on 7/28/05 3:00 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >... i.e. OSX won't see your System 7 AppleTalk Macs.
This is a myth. ALL versions of OS X support AppleTalk over Ethernet. They all work fine with AppleTalk-only LaserWriters. They will all "see" each other when attempting to set up File Sharing connections, given that you have turned on AppleTalk (2 places in OS X). What is incompatible is the versions of AppleShare File Sharing software. When the file sharing software is incompatible, the machines see each other and their names show up (meaning the AppleTalk protocol is working), but when you click them you get an error message and they cannot actually share any files. With OS X 10.2 and 10.3, you can usually upgrade the File Sharing client or server software on your older Mac to make it compatible and share files. Both 10.1 and 10.4 require a TCP/IP connection between the machines and AppleShare over IP, which became standard with Mac OS 9. The easiest workaround in that case is to keep a Mac OS 9 computer in the middle as a server. -- Compact Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/>. Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Compact Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/compact.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:compact.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/compact.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
