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#Mac-PC network

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#99141From: krazy imagesApr 28, 1994 9:41 PM
Hi all, I have seen many comments and articles about getting Macs and PCs in a network. I want to connect my new PowerMac 8100 to the DEC XLs via Ethernet (the Mac comes with an Ethernet port). Any general ideas before getting into it? Thanks! ana /krazy images
#99182From: Don LandisApr 29, 1994 4:12 AM
Ana: A friend of mine did this with ease using a network software called TIM BUCK 2 or something like that. I don't know where he got it but he said it worked great. They were doing a lot of porting files back and forth for photo retouch and compositing on MACS and rendering on 3DS. If you need I'll call him on the phone and get the details for you. Hees not local.
#99390From: krazy imagesApr 30, 1994 12:59 PM
Thanks for the reference, Don! I think that you are talking about Timbuktu, which let you not only share resources but run Windows/Macintosh apps in any computer connected to the network (well, it let you run the app in the native computer and get it displayed/controlled throught your keyboard/mouse). It is pretty inexpensive and I have it on my list. I don't think that any further help on this specific one will be needed, but thanks for the reply anyway! ana /krazy images
#99302From: John TissavaryApr 29, 1994 4:42 PM
Apparently Lantastic 6.0 can do this no problem. M&M (marion marks) left a post about this, but I don't remember the details. Why don't you pop over to the Artisoft forum and ask some questions? John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
#99391From: krazy imagesApr 30, 1994 12:59 PM
I am thinking in getting Lantastic and forget Net/30. If it integrates easily with the Mac (at not additional cost, that could be the way). I will get a look to their forum. Thanks John! ana /krazy images
#99446From: John TissavaryMay 1, 1994 3:00 AM
>>I am thinking in getting Lantastic and forget Net/30. If it integrates easily with the Mac<< You're welcome. Let us know what you find out. John Tissavary (LUNA cie)
#99466From: Richard J. SmithMay 1, 1994 1:41 PM
I think you can get NDIS for lantastic 5 for free in the Lantastic fourm if that will help you but it will slow your ethernet down quite a bit.
#99503From: krazy imagesMay 1, 1994 8:54 PM
Thanks Richard! I will take a look to the Artisoft forum. ana /krazy images