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From: erhoogerbeet@watmath.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Testing Local Area Networks
Message-ID: <13332@watmath.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 28-May-87 15:10:13 EDT
Article-I.D.: watmath.13332
Posted: Thu May 28 15:10:13 1987
Date-Received: Fri, 29-May-87 05:38:41 EDT
Reply-To: erhoogerbeet@watmath.UUCP (Edwin (Deepthot))
Organization: U. of Waterloo, Ontario
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Summary: Request for information.

I am doing a research project on a certain LAN here in Waterloo,
but there is only one other network locally to compare with. 

I am looking for information on PC networks. For example
Novell or PC-Network, or even "home made" ones would be helpful.
Which ppl have access to what networks? If there is enough response,
I will post a Turbo Pascal source for a benchmark program.
(Does anyone have any benchmarks or at least important tips on
what to test?)

What I would need is info on 
Basic set-up the the lab
  - how many workstations?
  - what type of workstations (pc/xt/at)?
  - what type of file server?
  - which version of DOS you are running?
  - how are the workstations connected?
  - how does it operate?
Opinions
  - what is the network used for?
  - do you like it?
  - any other information?

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide, but please mail
me instead of posting.


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erhoogerbeet@watmath.uucp    "`The Guide says there is an art to flying,'   
ehoogerbeets@wateuler.uucp     said Ford,`or at least a knack. The knack lies
Edwin (Deepthot)               in learning how to throw yourself at the ground
Hoogerbeets                    and miss.' He smiled weakly."