wargo@sdics.UUCP (03/28/87)
Hi there; We are looking into a gateway box that will go from appletalk to ethernet. From what I have been able to pick up most people are using a Kinetics FastPath box and xxx's software. My questions are: 1) Are there any other gateway boxes in use that are worth looking into? 2) What software would YOU recommend for this application? Thanks for your help. Dave Wargo ucbvax!sdcsvax!sdics:wargo Ice Cream, it isn't just for dessert anymore.
brian@hcx1.SSD.HARRIS.COM (06/23/87)
I just received some product literature from Kinetics.
EtherSC connects the SCSI port of a Mac+ directly to Ethernet. Price: $1250
Fastpath connects Appletalk and Ethernet. Price: $2500
Etherport SE is an internal Ethernet controller board for the SE.
It goes for $850.
For most of the products, It says that software exists that allow you to
connect the SE (with board) to DEC VAX/VMS, UNIX, and TCP/IP networking
systems.
One piece of software that looks interesting is MacNIX/Net from a company
called Eurosoft. Supposedly, UNIX file systems and commands are mapped
into icons, pull-down menus, and dialog boxes. You could copy files
between your host and mac by dragging a file icon. If anyone has info
on this package, please send me e-mail.
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------- -------sec@uhmanoa.UUCP (07/09/87)
I would like any informations concerning appletalk to Ethernet. What kind of products available and pricing(both hardware and software). We will be mainly connecting appltalk<->sun<->vax. Is it possible to implement TCP/IP in conjunction with appletalk?(mail, ftp and etc). Thanks