A switch is an intelligent hub.
using a hub the data is returned to every workstation. The workstations
that did not request the info say sorry, that's not mine.
with a switch, the info is returned to only the requesting work station.
Less traffic on the network and results in faster thruput. The difference
in cost does no longer justify using hubs. I have been insisting on
switches for some time now. My customers are happy. and those that I
switched from hubs to switches have really noticed the difference. I use
3COM switches, good reliability and quiet operation.
Bernie Lis
----- Original Message -----
From: "Manuel de Aguiar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: Upgrading to R:BASE for Windows 6.5++
> Hello MikeB,
> Do you mind expanding a bit on the difference between a "switch" and a
"hub".
> TIA,
> Manuel
>
> MikeB wrote:
>
> > If you are using 100mb nics and a 100mb switch instead of a hub, you
> > shouldn't notice degradation, considering the data through the network
is
> > nearly as fast as data from an 6-8mb/sec Ide harddrive.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Walker, Buddy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 11:38 AM
> > Subject: RE: Upgrading to R:BASE for Windows 6.5++
> >
> > > Cheryl
> > > I have always ran R:Base from the server even 4.5+ DOS versions. I'm
> > > running on a Netware server.
> > >
> > > Currently using R:Base 6.5++ for windows.
> > >
> > > Buddy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: McClure, Cheryl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 10:35 AM
> > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > > Subject: RE: Upgrading to R:BASE for Windows 6.5++
> > >
> > >
> > > I recall being told that R:BASE ran better and faster when it was
> > installed
> > > locally, so that's what I did. If we keep increasing our users it
makes
> > > sense to switch to a server location. Perhaps this would be a good
time
> > to
> > > do it. Would I need to make any other changes besides installing
R:BASE
> > on
> > > the server and changing the icon pointers? Should I expect any
> > differences
> > > in the way R:BASE will function?
> > >
> > > Cheryl
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Walker, Buddy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 8:48 AM
> > > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> > > Subject: RE: Upgrading to R:BASE for Windows 6.5++
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheryl
> > > If you haven't changed the code for specific 6.5++ code then you
should
> > not
> > > have to lock everyone out.
> > >
> > > That is one reason why I have my 60 or 70 users running R:Base from
the
> > > server. I just need to change/update the server and I'm done.
> > >
> > > Buddy
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: McClure, Cheryl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2001 8:28 AM
> > > To: Rbase-L (E-mail)
> > > Subject: Upgrading to R:BASE for Windows 6.5++
> > >
> > >
> > > I'm ready to upgrade our group of about 20 users to R:BASE for Windows
> > > 6.5++. R:BASE for Windows v6.5+ (1.833xRT03) is currently installed
on
> > each
> > > computers hard drive. I have heard that it's important for everyone
to be
> > > running the same version of R:BASE. Does this mean I need to lock
> > everyone
> > > out of the databases for an afternoon while I run from computer to
> > computer
> > > deleting the old version and installing v6.5++? Any tricks or advice
to
> > > facilitate the transition? Thanks!
> > >
> > > Cheryl
> > >
>
