Re: PC on a Mac network

Stephen Collins (edtech@sec.micro.umn.edu)
Wed, 31 Jan 1996 00:00:31 EST

John Bilotta writes:
> Our school has an existing Ethernet network running AppleShare on a Mac
> server. A parent has donated a 386 PC that we would like to add to the
> network to be used primarily for Email and some net surfing. We have
> purchased an ethernet card for the PC, but are stumped as to where to find
> the appropriate network software.

First, you will need lower-level drivers for whatever ethernet adapter
you have. These will probably be included on a disk that came
with the adapter. Otherwise check with your vendor.

Next you need socket layer drivers (the same as MacTCP drivers)
which on the PC are the WinSOCK drivers. There are configured
pretty much exactly the same way.
<URL:ftp://ftp.winsite.com/pub/cica/win3/winsock/twsk21f.zip>

Then you can install whatever applications you wish,
Netscape included.

That's assuming that you are using Windows. If you're stuck in
DOS, then I suggest you look into MINUET for the complete
package (drivers & applications)

> Should we look to the PC card vendor or
> would Apple have the right software?

Apple won't have the PC software. They have something, but that's
not what you want to use.

Stephen E. Collins
sec@web66.coled.umn.edu
http://web66.coled.umn.edu/webmaster.html