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From: smq@maxx.NBI.COM (Steve Quincy)
Newsgroups: comp.dcom.lans
Subject: Re: Which LAN to share local printers?
Summary: Banyan local print works well and does not require a dedicated PC
Keywords: EtherNet Banyan Novell Printer
Message-ID: <167@maxx.NBI.COM>
Date: 8 May 89 13:50:33 GMT
References: <2335@cveg.uucp>
Organization: Systems Automation, Inc., Maitland, Florida
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The Banyan remote print option allows any PC connected to the network to    
share a locally attached printer as a network printer.  This does not require
that the PC be dedicated as a print server.  The option is available now
and works quite well with minimal effort involved in the setup.  One command
from DOS will configure the PC printer and it will remain functional until the
PC is powered off.

As far a hardware goes of the 25+ interface boards supported by the Banyan I
do not see the AST on the list.

Banyan supplies Vines software for a 386 and 286 platform as well as offering
dedicated servers if your environment requires a heavy load.  Vines software
is extremely easy to use and administration is a breeze.