Re: mac and IIgs networking?

[mathias <mathi@topmail.de>]

cool!

i only wonder where i can get apple share sw ver. 3.0.x for my mac i
can�t find it at apple :(

mathias

David Empson wrote:
> 
> mathias <mathi@topmail.de> wrote:
> 
> > i want to build up a no-harddisk-IIgs by using my mac as a server.
> > is it possible to boot up a IIgs from a mac and what hardware and
> > software would i need?
> 
> Yes, though you may not like the result.
> 
> You need to locate a copy of the full AppleShare software (for the Mac),
> version 3.0.x.  Later versions do not support network booting an Apple
> II, and earlier versions don't allow the Mac to be used for anything
> else at the same time (and only work under Mac System 6.0.x).
> 
> As far as the connection between the machines goes: you need to set up
> an AppleTalk network, which at a minimum requires a serial cable between
> the machines.  If you want to hook up more than two devices (e.g. a
> networked printer) then you need to use proper LocalTalk cabling, or
> Phonenet (which is cheaper).
> 
> The speed is nothing to get excited about: it is comparable to a 3.5"
> floppy.
> 
> --
> David Empson
> dempson@actrix.gen.nz
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