Re: Networking GS to a Mac?

[newt912@gnatnet.net (William J. Tripp)]

>> On the Mac side System 7.5.3 is running, Appleshare/
>> Appletalk/File Sharing enabled.  But neither system can see the
>> other.  What gives?  Do I need some special software on the Mac to
>> make it a file server?
>> 

>I'm having the same problem Jason. Except the only difference is I'm using
>system 7.1.2P (Performa 600) When I fire them both up, my Mac flashes a
>message that says "The selected volume is not compatible with this version
>of appleshare". I saw a post a few weeks back that said any system
>software version after 7.0 does not recognize PRODOS/GSOS. Maybe someone
>else can shed some light on this or maybe you can find the original post
>about it. I hope there's a solution 'CAUSE MY IIGS AIN'T GOIN AWAY!
>
>Anybody help with this?
>
>Cobey Myers

Maybe it is the system software ... I am running v7.5.1 on a Quadra 610
with no problems between my IIgs and my Mac.  On the Mac side, did you
enable file sharing and set the Network to AppleTalk?  Also, did you setup
a password and user under Users and Groups or enable program linking?

As far as v7.5.3 ... I've experienced numererous network errors on my680X0
machine.  I could not "see" my printer at all through AppleTalk ... and my
TCP connection went crazy all the time.  I suggest installing v7.5.1 on
the Mac's in question and trying again.  Until Apple gets OpenTransport
FIXED for the 680X0 machines ... I would avoid it like the plaque if I was
using AppleTalk for anything.

Hope I was helpful ...
William J. Tripp

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