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<B><FONT SIZE=6>1 Introduction </FONT></B>
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Acorn OmniClient is a universal desktop filer for network-based
filing systems running on Acorn RISC OS computers. It allows Acorn
platform users to store and retrieve files in conjunction with
`alternative' file servers, and makes the most of hardware and
software located on local area networks (LANs) that use Acorn
machines.
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It embraces the following network filing systems:
<UL>
<LI>Acorn AUN Level 4
<LI>Acorn Access and Acorn Access+
<LI>NFS (TCP/IP Protocol Suite)
<LI>Lan Manager (NT workstation 3.1 and 3.5, NT Server 3.5, NT
Advanced Server 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups).
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OmniClient provides a simple, consistent view of network file
services to RISC OS users, irrespective of the server type or
protocol used.
<H2>Packing list</H2>
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The Acorn OmniClient pack consists of the following components:
<UL>
<LI>Envelope containing a software disc; the disc contains the
following software:
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<LI>!Omni
<LI>!BootNet
<LI>!InetSetup
<LI>!Internet
<LI>!OmniSetup
<LI>!LMPasswd
<LI>!System and !Sysmerge
<LI>Example boot files.
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<UL>
<LI>Release note
<LI>Owner registration form
<LI>This guide.
</UL>
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If any of these is missing or damaged, please contact your supplier
without delay.
<H2>User <A NAME="licences">licences</A></H2>
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Where user licences are required to use file server software it
is still a requirement of the vendors of this software that you
purchase the relevant user licences.
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Examples of software configurations requiring this are:
<UL>
<LI>Lan Manager
<LI>NT Server
<LI>Windows for Workgroups.
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<H2>Further Reading</H2>
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<LI>TCP/IP Protocol Suite (Release 2)
<LI>AUN Manager's Guide (Release 3)
<LI>Ethernet Design and Installation Guide
<LI>Network Acorn by Geoff Preston; Northwest SEMERC, 1994.
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<H2>DCI4</H2>
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The software modules that make up the protocol stack, allowing
network communication to take place between machines, have been
updated from DCI2 to DCI4 (DCI stands for Device Control Interface)
The new version of DCI allows much greater flexibility in mixing
and matching device drivers and different protocols. OmniClient
requires DCI4 to operate, and a complete set of DCI4 software
is supplied as part of this product (within !System).
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Ethernet cards will be supplied with DCI4-compatible modules on
them, but you may find that old cards may contain DCI2 versions,
which you'll need to update. You may either get updated ROMs from
your supplier, or use the software provided.
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The use of !BootNet is described in detail in the AUN Manager's
Guide that is part of the Level4 Fileserver product. Specific
hints and tips that cover the various combination of card and
software are included in the Release Note for this product.
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