Info on filesystem for Mac network connected to UNIX

[Gene P Sohn]

Hi, I've never used the news net before, so I apologize beforehand for
any and all etiquette violations and whatever else I'm not supposed to
do, including sending this to newsgroups to which this message doesn't
apply.

Anyway, I'm researching the different possibilities for filesystems
for a Mac-UNIX configuration.  The catch is that the UNIX we're
connecting to is non-standard--that is, we use Kerberos authentication
on a 4.3 bsd UNIX.

Frankly, I'm pretty new to networking and so I really have little idea
where to start.  My advisor has given me a couple of programs to
research, and also hunt for any public-domain programs which might do
the trick.

Therefore I'll ask about Gatorbox, and TOPS.  Does anyone see a
problem with using either of these programs, or even better, does
anyone have a running Mac/UNIX net using Gatorbox or TOPS?

Opinions concerning the relative merits of Gatorbox, TOPS, and just
about any other MAC fileserver program would be appreciated, in
addition to what Kerberos can do to these programs' ability to run
effectively, if it has an effect.

I know this is, at best, a rough wording of the problem, but I hope
someone can help me.  Feel free to educate me on any aspect of
networking in the process--I really feel pretty ignorant.  :-)

Again, the basic objective is a fileserver program which allows the
Mac to access an existing (that might be important) UNIX network which
uses Kerberos.

Please reply to me directly, if possible.  I only check news
infrequently and irregularly.  Thanks!!

Gene Sohn
macfreak at athena.mit.edu
Compuserve: 72427,2602