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NetNotify
The Newsletter for Network Professionals
June 17th, 1996 - Volume 1. Edition 4
via FTP - ftp.netcent.com/netnotify/netno1-4.txt
via CIS - GO NOVUSER - download netno1-4.txt
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Still Scratching My Head
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Every so often someone says something that just floors me.
Sometimes, I chalk it up as a close encounter of the BDU kind.
Others can be just too difficult to pass up. You know what I
mean. The ones that you read once, then twice, trying to figure
out what planet the person came from.
Last week I was speaking with a couple gents from the planet
Venus. High level execs in two VERY large organizations in the
networking industry. Hot companies, hot planet. The purpose of
the discussions: to get these two companies on-board with
NetNotify. It's really a very simple process you see. Vendors
send listings of new patches/fixes to a central location, then
presto, out the door it goes.
After much discussion, the results still have me scratching my
head. Although the comments varied slightly between the two
residents of Venus, the first comment really sums it up:
"Why would one of our clients want this? We post information
about file updates on our web site. If they want details on new
patches for our products, all they have to do is visit the site."
Bueller..
Bueller..
Has anyone seen Bueller?
After getting out of the hospital earlier this week (major
concussion from banging my head against the wall), discussions
resumed. As it stands right now, our friends from Venus will
consider participation, but there's a catch. Somehow, I must
prove that administrators and consultants don't actually have the
time to surf sites high and low each week looking for new patch
and promo information.
To this end, I'm looking for feedback from the notified ones. Do
you like the publication? Does it provide VALUE to you? And, most
importantly, do you think it's in the vendors best interest to
participate?
If you can, please take a few minutes to jot down your feelings
on this issue and fire them off to netnotify-
marketing@netcent.com.
`Nuff said, on with the show!
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What's In This Edition?
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Patches and Fixes
o NetWare Clients
o NetWare Connect
o NetWare Operating Systems
o Novell GroupWise
o Novell MultiProtocol Router
o Adaptec
o Compaq
General News and Tidbits
o NetWare Century Fix Coming for Year End
o Three More Viruses to Keep you Company
o New Conferences on CompuServe
o So Long NOVHW
o Watch the Wires For Hayes Modem Upgrades
o CompuServe Gets Explored
o Free Newsletter About Internet Resources
Education, Seminars and Conferences
o Visual Basic 4.0 Assessment Exam A Stone's Throw Away
o And Another Certification Hits the Streets
New Products
o You, Me and XTD
Promotions and Price Slashing
o Improve Your Messaging Backbone and Save!
The Winners Circle - Current Contests
o Contest - Win COLD CA$H
Getting In Touch with Us
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Patches and Fixes
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Before jumping into the latest listing of patches, some news and
general information.
A few requests have come in for longer descriptions of each patch
listed in NetNotify. Although we would love to accommodate these
requests, at this time it's just not possible. Descriptions
provided are based on the summaries available from the various
vendors. We are working with several vendors to
get more descriptive summaries listed, but until that time, we're
doing the best we can with what we are given.
To expand on our patches and fixes coverage, a handy new robot is
almost ready for prime time. This `bot will allow us to cover an even
greater number of vendors automatically. Unfortunately, there is
virtually no consistency between vendor FTP sites. If all continues
according to planned, the robot will be churning away for the next
edition with coverage starting for Novell,Adaptec and Compaq patches.
From there, we'll be expanding with <knock on wood> a minimum of two
new vendors each week.
Once the `bot is running at full steam, we will no longer be
providing references to forums on CompuServe. Listings will
refer to FTP sites and directories only.
That said, time to get patched with the following listing of new
releases since the last edition of NetNotify.
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NetWare Clients
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NPTR95.EXE
Description- OPEN BETA REFRESH Nprinter for Win95
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nc32w952/
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NetWare Connect
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NWC203.EXE
Description- NetWare Connect 2 Maintenance. You must download
NWC204 and NWC205 as well.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/dial/nwc2/
NWC2TP.TXT
Description- NetWare Connect Technical Tips
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/dial/nwc2/
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NetWare Operating Systems
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SMSUP5.EXE
Description- Current SMS files for NetWare 3.11, 3.11 SFT III,
3.12, and 4.XX. These SMS files are compatible with
SBACKUP and associated modules currently available
in SBACK5.EXE (or later) on CompuServe.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/<select OS>/
LANDR6.EXE
Description- Latest LAN drivers and support modules
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/<select OS>/
CDUP3.EXE
Description- Latest CDROM.NLM and supporting files for NetWare
3.12 and 4.1. Includes support for IDE cdrom devices.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/<select os>/
STRTL5.EXE
Description- STRTL5.EXE contains STREAMS, TLI, SPXS, and IPXS NLM
update files.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
41NDS9.EXE
Description- Directory Services Update. DS.NLM V5.01,
DSREPAIR.NLM v4.35 and DSMAINT.NLM v.4.92.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
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Novell GroupWise
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GDSMTP.EXE
Description- GroupWise 4.1 DOS SMTP Patch 01
CompuServe - GO NGWFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/gateways/gw41smtd/
OFCK41.EXE
Description- This release includes enhanced checking routines for
detecting and removing orphaned message attachments.
