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To: Rishi Gupta who wrote (17250)	8/25/1998 2:22:00 PM
From: Dirk Dawson	Read Replies (1) of 213173

iMacs can "speak" the Appletalk language (protocol) via their built-in ethernet port using Ethertalk. When speaking this language across ethernet they can communicate with other ethernet-capable devices (printers, other PCs, etc.). This is usually done through a hub (5-port=$50). Some older printers and Macs don't have built-in ethernet, and can only "speak" Appletalk through their serial (modem/printer) ports using Localtalk. Farallon and Asante are selling adapters (routers, really) for around $100 that translate Localtalk-to-Ethertalk and Ethertalk-to-Localtalk. Once this translator is in place, iMacs (ethernet) can see a Mac Plus (localtalk) and vice versa, or a Localtalk Laserwriter. Note: Prior to the iMac, these devices cost around $250 (almost penalty pricing for those companies holding onto old non-ethernet equipment). Even my non-iMac clients will benefit from the price reduction. Dirk

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