Here's some helpful information and software for solving networking
issues.
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PC-NFS user's may find the IRIX network daemon , pcnfsd,
useful.
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Of course, you'll also need the option IRIX
NFS software.
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Some general pcnfsd information.
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Some sources of PC
networking software I've compiled.
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Here are my instructions for
installing PC-NFS on top of Windows.
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* Note: Pcnfsd has been included on all IRIX versions
since 5.3.
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For those wanting the source code, you can find it on the Developer's
Toolbox CD and also here.
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Users of standard Windows (WFW,Win95,WinNT) networking will
probably find the IRIX Samba
network software invaluable (includes full source code).
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Here is some general information on the IRIX Samba solution.
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Here is some information I found helpful in troubleshooting Samba on my
system.
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Looking for a commercial product; check out FacetWin for SGI!
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InPerson
user's may want to check Chameleon-NFS/UNIXLink
from NetManage.
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It now includes a Windows version of the InPerson
video conferencing software.
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As well a a complement of networking, NFS, and web tools; recommended.
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Here is a great source of information
regarding other topics in PC and Mac network connectivity. It includes
pointers on:
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You can also setup and install a
Post Office Protocol (POP) server
for remote e-mail access.
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Here's my quick start guide to setting
up Point to Point Protocol (PPP)
networking on an SGI workstation.
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If you are dealing with modems, check out my updated modem fix script
files for O2 and Octane (features higher speed baud rate support):
<e-mail the author>
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Last updated: 03.NOV.1999