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From: cschenk@daitc.daitc.mil (Cliff Schenk)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: NETWARE 2.1 vs. VINES
Keywords: LAN WAN Networking Unix
Message-ID: <238@daitc.daitc.mil>
Date: 15 Nov 88 16:17:06 GMT
Organization: Defense Applied Information Technology Center, Alexandria VA
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Has anyone had any experience with Banyon VINES (Virtual Networking System).
How does it stack up against NetWare 2.1?

I am impressed with some of Banyon's design strategies and guidelines.
It appears to be a nice implementation of the seven-layer ISO model and
the fact that it was developed and runs on a real operating system (UNIX), 
is favorable (no flames please).  Future ports are planned for DEC's VAX
using VMS, and IBM's 9370 running under VM.  They reportedly have a
version running internally on a VAX running BSD 4.3.

Of intrest are its asynchronous remote bridging capabilities and customer
service.  How do the security features compare with NetWare 2.1.

Comments from anyone who uses VINES would be very helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Cliff

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