[aclug-L] Re: WFW 3.11 Networking

[Ryan Claycamp <ryanc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, Jan 23, 2000 at 01:07:02PM -0600, James G. wrote:
> What is the cheapest way to network Linux to Windows 3.11 in order to
> use the windows printer on Linux?
> 
> The problem I noticed is that samba requires TCP/IP  in order to work
> (which doesn't come with Win 3.11).
> 2nd problem is that Linux IPX or Novell Client requires a novell server.
> I assume that the Novell server in my particular case must be for
> windows 3.11.
> 
> So, this would mean that I would need either TCP/IP or Novell Server for
> Win 3.11 to share a Windows 3.11 printer with Linux (which I assume are
> commercial products (if they are still available).
> 
> Are there any free products available for this purpose?
> Is this the only way to do the job that I want?
> 
> James G.
> 

I checked the Samba page, and found this link for a WFW 3.11 client <
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/Clients/WFW/ >.  Hopefully this will
help.

Ryan
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