Re: Help in upgrading a Apple IIgs

[shack@deimos.frii.com (Randy Shackelford)]

In article <22JUL199704241604@vax2.concordia.ca>,
Mitchell Spector <spec@vax2.concordia.ca> wrote:

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>>#2. I have a AppleTalk network. Can I integrate the IIgs into the network
>>and access files of a Macintosh hard drive?
>
>    Certainly, just plug a serial cable or PhoneNet connector into the
>back of the IIgs. Download Apple IIgs System 6.0.1 and use the Installer
>disk to set up things for an AppleTalk network (you will also have to
>go into the Control Panel and set the 'Slots' for AppleTalk; the ROM 01
>will require setting slot-7 with either slots 1 or 2).
>
>    You can only "AppleTalk" one way, the IIgs will be able to see and
>access the Macintosh hardrive but not the other way around. If you need
>more details, David Empson is probably the most knowledgable and well
>experienced AppleTalk person in this group to talk to. :) You can also
>use Dejanews to do a localized search for articles that have been
>posted to comp.sys.apple2 and look for keywords such as 'Appletalk'
>and 'Empson' and you should find some very detailed articles and
>instructions on what you need to do. One note, without a hardrive it
>can be a bit tricky (you'd need to setup a special boot disk).

I just looked at the online FAQ and saw that it's kinda lacking substance
on this topic. I suppose the maintainer is lean on expertise in the area.
It just gives an overview of what you can do, no specifics or instructions.
I'd say I've also done about everything you can do Appletalk wise with IIs,
including setting up an Appleshare 3.0 server to boot from, sharing files
and network printers, even getting my IIs to talk to my ethernet Macs via
a router. Not only with IIgses, with a workstation card equipped //e as well.
So either David or myself should definitely be able to help with any problems.

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Randy Shackelford                                 
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