start.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,

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