[comp.protocols.appletalk] What is EtherTalk ?

scott@gestetner.oz (Cyberspace Cosmonaut) (03/19/90)

What is EtherTalk ? I know that it lets Mac users use Ethernet Cabling instead
of the usual LocalTalk cabling, what I specifically need to know is which
protocol is used. Is it the standard ethernet protocol (whatever that is) or is
it some type of Apple standard just running at a higher speed due to the
Ethernet option (ie would a standard Ethernet device be able to talk to the Mac
or would the software need to be rewritten) ?
I have also heard of EtherTalk phase 2 - what is it ?
Any help appreciated, thanks, Scott.

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