Re: [NTLK] LocalTalk <=> EtherNet

From: Joshua Braddock (joshua.braddock_at_sendit.nodak.edu)
Date: Tue Feb 11 2003 - 16:52:46 PST


I got my LCII back, and am gonna install a nic in it.. if i can find one :-)
So, when i do that, i will install the bridgy stuff. Now, is it ok to leave
a LCII on 24/7? i also need to install a new fan in it, cause the one in it
is missing.. anywho..
~Joshua Braddock~
~15 year old eMate owner =)~
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Beals" <bandy_at_cinnamon.com>
To: <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLK] LocalTalk <=> EtherNet

> >>>> [want cheap way to get from one end of house to other for internet]
> >>> [asante box on ebay for 1/3rd list]
> >> [free ethernet makins']
> > [Localtalk takes more than cables, esp the bridge to ether]
>
> I was not clear. Ditch the localtalk idea, go with flat-out ethernet
using
> scavenged materials. 10baseT is sadly more than fast enough, even for a
2x00.
>
> The only reason to use localtalk is if you have [all!] the gear to do it
but
> don't have an ether card for your newt, or if you have a localtalk-enabled
> printer to use that's supported by the printpack.
>
> andy
>
>
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