>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!
Been there, done that and it is all entirely true, but the person in question ran system 7 on his IIfx and he might have plans with it (like webbrowsing) that aren't very well supported by system 6 applications, hence OT looks like the way to go. Glad to know though more people are seeing the light. 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
