Client / Server

        I am in charge of developing a client / server system.   I would
like all the input this group can supply me.  I am in the very early stages
(picking software, middleware, etc....) of development.  

      I am looking to basically rewrite much of or all of our existing
system.  The goal is to supply the users with a GUI interface, a more
efficient interface (drop down menus, push buttons, etc...), and a tool
which will provide our programmers easier / faster development /
maintenance.  The upgrade of our AS/400 will be to a Risc 620 machine. We
currently have a novell network on version 3.12, we are upgrading to version
4.11 within the next couple of months.   By the time we implement this all
users will be Windows '95 (assuming that is the way to go).  We have one
particular group using an NT server, which could also be available to me.
We code in COBOL, and use a lot of Opnqryf.  We support approximately 75
users who are active interactively, but also have a large volume of batch
reports.   
        
       Please let me know any insight regarding software, middleware,
connectivity, networks, etc....  I am starting from scratch and need help.

        TIA,

        Lance Van Winter  

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