[aclug-L] Re: WFW 3.11 Networking

["Dale W Hodge" <dwh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> 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.

IIRC, there are two ways to go here.  1) use the above named files.  This
provides connectivity from inside WFW 3.11 only.  2) use the LANMAN drivers.
This provides connectivity from DOS without needing WFW running.

It's been nearly a year since I set up a DOS/WFW machine, but it will work.
At the time I last checked, both drivers were available *free* from
Microsoft.  If you don't find what you need, drop me a note and I'll check
my archives.

--dwh

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