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Following are Apple's announcements for the AppleShare FileServer,
LaserShare Print Spooler, and Appletalk PC Card. No price information was
included.
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AppleShare FileServer Introduced
AppleShare FileServer is software that allows up to 25 users to simultaneously
view and have access to the same folders, documents, applications, and disk
storage. AppleShare turns a dedicated Macintosh Plus computer and one or
more hard disks into a sophisticated file server for the AppleTalk Personal
Network.
AppleShare is fully integrated into the Macintosh Finder, so it is similar
to using a local disk drive, except that a number of users can access it at
the same time. All users on the network receive updated information in their
Finder windows each time a file or folder on the server is created, deleted,
or moved between folders.
Users can access the file server by using the Chooser, the desk accessory
currently used to select printers on the AppleTalk network. AppleShare can also
be access from other AppleTalk networks that are bridged to it. This
transparent availability of shared information improves communications in
any workgroup, allowing computer users to work more closely as a team--
sharing resources, gathering input, and consolidating information for projects.
Powerful access control features integrated into the Finder allow each user
to selectively share information stored on server volumes. They can then
determine from the icons in their Finder what their restrictions are for each
folder on the server volume. Using these access controls is easy since both
the Finder and a new desk acessory provide the ability to edit access
privileges.
Each user controls their own folders, deciding what information they want to
share and with whom--whether it be everyone on the network, a select workgroup,
or no one at all. Access levels can be controlled as well, with some users
being able to modify information in a folder while others are only allowed
to read the information.
Although accessing informaton involves using powerful controls, AppleShare
is easy to use. Each user needs only one password to use a server. Once
they've identified themselves, AppleShare manages all further access.
AppleShare is compatible with most of the software currently available for
the Macintosh. In the future, new applications taking full advantage of
AppleShare's capabilities will be available. Two examples are:
-- Multilaunch applications that can be used by several users simultaneously
-- Multiuser applications that allow several users to update the same data
file at the same time, using their own application software.
AppleShare effectively uses disk space by automatically allocating and
recovering disk space on server volumes. This allows users to start small,
increasing their storage capacity as needed by adding more hard disks.
AppleShare also lets users expand their network between different workgroups.
This is done by adding AppleShare servers to the AppleTalk networks together
with bridges.
System Configuration
To use the AppleShare file server, you'll need the following:
Required Equipment Optional Equipment
-- One dedicated Macintosh Plus as the File server
server -- Additional or large hard disks
-- One or more HFS-compatible hard disks -- Concurrent service application
(A SCSI hard disk is recommended) (such as Apple LaserShare print
-- One Macintosh 512, 512K Enhanced, or Network
Macintosh Plus computer for each user -- AppleTalk bridges such as Inter-
on the network Bridge or FastPath
-- Appropriate AppleTalk network cables Alternative cabling schemes for
and connectors for each workstation AppleTalk
and server -- PhoneNET
Recommended Equipment -- EtherSC
-- External disk drive or hard disk at -- FiberOptic LAN system
each workstation
-- The Network Administrator's Course
Authorized Desktop Communications dealers are eligible to order this product.
AppleShare FileServer (M0548)
AppleShare User's Guide (M0559
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Apple LaserShare Print Spooler Introduced
Apple LaserShare Print Spooler software allows you to use your computer
for other projects at the same time your document is printing on an
AppleLaserWriter or LaserWriter Plus. LaserShare decreases print delays
by as much as 80 percent.
LaserShare intercepts files going to the LaserWriter and quickly spools them to
the LaserShare server. The intercepted files are quickly stored on the disk
of its server Macintosh, and then printed when the printer becomes available.
In the meantime, your computer is free to work on other files.
Apple LaserShare Printer Spooler software runs on a dedicated Macintosh Plus
simultaneously with AppleShare FileServer software. It can also run by itself
on adedicated Macintosh 512K Enhanced. You use the normal print commands
from your applications.
LaserShare works with all existing Macintosh applications. Any programs
which do not support spoooling will automatically bypass the spooler
and print directly just as they always have.
The LaserShare Printer Spooler software can be accessed from any workstation
on its local AppleTalk network, or by other users through bridges linking
networks.