Will initially reduce the overall size of the
message store and will further assist system
administrators in maintaining clean GroupWise system
installations.
CompuServe - GO NGWFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/grpwise/gw41add/<version>/
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Novell MultiProtocol Router
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WAN31A.EXE
Description- Current maintenance patch for "WAN Extensions" for
NetWare MultiProtocol Router 3.1 (MPR 3.1). Novell
recommends that all WAN Extensions 3.1 owners
download WAN31A.EXE.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/inet/mpr31/
MPR31A.EXE
Description- Current maintenance patch for NetWare MultiProtocol
Router 3.1 (MPR). Novell recommends that all NetWare
MultiProtocol Router 3.1 owners download MPR31A.EXE.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/inet/mpr31/
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Adaptec
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To download, GO ADAPTEC on CompuServe.
7800WNT.EXE
Description- Windows NT driver for AHA-2940, AHA-3940, and
AIC-78x0
7800UNIX.EXE
Description- 7800 Manager Set v1.30 for SCO & USL Unix, AHA-2940,
AHA-3940,and AIC-78x0
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Compaq
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To download files, visit Compaq's web site at
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/, their ftp site
ftp.compaq.com or on CompuServe, GO COMPAQ.
SP1956.EXE
Description- ROMPaq Firmware Upgrade for Deskpro XL ver. 03/09/96
This firmware will upgrade a Deskpro XL to a March
09, 1996 ROM.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/ROMPaqs/
SP1954.EXE
Description- Firmware Upgrade Diskette Ver. 2.30 Rev A. Allows
you to upgrade the Firmware for Compaq Fast-SCSI-2
Hard Drives, Compaq SMART SCSI Array Controllers,
Compaq SCSI DAT and Tape drives.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/ROMPaqs/
SP1937.EXE
Description- This will create a ROMPAQ disk for the ProLinea 5xxx
CPU which contains the 586Z ROM Family, the ROM date
will be 04/24/96. This ROM provides a workaround for
PCI boards that have TI380 PCI chip on them.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/ROMPaqs/
SP1844.EXE
Description- Ver 1.05, LAN Adapter Support Software for Banyan
VINES(R) 6.0.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/Drivers/
SP1838.EXE
Description-v1.05, Peripheral Adapter Support Software for
VINES(R) 6.0.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/Drivers/
SP1616.EXE
Description-Compaq Extended Feature Supplement 2.10 for SCO
UnixWare 2.10.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/Drivers/
SP1615.EXE
Description-Compaq Extended Feature Supplement 2.10c for SCO
UNIX 3.0.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/Drivers/
SP1614.EXE
Description-Compaq Extended Feature Supplement 5.10 for SCO
OpenServer Release 5.0.
FTP DIR - /pub/softpaq/Drivers/
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General News and Tidbits
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NetWare Century Fix Coming for Year End
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If you've been wondering what would happen to your NetWare
systems when the year 2000 comes around, fear not. Development
for 3.11, 3.12 and 4.1 patches has completed and the fixes are
moving on to the testing stage. Expect to see updates made
available some time by the end of 1996. If they slip..oh well,
there's still four years to go ;-)
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Three More Viruses to Keep you Company
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Once again, the sleuths at Dr. Solomon's have released
information about three new viruses that have hit the wires.
WM.NOP is a new WordMacro virus 'in the wild' in Germany. In
order to spread, this virus requires the German version of
Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 or above; under other language
versions of Word for Windows, the virus will infect NORMAL.DOT
but will not spread further. Infected documents contain the
macros AutoOpen and NOP.
WM.AntiDMV is a new WordMacro virus; it is reportedly in the wild
in various Mediterranean countries. Although designed only to
spread until 1 June 1996, it is possible that many infected
documents and templates may still exist.
WM.AntiDMV contains only one macro, AutoOpen. If an infected
document is opened under Microsoft Word for Windows, and your
system date is set prior to Jun 1 1996, the virus infects
NORMAL.DOT. The virus also removes the macro AutoClose from
documents and templates, if it exists.
Hare.7610 [aliases Krsna and HDEuthanasia] is a new virus which
has been reported repeatedly in many countries around the word
[United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Russia]. The
virus infects COM and EXE files on execution as well as the
Master Book Record and boot sector. Infected files grow in size
by between 7630 bytes to 7800 bytes [approximately].
The virus overwrites the partition table in the MBR. When the PC
is booted from a clean system disk, the hard disk is inaccessible
at a DOS level. Access is normal when the PC is booted from the
hard disk.
On August 22 and September 22, the virus will produce the
following message, and will then proceed to overwrite all system
hard disks.
"HDEuthanasia" by Demon Emperor: Hare Krsna, hare, hare...
For more information visit Dr. Solomon's web page at
http://www.drsolomon.com
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New Conferences on CompuServe
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There are 3 great online conferences scheduled for all you Kool
Kats on CompuServe. Sit back, flick on the trusty modem and enjoy!
