Re: LocalTalk-to-ethernet convertor?

[radmon@my-dejanews.com]

In article <70l29f$g92$1@opal.southwind.net>,
  Randy Shackelford <shack@onyx.southwind.net> wrote:
> Well here's the deal: I bought a used Shiva etherport SE card back in '95 or
> so. The software was ancient so I called Shiva to ask about an update. They
> told me that Dayna bought their ethernet products. They were called Etherport
> when Shiva made 'em. Dayna told me that they supported every type of Shiva
> Etherport card except the Etherport SE (natch) and that the Etherport line
> was now known as Daynaport. So later on when I got some Nubus Etherport cards,
> I went to Dayna's site and got the Daynaport installer to use with 'em.

Ok, so Shiva sold some of its products to Dayna.  Intel bought Dayna.  Then
Intel bought Shiva.

> You're making it sound like the Intel buyout of Shiva just took place.

No, it *hasn't* taken place; the offer is on the table, but the deal won't be
closed for 3-6 months, probably, assuming it's approved by the government
and Shiva's shareholders.

> But their buyout of Dayna was months ago.

This I was not aware of.  Thanks for that info.

> Perhaps Intel bought both Shiva and Dayna after Shiva sold off the Etherport
> line to Dayna.

That would make sense, judging by the facts.  Why Intel would want both
companies is beyond me, though.

Thanks again for clearing this up.

   Tim

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