A first-in/first-out Print Queue of all unprinted documents can be viewed on
the server's monitor. The queue includes document status,name, user name,
date and time of spooling, and number of pages spooled. This lets you
prioritize more important jobs and delete unwanted ones. A printed log
containing similar information on documents they have already printed is
also available.
Another LaserShare feature is its automatic power failure recovery. Any
document you have waiting to be printed will not be lost if power to the
server is interrupted. When power is restored, the spooler reads the
Print Queue files and prints the stored files in the order assigned.
To use Apple LaserShare print spooler, you'll need the following equipment:
-- An Apple LaserWriter or LaserWriter Plus printer
-- A dedicated Macintosh 512K Enhanced or Macintosh Plus computer to act as
the print spooler. If LaserShare runs on the same server as AppleShare,
a Macintosh Plus is required
-- One personal computer that can print to the LaserWriter for each LaserShare
user
-- Appropriate AppleTalk Personal Network cables and connectors for each
user and the server
Authorized Desktop Communications dealers are eligible to order this product.
Apple LaserShare Print Spooler(M0558)
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AppleTalk PC Card Introduced
The AppleTalk PC Card allows you to attach you MS-DOS compatible computers
to the AppleTalk Personal Network, providing connection to the fastest
growing personal computer local area network.
You can enhance your documents produced with PC-based applications by
incorporating fonts, styles, and graphics that were previously unavailable.
You can print documents of near-typeset quality.
The AppleTalk PC translates documents into the PastScript page description
language, allowing you to access PostScript features for creating your
own custom graphics and layouts. Other word processing and spreadsheet
PC applications that are currently supported by the AppleTalk PC Card
are Wordstar, MultiMate, and Lotus 1-2-3. Print file formats supported
include PostScript, Diablo 630, and ASCII.
The AppleTalk PC Card establishes a standard from which developers
can create MS-DOS applications for AppleTalk. Two such applications
are InBox PC from Think Technologies and EtherSC from Kinetics. InBox PC
features electronic mail and file transfer between a Macintosh Plus and
an MS-DPS system. EtherSC is an SCSI Ethernet Interface that allows a
Macintosh Plus to run AppleTalk over a directly connected Ethernet.
To use the AppleTalk PC Card you need the following equipment:
-- An AppleTalk Personal Network
-- One AppleTalk Connector Kit
-- An MS-DOS-compatible computer with a minimum of 256K, two double-sided
floppy disk drives, or one hard disk and one floppy disk drive, and
PC-DOS Version 2.1 or later
-- One LaserWriter or LaserWriter Plus printer.
Technical Specifications
AppleTalk Protocol Support Interfaces
ALAP,DDP,ATP,NBP,ZIP,Echo, PAP RTMP RS-422 serial prot (230.4 kilobaud data
transfer rate); DMA interface to host PC
Drive Interface Configuration
Accessed through software interrupt Selectable Interrupt Request (IRQ),DMA
with parameter block Request and Acknowledge (DRQ and DACK),
and I/O Address; default configuration
corresponding to PC COM2 device
Processor Power Consumption (typical)
65C02; 1.8 MHz clock speed 4 watts at 5 volts DC
Memory AppleTalk communications controller
8 kilobytes RAM, 8 kilobytes ROM Zilog 8530 SCC
Accessible Fonts PostScript Programming Access
Courier, Helvetica, and Times Roman PostScript programming additions may be
(directly from PC LaserWriter Plus made directly within the text of a file
fonts (Using PostScript commands) so that programming additions can be
made available to all documents
The AppleTalk PC Card will be available for ordering in March, 1987 by
authorized Desktop Communications dealers.
AppleTalk PC Card (M2050)
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David Lassner, University of Hawaii Computing Center, 808/948-7351
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INTERNET: david@uhcc.hawaii.edujoel@gould9.UUCP (02/04/87)
Has anyone heard the rumor that apple has a very
hot multi-user database already ready to go for AppleShare?
And some of its larger third-party developers (notably Ashton-Tate)
are worried it will put them under if they release it?
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Joel West MCI Mail: 282-8879
Western Software Technology, POB 2733, Vista, CA 92083
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