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                         NetNotify 
           The Newsletter for Network Professionals
             June 3rd, 1996 - Volume 1. Edition 3

        via FTP - ftp.netcent.com/netnotify/netno1-3.txt
        via CIS - GO NOVUSER - download netno1-3.txt
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You may (un)subscribe to NetNotify by sending a message to 
NETNOTIFY-REQUEST@KI.NET with the word (un)subscribe in your 
message.

Vendors, PR Agencies and MARCOM personnel with important 
information to get out to the masses should direct inquiries to 
NETNOTIFY-MARKETING@NETCENT.COM.

Mail administrators interested in making NetNotify available to a 
large number of internal employees and reducing traffic to their 
Internet gateway should direct inquiries to 
NETNOTIFY-LISTMASTER@NETCENT.COM.

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Greetings Notified Ones!

It has been two short weeks since we popped into your email 
basket and we're back with more great information.  In fact, only 
in edition 3, we have some changes to announce due to the 
feedback we have been getting from our subscribers. 

Previously, we asked readers for ways in which to improve the 
publication to add even more value. From the many responses that 
we received, change is now in the wind:

Increased Frequency - A key request from subscribers was to go 
from a bi-weekly to a weekly publication. Doing so not only gets 
the information to you faster, it also reduces the amount of 
reading you have on your plate.  Our weekly publication will 
start distribution on June 16th.

Views and Reviews - Our proposal to include product reviews 
related to the networking industry received a very positive 
response. Watch for our reviews section starting with the 
following issue!

Hot Sites - A new section will be added to NetNotify called "Hot 
Sites".  This section will provide references to hot new sites 
that our subscribers recommend.  If you have a site that you 
think is hot, drop a line in our suggestion box.  After we review 
that site, if it's HOT, watch future editions of NetNotify for a 
reference.

A common response that we received from our subscribers, which to 
be perfectly honest, was shocking, were wide spread offers of 
support and assistance. Although we just could not respond to 
every message that we received, for those making offers, a big 
thanks goes out to you! At this time, there are only two areas 
where assistance could be used - recommendations and vendor 
contacts.  We already have thousands of subscribers, but there is 
still a nice chunk of the industry that doesn't know about us.  
By all means, feel free to tell your friends, associates and user 
groups about NetNotify!

As for vendor contacts. We're always interested in providing 
details on patches and promo's from leading vendors in the 
industry.  If you have a contact at one of these vendors and 
think they would be well suited to NetNotify, please drop us a 
line at netnotify-marketing@netcent.com.

At NetNotify, we are always looking for ways to improve and add 
value for our subscribers. Literally, as you read this message, a 
great new service is being created.  No details on what this 
service will be (don't want to take the fun out of it) BUT, Phase 
1 of this service will be directed at all you Microsoft and 
Novell certified professionals out there! If you are a consultant 
with your MCP, MCSE, CNE or MCNE, or if you are an ATEC or NAEC 
and would like to hear how you could take advantage of this new 
service, drop our marketing group a line for the low down!

Last but not least, a word of warning. The past two weeks have 
been abnormally slow.  The number of new patches and fixes from 
the vendors that we monitor is greatly reduced, looks like all 
the software is running A-OK now ;-). Furthermore, everyone must 
have a lot of extra money floating around since the number of 
freebie offers and promo's has dropped off.hmmmmmm. Just wanted 
you to know, we're still on the ball!

`Nuff said, on with the show!


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What's In This Edition?
=======================

   Voting - You Can Make A Difference
o  NetNotify Goes HTML? - Survey Says......

   Patches and Fixes
o  NetWare Clients
o  NetWare Connect
o  NetWare Operating Systems
o  NetWare IP
o  Novell GroupWise
o  Adaptec
o  Compaq

   General News and Tidbits
o  This Mag is HOT - FREE Sample issue!
o  Chatting Away on CompuServe

   Education, Seminars and Conferences
o  New Novell Course in Beta - Seating Limited!

   New Products
o  I Want It On My Web!  

   Promotions and Price Slashing
o  Quarterdeck Brings You Fun In The Sun - MEXICO!

   The Winners Circle - Current Contests
o  Contest - Win COLD CA$H

   Getting In Touch with Us

==================================
Voting - You Can Make A Difference
==================================

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NetNotify Goes HTML? - Survey Says......
----------------------------------------

The vote on whether to go to an HTML format is over.  It was very 
close, too close for comfort actually, but the Nay's have won.  
For the time being, NetNotify will remain as is, not as an HTML 
document.  From the comments we received, one thing was apparent: 
confusion.  The comments that were provided from some subscribers 
made it obvious that they were a little confused about what was 
involved in providing an HTML version of the newsletter.  

