ralerche@lindy.stanford.edu (Robert A. Lerche) (10/23/89)
About two weeks ago I asked the network about connecting Mac's, a
LaserWriter and a Sun workstation in such a way that the Sun can spool Mac
output. (TOPS is available for the Sun but does not yet provide this
feature.)
Many thanks to all those who responded. Here is the summary.
The method of choice seems to be a Kinetics FastPath box for the
Appletalk-to- Ethernet bridge and the Columbia (University) Appletalk
Package. This provides complete connectivity including spooling of Mac
output and file server support on the Sun.
I quote from file INFO in the CAP distribution on cunixc.columbia.edu.
----------
ABSTRACT
--------
CAP is written for BSD 4.2 Unix and derivatives. CAP implements a library
containing a portion of Apple Computer's AppleTalk protocols. In order to
use this package you need an AppleTalk/Ethernet bridge (e.g. Kinetics
FastPath box). CAP includes a number of applications that can be used to
print to a LaserWriter, spool for a LaserWriter, and act as Unix based
AppleShare compatible file server (no support for AppleShare PC). CAP
also includes a number of sample programs and contributed software.
...
In addition, you may also wish to retrieve the KIP (Kinetics IP) files
from cunixc.cc.columbia.edu. They are in the directory kip. CAP
currently requires that you run the KIP code in your Kinetics box.
--------
I haven't tried to obtain the code yet (much less implement it) but
several responders report complete satisfaction with it. (One responder
pointed out that it's a bit difficult to install, requiring a fairly
competent technical person.)
One responder mentioned a product from Kinetics (makers of the FastPath
box) called "K-spool", which does spooling but not file server. Also, as
reported, it is not available for SunOS 4.0 yet.
Again, thanks for all the responses. A note to readers: I haven't checked
any of this information myself (other than looking at the files on
cunixc.columbia.edu).