[comp.protocols.appletalk] Need info on Modem-Sharing software

talley@hpuxa.ircc.ohio-state.edu (James T. Talley) (05/25/90)

I'd like to get opinions on modem-sharing software for LocalTalk
networks.  We are currently using ComServe (version 1.0) from
InfoSphere and are somewhat less than satisfied.  This version of
ComServe seems to have problems running with other INIT's,
running with MultiFinder, dealing with crashed connections, and
dealing with a router that disappears at 5:00 PM.

We need a software solution to share an existing serial device
from the Mac's on our network.  I have heard that Shiva and
perhaps LaCie also have similar software.  I would appreciate
hearing from anyone who has tried these packages or can propose
an alternate solution.  EMail responses are just fine.

Thanks,

James Talley
talley@hpuxa.ircc.ohio-state.edu