network GSs - file server

[jchappel@tyrell.net (Jeanne Chappell)]

I am a dedicated Apple IIGS User and have a couple of Mac-GS related
questions.  Excuse me if I use the wrong terminology - I am pretty
ignorant when it comes to networking computers.
 
  1)  I am interested in buying a Mac to be used for TWO purposes
        1. to run Mac software  *:)
        2. to network - use as a file server for my GSs
 
      Of course, I would like to buy the best, fastest possible but my
      pocketbook will not allow that.  I am running my GSs with a 10 Mhz
      ZipGS and RamFastGS with 1Mb cache so I am used to running at the
      fastest possible.  I certainly do not want to slow-down my GSs by
      networking.
 
      What would the minimum requirements be in the Mac (want COLOR)?
      (which Macs?)  I am confused about the different Mac capibilities.
      Too many to keep up with.
 
      What would be a good source for finding out more info about
      networking, etc? (written in 'simple' English  *:)
 
  2)  I remember some postings talking about Mac Notebook computers.  I
      recall something being mentioned that _some_ Notebooks (but not
      all) can be daisy-chained to your GS hard drive and will showup
      on the GS desktop as a disk volume.  I would appreciate more info
      about this.
 
      Could a Mac Notebook be used as a file server?

Thanks...  Jeanne

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