Due to the amount of confusion, in a few weeks we are going to 
provide a SMALL sample copy of what the HTML version would look 
like. This sample will NOT contain all of the regular content in 
NetNotify but will give you and idea of what to expect. More on 
this as things progress.


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Patches and Fixes
=================

The following patches have been released since Edition 2 of 
NetNotify:

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NetWare Clients
---------------

To download, GO NWOSFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP 
site at ftp.novell.com.

C32FAQ.EXE  - Client 32 FAQ

NPTR95.EXE  - NPRINTER Open Beta for Client 32 for Windows 95.

---------------
NetWare Connect
---------------

To download, GO NWGENFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP 
site at ftp.novell.com.

NWC203.EXE  - Upgrade for NetWare Connect v2.0.25 and 2.0.27 to
              2.0.28. This update includes various bug fixes, a 
              few enhancements,  and most importantly, improved 
              dial-up support for Windows 95.  Users should also 
              download NWC204.EXE and NWC205.EXE.

-------------------------
NetWare Operating Systems
-------------------------

To download, GO NWOSFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP 
site at ftp.novell.com.

41NDS9.EXE  - NetWare 4.1 NDS Update - DS.NLM V5.01, DSREPAIR.NLM 
              v4.35, DSMAINT.NLM v4.92. This update contains a 
              variety of fixes and updates for 4.1 customers and 
              its implementation is highly recommended by Novell.

NADHEP.EXE  - Update French NETADMIN.HEP file for NetWare 4.01 
              users. Resolves the "wrong version" error presented 
              with your help file.

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NetWare IP
----------

To download, GO NWGENFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP 
site at ftp.novell.com.

NIPW2X.EXE  - An update patch for NetWare IP Workstation for 
              users in the following situation - using NetWare 
              Connect and NetWare IP with IP Workstation version 
              2.2 who have not already implemented the NIW22B.EXE
              patch.

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Novell GroupWise
----------------

To download, GO NGWFILES on CompuServe or visit Novell's FTP site 
at ftp.novell.com.

PILOT.EXE   - Toolkit for GroupWise Pilot.  Pilot allows you to 
              setup a GroupWise system and populate it with 
              accounts, simulating messaging traffic as if real 
              users were transmitting messages.

SMTNLM.EXE  - GroupWise SMTP/MIME Gateway. Using this NLM will 
              provide you with MIME, SNMP and SMP support.

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Adaptec
-------

To download, GO ADAPTEC on CompuServe.

7800OS2.EXE - New OS2 drivers for AHA-294x and AHA-394x adapters.

NW4X.EXE    - Adaptec Drivers for NetWare 4.x

NW31X.EXE   - Adaptec Drivers for NetWare 3.1x

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Compaq
------

To download files, visit Compaq's web site at 
http://www.compaq.com/support/files.html, their ftp site 
ftp.compaq.com or on CompuServe, GO COMPAQ.

SP1840.EXE  - Compaq HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) and System 
              Management drivers. Correct incompatibility issues 
              with the Compaq Support Software Diskette for 
              Windows NT Version 1.18 or earlier and Microsoft 
              Windows NT 4.0 (Beta 2). 


Patches/Fixes section of NetNotify. If you have a specific 
request on what you would like added, be sure to drop us a line 
at the suggestion ID! 

========================
General News and Tidbits
========================

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This Mag is HOT - FREE Sample issue!
------------------------------------

Even if you're not a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft 
Certified Professional Magazine is an essential guide for 
obtaining expert technical advice on Microsoft BackOffice(TM) 
while providing you with career development tips, education 
resources, industry news and much, much more!

MCP Magazine is the only resource created just for technical 
professionals seeking Microsoft certification. These folks are 
HOT and they're committed to keeping reader motivation high and 
supplying how-to information MCPs can depend upon, including how 
to keep expenses associated with certification to a minimum.

Sounds good doesn't it? Well then, give them a call today for 
your FREE sample issue! 

Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, Phone: (714) 476-1015 
or (888) 4-MCPMAG Email: mail@mcpmag.com

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Chatting Away on CompuServe
---------------------------

The CompuServe clan have some great online conferences coming up 
over the next two weeks. If you're on CompuServe already, be sure 
to check them out! If not, this may just be the reason to sign-up 
today.  All conferences are being held within the CompuServe 
Convention Center - GO CONVENTION.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4 - 9 p.m. EDT, financial consultant Brian Laibach 
discusses company benefits and retirement planning.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT, Dilbert creator Scott Adams 
discusses his new book, The Dilbert Principle.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 - 10 p.m. EDT, Yana Parker discusses writing 
an effective resume.

===================================
Education, Seminars and Conferences
===================================

--------------------------------------------
New Novell Course in Beta - Seating Limited!
--------------------------------------------

Novell Education is running a second beta for course 537 - 
NetWare Client and Printing Solutions on June 12-14  in Herndon, 
VA.   This hot new course provides in-depth information on 
configuring NetWare 4.x client printing from Microsoft Windows 
NT,  Windows 95,  IBM OS/2, Apple Macintosh System 7.x,  and UNIX 
environments. This 2 day course is lab intensive with half the 
time used for hands-on activities! Seating is VERY limited. 
Novell is only looking for 3 CNAs,  3 CNEs,  3 Master CNEs and 3 
CNIs. If you're in the Herndon area and interested, you can 
register today by calling (800) 233-EDUC.

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New Products
============

--------------------
I Want It On My Web!  
--------------------

If the rallying cry of the 80s was "I Want My M-TV!", the battle 
cry of the 90s is anything Web-related.

In response to the Web delirium, Concord Communications recently 
introduced Network Health - WebLink, a turnkey Web viewing 
solution that includes all the components you need to become "Web 
ready" and use your intranet to provide network reports and 
additional management information on demand.

Using any industry-standard browser, you can gain direct access 
to critical network management information, including daily and 
weekly network performance reports. Use Network Health - WebLink 
as the foundation on which to build additional network reports 
and access other shared management information such as 
directories, network maps, and other departmental files. 

This is a product not to be missed!  For more information, or to 
receive a demo, drop by Concord's web site or call today!

Concord Communications, Web http://www.concord.com/weblink.htm 
Phone: (800) 851-8725 Email: info@concord.com.

=============================
Promotions and Price Slashing
=============================

-----------------------------------------------
Quarterdeck Brings You Fun In The Sun - MEXICO!
-----------------------------------------------

If you're thinking about buying some new software, think long and 
hard about Quarterdeck. For a limited time, purchasing two 
Quarterdeck products and booking at a participating hotel will 
get you two round trip tickets to Mexico for FREE! There are some 
restrictions that apply, but if you've been contemplating that 
well deserved vacation, stop by Quarterdeck's web site at 
http://www.quarterdeck.com. Great Software. Great Vacation!

=====================================
The Winners Circle - Current Contests
=====================================

The doors have closed for our first three contests and we have 
some winners!

Gregg A. Nicholas of MI has won himself a free exam coupon from 
Novell.

David A. Lee Kim of ON has just picked up a copy of DreamLAN's 
NDSLogin Utility.

And last but not least, congratulations to Gordon Jones of CA and 
Carl Chavez of CO who have each won a free MCP Assessment exam 
from VFX Technologies!

Congratulations to all the winners!

Although we don't have any new contests for this edition of 
NetNotify, there are two still in effect. The first is for a free 
months edition to the Novell Support Encyclopedia.  If you 
haven't entered yet, be sure to download NetNotify Edition 2 from 
our FTP site.  

The second contest is for cold CASH.  That's right, you can win 
currency and all you have to do is refer new subscribers to 
NetNotify!

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Contest - Win COLD CA$H
-----------------------

At NetNotify, we're having a subscription drive and that means 
COLD CA$H, in your hands, just for referring new subscribers. 
Each time you refer a new subscriber to NetNotify, tell them to 
send a message to CONTEST-COLDCASH@NETCENT.COM letting us know 
who sent them. On August 31st, we will be drawing 5 names out of 
the hat and each will win $100! There are no restrictions on the 
number of times that your name can be entered.

========================
Getting In Touch with Us
========================

Publisher - Doug Archell
internet:darchell@netcent.com
SnailMail: 1760 Storrington St, Pickering Ont. LIV 2Y1
Phone: (905)839-3114 FAX: (905) 839-6304

ListMaster     - internet:netnotify-listmaster@netcent.com
Suggestion Box - internet:netnotify-suggest@netcent.com
Marketing      - internet:netnotify-marketing@netcent.com


END OF NEWSLETTER #
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