>The problem is that they need to increase the hardware in N (at least 1
>station and printers), so it seems logical to install a server in N.
>They also run a standard package in DOS and my programs in FPD.
>
>At first view, we could link the 2 servers with ISDN at 64kb. Apart
>from budgetary considerations, would that be comparable in speed with PC
>Anyware that only has to refresh the screens, albeit at 9600baud?
>
>The client wants to expand the installation in N, but at minimal cost,
>since this situation is not definitive. In less that 2 years the whole
>operation is going to move to N, so whatever we do now will not be
>necessary anymore.

I think it depends on how much traffic is going to flow through the lines. Also if updated information is not a must in both sites, you should consider doing the updates in batch.