On Aug 1, 2004, at 9:15 PM, Dana Collins wrote:
Hi Wayne,
Actually, it's my friend using AppleTalk, *or* file sharing (if that is now
distinguished in Panther) - he's trying to interface the G4 with 2 Emacs
just purchased, and an HP LaserJet (1600 I believe). The Emacs perform
flawlessly via AppleTalk (though your suggestion bears sharing; he would
have to check to see if an Ethernet card is available for the model printer
he has) - the G4 refuses to go out and look around (so to speak). I find it
very strange that it (the G4) can do all the network things one is supposed
to do with the Ethernet port *except* outgoing file sharing (again other
units can reach out and connect TO the G4; the G4 can't reciprocate) - it
does not make sense.
You are correct; it makes no sense. There must be a problem with the way your friend has his networking configured. AppleTalk can be used for printing while not being used for file sharing between computers. AppleTalk is NOT synonymous with file sharing. It's not the same thing and has never been. File sharing can be over an AppleTalk network, but it doesn't have to be. TCP/IP can be used instead of AppleTalk
Confusing? Of course it is--and that is why I despise AppleTalk. But file sharing does not require AppleTalk.
Regards,
Wayne
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