On Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at 09:49 PM, Darren wrote: > Michael B. wrote: > >> Does ANYONE know of any no or low cost PC to Mac networking solutions, >> or >> have any ideas on how to do this? I have heard something about Win2000 >> Server having Mac networking solutions, but I have the Pro version. I >> did >> notice that my Pro version has an AppleTalk network driver, but I >> can't get >> it to work at all. I have even thought about either using a Linux >> server as >> a go-between, or waiting until I can afford a G3 upgrade and >> installing OS X >> to see if that will connect better, but that is still not solution for >> the >> IIfx. >> > > BasiliskII on a pc. It emulates a 68k mac including appletalk via > ethernet. > Costs nothing and you can use the rom image from the IIfx. > Can be a little tricky to configure right but its easier than linux and > does a better job.
Also a solution but one that would require you to "boot" a Mac on your PC, then be able to copy the files to the other Macs on the network. Extra steps but it _is_ a workable solution. Then again Linux, netatalk, and Samba are also free except for maybe a blank CD and spare PC. Hey! Here's an idea: Won't Darwin x86 do both Samba and Appletalk? Load up a cheap PC with Darwin and you'll have the underpinnings of a Mac OS X server. Yet another possibility... Mike Hebel -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
