Networking

[Albert Cahalan]

> 	I would like to use linux for a small network consisting of 
> 
> 	1. An old Mac II
> 	2. Apple LaserWriter IINT printer (Connected via LocalTalk
> 		to the Mac II)
> 	3. A 486 DX2 with linux installed.
> 	4. A pentium pro 200 with NT installed.
> 
> 	I would appreciate some help on how to do this. Thanks.

Linux will do TCP/IP (NFS,SMB,lpr) and AppleTalk over Ethernet.
NT will too, and you can buy a LocalTalk card for it.
The Mac is junk, but maybe you can get Ethernet for it.
The Mac will do AppleTalk and TCP/IP over Ethernet.
If you must, you can connect the Mac to the NT box with LocalTalk.
Note that LocalTalk is _slow_ and should be considered obsolete.