Re: [NTLK] Appletalk

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Sun Jul 06 2003 - 23:36:03 PDT


On Mon, Jul 07, 2003 at 04:59:58PM +1200, Tony Kan wrote:
> Hi Folks
> While setting up a peer-to-peer wireless LAN at home on Windows
> 2000, I came across the network connections dialog box where one can
> install various protocols such as NETBEUI and TCP/IP. I noticed that
> Appletalk was one of the choices on offer. I recall reading that the
> only possible Ethernet connection with PCs and Newton MP2x00s is via a
> Mac emulator and a compatible NIC. Does my discover work around this
> set up?

The PC-based Newton docking software (NCU, et al.) don't speak
Appletalk, so it still won't work even if you have Windows itself
speaking Appletalk.

Sorry...

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