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Er... I really didn't think my comment here would end discussion, rather I hoped to get it going...<br />
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I should like to point out that installing YellowDog requires reading the compatibility list an all other pertinent documents. Once set up with updates etc, it seems much more stable and a lot quicker than anything Apple offers. (It IS Linux)<br />
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The samba server should provide what is needed for file sharing in an environment with windows boxes.<br />
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Cheers<br />
/RID
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Er... I really didn't think my comment here would end discussion, rather I hoped to get it going...

I should like to point out that installing YellowDog requires reading the compatibility list an all other pertinent documents. Once set up with updates etc, it seems much more stable and a lot quicker than anything Apple offers. (It IS Linux)

The samba server should provide what is needed for file sharing in an environment with windows boxes.

Cheers
/RID

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Hi all.<br />
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Need a new server. &nbsp;Currently MacG3. &nbsp;Only does file sharing, there are FoxPro tables on it, but no executables. &nbsp;I could go for another Mac (I understand OSx supports Mac and Windoze sharing), or I Could go Linux (using Netatalk and Samba). &nbsp;<br />
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WHat would you do? &nbsp;I need to &quot;make a splash&quot; at this place, so any foul up will be perceived as failure. &nbsp;What are the storng/weak points of each? <br />
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Hi all.

Need a new server.  Currently MacG3.  Only does file sharing, there are FoxPro tables on it, but no executables.  I could go for another Mac (I understand OSx supports Mac and Windoze sharing), or I Could go Linux (using Netatalk and Samba).  

WHat would you do?  I need to "make a splash" at this place, so any foul up will be perceived as failure.  What are the storng/weak points of each? 



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