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From: sweynh@syma.sussex.ac.uk (Sweyn Hunter)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.nfs,comp.protocols.tcp-ip.ibmpc,comp.sys.dec
Subject: PC-NFS/PC-TCP driver for DEC VAXmate (Summary and new questions)
Keywords: DEC Ethernet Sun FTP Software
Message-ID: <2340@syma.sussex.ac.uk>
Date: 9 Mar 90 12:49:04 GMT
Organization: University of Sussex
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At the end of last year, I posted a request for information on the
possibilities of using TCP/IP to connect DEC Vaxmates to a Unix machine
across Ethernet, using the Ethernet connector supplied with the
Vaxmates.  I received an answer direct from FTP Software (as well as
from others - thanks to all) that their product PC/TCP supports DEC
Ethernet connectors via the drivers supplied with DECnet DOS.  

PC/TCP is supplied in the UK by Unipalm (145 St Neots Road, Hardwick, 
Cambs, CB3 7QJ. Tel: 0954 211797 Fax: 0954 211244).   FTP Software can be 
reached by email on the Internet at info@ftp.com.

HOWEVER, I have learned that PC/TCP uses about 150KB of memory, if the
Interdrive option which provides NFS is installed, whereas Sun's PC-NFS
uses only about 85KB.  I have checked with Sun and Dec as to the
availablity of a driver for the Vaxmate's Ethernet connector to allow
the use of PC-NFS, but they have not been able to help.  

Two questions:
Have I got accurate information about the relative memory requirements
of the two packages?

Can anybody suggest where I might search for or get a driver for PC-NFS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OPTION OF BUYING A DIFFERENT ETHERNET CARD IS NOT
AVAILABLE, SINCE THE VAXMATES HAVE NO EXPANSION SLOTS.  This is because
they do not have the DEC add-on expansion box, and we do not have the money
to buy any!

All suggestions welcome, please respond by email, and I'll try to
summarize any responses more quickly than the last time!

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