Re: Apple and linux question

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Terence J. Boldt <apple2@cgocable.net> wrote:

> I saw some discussion of Netatalk.  There is a patch that supports the IIgs,
> but I have not tried it yet.  Also, you would either need a
> Localtalk->Ethernet bridge (available for $$$ anywhere iMac's are sold) or
> there is a utility for 68030 Mac's to act as a bridge for you.  Sorry, I do
> not recall the name of it.

Perhaps you are thinking of Apple's "LocalTalk Bridge" software?

It is commercial, and hasn't been available for some time.  It runs on a
lot more than just 68030 Macs, but has compatibility problems with MacOS
8.5 or later.

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