Chapter 26. Accessing UNIX from Windows

James Edwards and Steve “Mor” Moritsugu

  • Windows and TCP/IP

  • Dial-up networking

Tip for Beginners

It is very common to find Windows PCs on people’s desks with network access to a UNIX server. Many Windows utilities, such as Netscape, can be used in place of UNIX character-based utilities, providing great synergy. This chapter discusses how to set up that connection.

Most users operate one of the Windows family of operating systems on their PCs—the majority making use of the Windows 95/98 version. It’s likely that these same users will need to communicate with UNIX hosts, either located within their own network or in public networks such as the Internet. This chapter addresses the issues of providing ...

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