Newsgroups: comp.sys.novell Path: utzoo!utgpu!news-server.csri.toronto.edu!rpi!zaphod.mps.ohio-state.edu!lavaca.uh.edu!menudo.uh.edu!sugar!ficc!harter From: harter@ficc.ferranti.com (ron harter) Subject: Why is the fileserver so slow Message-ID: Keywords: fileserver slow Organization: Ferranti International Controls Corporation Date: Fri, 12 Apr 91 13:24:43 GMT Hello netlanders, A orginization I belong to recently computerized and installed a novell network consisting of a 25MHz 386 with 2 286 workstations. The fioleserver is not dedicated. The problem we are having is that the file server is extremly slow. It may take 2-3 seconds to echo back your key stroke. There is 4 Meg memeory installed. The vendor who installed the thing claims it is because of the keyboard on the fileserver. It is not novell rated. I myself think that is bull$#%&. I am by means an expert on novell but it seems to me (applying good sound computer sense) is that the file server is extremly busy and not able to service the keyboard. I am real curious as to what type, if any memory management novell uses and if it puts the 386 into protected mode. Is there any truth to what the vendor claims? If so why would a keyboard slow down an operating system? Please reply via e-mail to harter@ficc.ferranti.com I do not normally read this news group. Thanks in advnce for any assistance. -- =============================================================================== | Ron Harter | tongue tied and twisted just an earth| | Ferranti International Controls | bound misfit .. I | | harter@ficc.ferranti.com | David Gilmour | ===============================================================================