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From: jbayer@ispi.COM (Jonathan Bayer)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.xenix.sco
Subject: Re: Need Info: Coco net
Keywords: net coco sco unix xenix
Message-ID: <2082@ispi.COM>
Date: 7 Feb 91 01:36:51 GMT
References: <1991Feb4.203907.21120@wgc386.mv.com>
Organization: Intelligent Software Products, Inc.
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bill@wgc386.mv.com (William Gibbs) writes:

>I have several clients who have become interested in CocoNet (sp?).  I
>don't know a thing about it so _any_ information would be helpful.  Some
>of the things I would like to know are:

>1. Is it real (i.e. a solid product)?

Yes


>2. Does it allow use of the UNIX/Xenix spoolers?

Yes


>3. Are there any limitations for the DOS and Mac environments?  (e.g.
>certain programs "may not run", etc.

I don't know about the Macs, but on DOS the only problems I ever saw was with
memory hogs.


>4. For the Mac, is there an interface from Microsoft Mail to UNIX mail?

??? I don't know


>5. For the Mac, can Mac applications be launched from the server?

I don't know


>6. Any other expreiences or information that might be helpful in making
>a recommendation to someone who is considering the product (or to
>someone who may have to support the product :-)  ).


>I've posted these questions to the net before talking to sales people
>because I respect the opinions of the net more than I believe the sales
>people.

>Thanks for any help you can give.

Your Welcome


>Bill
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