Re: Apple and linux question

[Mike Pfaiffer <pfaiffer@mbnet.mb.ca>]

Nick wrote:
> 
> Drop 20 bucks and get another serial card.

	I have a multiport card. To use it I have to compile in some support
for it into the kernel. The downside is I don't know enough about linux
to do this properly (my C compiler needs to be set up as well).
 
> The other thing would be to connect the Mac to Linux using ethernet and then ftp
> the files over, or even better, use Linux as a router and browse the web
> directly from the Mac.

	Oddly enough, this IS in the works. As more cash becomes available more
things are being done. I may be able (if I figure out how) to connect
the GS and the Mac via Appletalk, This way I ftp the software from the
486 to the Mac and transfer to the GS with Appletalk. Once I get some
more cable, another network card, and a whole lot of knowledge it
shouldn't take too long. ;-)

	Actually it never occurred to me to ftp the information to the Mac.
When I get a network up and running this is what I think I'll do.

	OTOH, Once I get the networking software on the Mac I'll be able to
avoid the 486 completely. I'll contact my ISP and see if they have some
advice...

				Later
				Mike





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