On Aug 26, 2004, at 1:24 PM, George Mogiljansky wrote:
But you still need the remote machine to dial-up and then you need the IP #, right? George
No, this doesn't involve TCP/IP at all.
Mac 1--Phone ===[giant phone system]===Phone--Mac 2
All done with apple talk, it's like connecting two slow local talk cables between the two computers.
The remote system is set to answer the phone.
Your mac calls the number, phone rings on other end, remote mack picks it up, the modems establish a connection, and you're off.
Essentially the same thing as your ISP does, but without getting onto the internet, hence no need for an IP address.
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