About

There are three kinds of people in this world:

• Those who do not use computer networks
• Those who suffer from problems with computer networks
• Those who have no problems when they use use computer networks

That's right - many of us have issues relating to computer networks. It's difficult to believe that there are any people in the third category. Under these circumstances, we all need the help offered by The Net Works. Yes, those networks that are touted as being simple and accessible to everybody do leave a great deal to learn.

If you need help, like so many others, then you can submit your query to The Net Works. You will receive responses from subscribers around the world.

Our collective information, background, and knowledge helps us help each other keep those networks running.

Topics

The Net Works includes queries, recommendations, and tips for using networks.

• Queries about features using any networks
• Queries about features working with any platform
• Converting from one networking system to another
• Workarounds for bugs in networks
• "Sniffers" and other such devices
• Programming networks
• Switching to a different network program
• LANs, WANs, and others
• Preserving your settings or special features when upgrading your network
• Preserving your settings or special features when upgrading your server

Guidelines

Bug reports should be submitted to The Net Works, with the following specific information:

• The name of the network
• The version
• The specific problem
• When the problem is noticed
• What issues seem to trigger the bug
• Proposed or requested solution

The developers of various networking software packages have been invited to join The Net Works as well. They may choose to discuss the issues that we raise, but they will not respond to attacks.

Who should join

The Net Works is designed for anybody who does networking under any platform. That includes the following groups of people:

• Experts in a specific networking system
• Developers of networks
• Users of networks
• People who want to know about networking
• Executives who want to know what features are available
• Typists
• Professionals who use networks in the course of their work
• Programmers, developers, and designers of networks

What is excluded?

The following topics will not be discussed on this forum:

• Pushing your own product
• Putting down a particular product
  • Rather, put your comments in the positive

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