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From: long@mcntsh.enet.dec.com (Rich Long)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac.misc,comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Networking two Macintoshes: what do I need?
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Date: 16 Jan 91 21:12:24 GMT
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 I'd like to network a IIci and an SE. They are in close proximity to each
 other.

 Appletalk is fine, as high transmission speeds are not a priority, and I'd
 like to trade off hassle vs. cost. I know, for example, I could tie the two
 together with a serial line and use Kermit to transfer files, but I'd prefer
 a method that would let me mount a folder(s) from one machine on the other
 (preferably two-way--i.e. a folder from the ci mounted on the SE and vice
 versa at the same time). Security is not important.

 What products do I need to accomplish this? I know there's a shareware thingy
 called Public Folder--will this do what I need? How about hardware to connect
 the two machines? What are these PhoneNet things?

 Thanks for any help, I'm new to this!


Richard C. Long  *  long@mcntsh.enet.dec.com       
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