Re: [NTLK] Direct connection Mac and Newton

From: Frank Gruendel (fg2_at_pda-soft.de)
Date: Wed Jan 21 2004 - 13:30:52 PST


>> However, you will need to use a Hub, Switch, or a router
>> in order to connect the Newton to the Mac.
>> A crossover will not do it.

Allow me to disagree politely. Using a crossover cable I have
always been able to connect to my old Mac running Mac OS 9.
I have had cases, though, where the Newton wouldn't recognize
a particular card brand in this setup, but fine when using
a switch.

Frank

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