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On Tue, 9 May 1995 Dougatlake@aol.com wrote:

> Rex,
> 
> Thanks for the I-way info on how to set up a server. I'll check into it. But
> what would you charge to set a server up for me? [I'm a too-new newbie.]

Where are you located?
You may find you need very little help, especially with the Slackware 
and Plug-N-Play distributions.


I can do a standard configuration in under 2 hours.  You would probably 
want to get Gateway2000 or equivalent, with CD-ROM drive and about 800 
meg to start.  Linux will used about 40 meg, and X11 (which you wouldn't 
put on the monitored server) will take up about 200 meg (including 
Andrew).  My reccomendation is to get a Commercial copy of Linux and then 
make sure that your hardware box will work with it.

I usually charge about $150-200 for a Linux installation, and another 
$100 for the dial-up internet connection (some providers have strange 
SLIP or PPP dialogues).  This assumes that I can come in during my spare 
time (after work or week-ends).  You couldn't afford me prime-time.

I've loaned copies out to several people who brought Linux up themselves 
in less than 1 day, just by following the manual's instructions.

Slackware is especially nice because you can go back and "redo" most of 
the installations with different configurations.

It seems you can find quite a few young men who will set you up for 
around $100.

> Doug.

	Rex Ballard
	Standard & Poor's/McGraw-Hill
	Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect
	the Management of the McGraw-Hill Companies.


From rballard@cnj.digex.net Tue May  9 20:55:29 1995