Re: Simple IIGS-Mac network - boy i feel stupid

[shack@onyx.southwind.net (Randy Shackelford)]

GUDAT,HENRIK MICHAEL (GUDATH@EZINFO.VMSMAIL.ETHZ.CH) wrote:
: Hi Net,

: I'm in the process of building a REALLY simple LocalTalk network. I have
: enabled everything that has the name "network" or "appleshare" in it :), but I
: still can't log in as a user on the mac. Can anyone help?

: The setup is as follow:
: Mac:
: Sharing Setup: file sharing enabled, program linking, too (but nonsense, I know
: :) )
: Network CP: LocalTalk
: Users & Groups: <Guest> with all rights
: File Sharing Monitor: shows that my HD can be shared

: IIGS:
: Unfortunately, I have damaged system disks and thus had to copy some files from
: an old system 6.0 developer CD (notably the AppleShare FST)
: The AppleShare control panel shows no ApplTalk zones - everything is
: blank...dammit :)
: Slots: slot 1 & 7 set to appleTalk
: I have a serial cable (the one from the printer) plugged into the printer
: ports.

: I'm an idiot when it comes to networks. However, if there's a quick fixfor my
: problem, I'd appreciate your help.

The easy way is to log on to file sharing with the same name as the owner
name which you set in the sharing setup control panel. You bypass all the
privileges you set up in users & groups that way so no worries with 'em.
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Randy Shackelford                                 I was internet
shack@southwind.net                               when internet wasn't cool