With the intention of making this task as straightforward as I can, can anyone advise on what must have been done many times already...
I have an '86 plus which I've just got back to working order (4MB RAM, 20MB HDD - what a buzz) and now I'm done with the screwdrivers I need to try and get some software onto it. Here's what I do have: Ethernet network, shared internet access through a gateway, bunch of PC's and a G3 iMac running OS9.2, OS X .1/.2/.3 and .4 (it's a test machine). I have a 7200(?) running OS8 (I think) tucked away in a cupboard, but no ethernet transceiver at the moment. Given that the plus has only got the original sales pack of system discs (sys 6) what's the bare minimum I need (and is it possible) to hook up to the local network for either terminal access to the OSX iMac, or ideally FTP access to the outside world. I know that one of the first things to get a hold of is an Asante EN/SC or similar with drivers - beyond this I'm struggling. This is really an isolated little machine right now, with diddly squat residing on the HD, and no floppies which I can pull out of a box (looooong gone - though I may have some CDs with 68K file archives on) As it's generally a test environment, I'm not precious about the PCs - these can be re-built with 2000 Server, 2003 Server, Linux etc. It has been 15 years or so since I messed about with Macs to the extent that I need to now, so any advice (like 'give it up now fatboy') would be gratefully accepted. Anyone help with making the shopping list? Ian -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/75 - Release Date: 17/08/2005 -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
