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From: Greg_d._Moore@mts.rpi.edu (Commander Krugannal)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Network workstations
Message-ID: <11833.540.forumexp@mts.rpi.edu>
Date: 2 Aug 90 04:44:00 GMT
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     I am interested in any information that people would have concerning
   network workstations.  I am adding to a network for a small business.
   They are interested in purchasing 4 extra workstations.  Since this is
   for use in a non-technical environment, they don't need or want a whole
   lot.  Basically, the people using the 4 workstations will be using them
   to post transactions to a RealWorld Database.
     The base machine I am interested in is as follows: 286-12 with
   1 meg of ram, 1.2meg 5-1/4" floppy with hercules graphics. 
 
     The questions I have are follows:
     1) Do you think a hard disk (even a small one) is necessary?
     2) Is a floppy drive even needed, or should I look into diskless 
        workstations?
     3) What companies might you recommend.  The business I am dealing with
        wants to spend as little as possible.  (They spent good money on the
        server and have a Dell workstation currently.)  In a case like this
        would you risk going with the lowest price (since if one goes down
        its not a GREAT loss)?
     4) What experience do people have dealing with the RealWorld Software
        Package, specifically Version 5 for networks.  (They are upgrading
        to this from a single station version 4.)
     5) One of the machines will be in the warehouse section.  This means
        it will be subject to smoke (this is a smokehouse) and grease from
        fingers when typing.  What steps should be take to protect it?
 
     Thanks in advance for any information that people may have.  I will
   post a summary of information if people are interested.
 
   Greg_d._Moore@mts.rpi.edu