This isn't *entirely* true, although OT makes getting the system on the net far easier. I'm using MacTCP under System 6.0.8 on my IIfx, and it seems to work fine, although it's not nearly as intuitive or easy to configure as OT is. Also, although I don't have experience with that particular network card, I'd bet you won't need any special driver. I have a number of nubus Macs running a wide variety of ethernet cards, and every one was recognized automatically (assuming the Ethernet extension is installed).
Doing ethernet under 6.0.8 is actually pretty cool. When researching for my silent Mac article on LEM, I built a dual floppy LC with the internal fan disabled. The thing is completely silent, and I've been able to shoehorn System 6.0.8, MacTCP, ethernet support, and support for my LaserWriter 16/600 onto one 1.4 meg floppy. The other floppy drive can be used for whatever app you'd like. Most small internet apps fit nicely on a 1.4 meg floppy, as do some smaller word processors. It's pretty cool reading and writing e-mail in silence! Also, the LC isn't all that slow under 6.0.8. I still have yet to use a Mac that "feels" faster than a IIfx under System 6! dustin >> the network card... is it innately supported by the OS, or do i need >> to get >> some drivers for that? is it ethernet? if so, i'm assuming 10Mbps. >> is IP >> part of the Mac OS? i'm guessing that's true at a certain level. > > You have to install Open Transport 1.1 and then 1.1.2 (both freely > available on ftp.apple.com) to get IP support on the Mac. You need at > least system 7.1 for this. > > Marten > > -- > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Check out the System 6 Heaven: > http://www.euronet.nl/users/mvdk/system_6_heaven.html > Subscribe to the LEM system6 list: > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > -- > Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | > -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> > The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> > --> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> --> 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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
