[aclug-L] Re: WFW 3.11 Networking

[Mark Jacobs <mjacobs@xxxxxxxxx>]

    You will need to get the 32bit tcpip stack from micorslough. It is available
online but I dont have the url with me, I will try to find it tonight and post
it. I have 2 "antiques" in my network at home.

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.