ation of Windows 2000 Advanced ServerCostDownloadable: $129.95Physical Shipments: $169.95Pricing per seat:1,000 standard hosts (each) = $4510 guests (each) =$101.99Total $46,020Information http://laplink.com/products/llgold/overview.asp Stac Softwares ReachOut Enterprise version 8.42Platforms and protocols supportedReachOut can handle just about any remote-networking configuration. ReachOut Enterprise is available in a network-only or modem/network version. The latter supports modem-to-modem, LAN, Internet, and ISDN connections. When it comes to linking the host and viewer, five methods are available, starting with straight modem, ISDN and network links using TCP/IP, IPX or NetBIOS protocols. The software also provides support for direct cable connection, and you can use the software over dial-up links configured using a range of remote access hardware and software. The supporting platform can be either Windows NT or 95/98 - a unified install routine works out what platform you use and loads the necessary modules to suit. Support for older Windows 3.1 and DOS systems is also available, and there is a browser plug-in, known as ReachOut Passport, for viewers only. This supports the same features and user interface, but allows you to connect to hosts over an Internet or intranet connection using a Web browser.Installation and resources requiredReachOut provides a typical, compact or custom install. A typical installation requires 7,382 KB of disk space; the compact edition requires 2.13 MB. ReachOut makes use of a small memory footprint to provide a full-featured remote control product, lacking only audio chat and the ability to record sessions. The program provides a series of wizards that ease installation and configuration. During the installation on Windows 95clients, however, you have to update your Winsock to Version 2.0 in order to use IPX and TCP/IP protocols.An automated network installation creates an encrypted securi...
