There were some problems, both hardware and software, but Rob was very helpful in solving these. The implementation looks very clean, the distribution was very good, and we are in general satisfied. The second number should be considered with the fact that our net links are 9.6Kbps lines. We plan to bring up ProNet and Ethernet under this software in the future for our own local use, as well as to continue to beta-test future releases of the software. This is putting the heat on those of us who actually try to make these things happen, and the pressure is uncomfortable, but we will probably be able to make it.
Management usually dumps some enormous amount of money onto the project, and wait and see.
Management usually gets what it wants. It is merely unfortunate that the conversion timetable is so optimistic. Because I mentioned that the British were adopting RFC733, it seems appropriate to pass along this anouncement. Excuse me if I enter a little late in the discussion, but I only heard of these plans of late. Dot is found commonly.