SATURDAY, JUNE 22 - 10 p.m. EDT, group discussion regarding aging
in today's society, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM).
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 - 6 p.m. EDT, writers discuss the profession and
vocation of writing, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 - 9 p.m. EDT, Dr. Daniel Goleman discusses his
new book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ,
CompuServe Convention Center (GO CONVENTION).
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So Long NOVHW
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In a move to improve the functionality of the NetWire services on
CompuServe, the Novell Hardware forum (GO NOVHW) has been put out
to pasture. New message areas are available in the NOVCLIENT,
NETW3X and NETW4X forums to facilitate this change. Be sure to
adjust your online readers to compensate for this change!
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Watch the Wires For Hayes Modem Upgrades
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Summer is the time for special treats. The beach, the ice-cream
man and now, Hayes. Hayes? Yup, you got it, Hayes. The giants of
the communications world will be offering downloadable Flash-ROM
upgrades to 33.6kbits/s for their Optima and Accura line of
modems. Details of the coming upgrade (available Q3) will be
posted to their Web site and BBS in July.
Hayes Microcomputer Products, Web: http://www.hayes.com BBS: 770-
446-6336.
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CompuServe Gets Explored
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Normally I'm not a betting man, but a year ago I would have bet
the farm that it wouldn't happen. Now it has. So what's "it"?
"It" is a very cozy deal between CompuServe and Microsoft. This
new alliance involves the distribution of the CompuServe
Information Service and WOW! with the Windows 95 OS. CompuServe
will also be promoting Internet Explorer as its primary Web
browser, which will be included in CompuServe 3.0 (currently in
beta.)
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Free Newsletter About Internet Resources
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A new free newsletter has hit the wires, sponsored by
Internic. The "Scout Report" is a weekly publication offering a
selection of new and recently discovered Internet resources of
interest to researchers and educators. The newsletter can be
viewed online, or you may subscribe to receive this handy
publication right in your email basket. If you're interested in
the Internet, this is one newsletter you should definitely
checkout.
The Scout Report, Web: http://rs.internic.net/scout/report FTP:
ftp://rs.internic.net/scout/
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Education, Seminars and Conferences
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Visual Basic 4.0 Assessment Exam A Stone's Throw Away
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Considering writing the 70-65 VB4 exam from Microsoft? Looking
for a cost effective study aid and assessment test to help you
along the way? Fear not, help is a stone's throw away. The gang
at VFX Technologies, publishers of MCP Endeavor, will be
releasing their new 70-65 assessment exam within the next week to
ten days. Watch the wires for updated info on getting your hands
on this gem!
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And Another Certification Hits the Streets
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It's time to consider larger business cards folks. Yet another
certification program has come out, this one from Novell.
Novell's Internet Manager certification is comprised of 6 courses
and 5 exams. Courses cover a variety of topics ranging from the
new 652 - Understanding and Applying Internet Concepts to 605 -
NetWare TCP/IP Transport. Only two of the required 5 exams are
out now, with the remainder coming out sometime this fall. For
details on this new certification, contact your local NAEC or
Novell.
Novell Education, Phone: 1-800-233-EDUC, Web:
http://education.novell.com
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New Products
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You, Me and XTD
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What do full document management capabilities, integrated
calendaring and scheduling, task management, shared folders,
conferencing and World Wide Web access all have in common? If you
answered Novell's GroupWise, you're right! Shipping of the beta
GroupWise 5 product has now begun, allowing customers to provide
feedback on services and functionality.
For details on GroupWise 5, visit Novell's Web site at
http://www.novell.com/groupwise/
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Promotions and Price Slashing
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Improve Your Messaging Backbone and Save!
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In less than 5 minutes, Novell MHS users can improve performance of
their mail systems, ease administration, and tighten up that
security. Not only will you save time, BUT, you'll also have a
few extra bucks in your pockets for those days off at the beach.
Until September 30, Infinite Technologies has a sweet dealing
running where you can save up to 40% if you upgrade to Connecty.
The company's Connecty product is a high performance messaging
backbone providing e-mail connections to the most popular LAN
based e-mail programs, the Internet, and all MHS compatible e-
mail applications such as BeyondMail, DaVinci eMAIL, ExpressIT!,
and Notework.
Infinite Technologies, Contact: David Horwitz Web:
http://www.ihub.com Email:david@infinite.ihub.com Phone: 410-363-
1097 Fax: 410-363-3779 Snail Mail: 11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings
Mills, Maryland 21117
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The Winners Circle - Current Contests
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The doors for the free month's edition of the NSEPRO are now
closed. And our winner..drum roll please:
Congrats' to Jennifer Parr of Georgia. There were many entries,
and Jennifer was one of the handful of people that actually
answered all of the questions correctly.
The question most commonly answered wrong - How many CD's are
included with each edition of the NSEPRO. Suprisingly, the
majority of entrants answered 1. The correct answer - 2.
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Contest - Win COLD CA$H
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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.
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Getting In Touch with Us
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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
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