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From: bunten@hpcndaw.CND.HP.COM (Steve Bunten)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.hp
Subject: Re: LAN Manager/X bundled?
Message-ID: <1730088@hpcndaw.CND.HP.COM>
Date: 21 May 91 23:37:56 GMT
References: <1991May03.202706.1413@actrix.gen.nz>
Organization: HP Colorado Networks Division
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>> Is it true that LAN Manager/X is now bundled with HP-UX?  There
>> seems to be some confusion on that point in the local HP sales
>> office.  I've heard that it's available via a "postcard offer", and
>> that it's a two-user license.  If so, when does this special offer
>> end?  Does it include the MS-DOS client software?

>There is a "demonstration model" of LM/X included with HP-UX 8.0, which
>supports a limited number of users and times out 4 weeks after installation.

I checked with the lab about the question of a time bomb.  There is no such
thing built into the server.  It is limited by the number of clients (3) and
the client software provides only the Basic redirector.  With the full
product you have a choice of either Basic or Enhanced redirectors.  Enhanced
offers support for the LAN Mgr API's (e.g. Named Pipes) and additional
administration capabilities such as a windows-like interface for accessing
the servers on the network, etc.

I hope this clarifies things.

Steve Bunten
PC Networking Product Manager
HP Colorado Networks Division