Links to other sites

Preface

As I researched info for my own site, I've run across many a website that provides information of one type or another about Macs, networking, or products that would be of interest to networking people. For people who need a good starting point for general interest Mac links, check out the Apple Evangelist web site.

Macintosh networking sites

• MacWindows - This site is dedicated to providing info and news for people looking to integrate the Mac OS and Windows.
• Networking 101 - The section of the Networkable Mac Games website that specifically addresses hooking up your systems.
• One Mac to one PC - This site talks about hooking up Macs and PCs, with a primary focus on game playing.

General Networking Sites

• Ethernet Page - A great resource for people who want to examine Ethernet in detail. Until I ran across this page, it was all a big mystery to me.
• How to build a crossover cable - A page with detailed directions for assembling your own crossover cable.
• MakeItSimple's Crossover Cable - Another page with crossover cable construction steps.

Networking Product Sites

• Macintosh Internet Tools - A list of available TCP/IP server programs for use on Macintosh intranets and the internet.
• Providing Internet Services on the Mac - A site dedicated to helping you run intranet/internet server programs on the Mac.
• MacOS PCI directory - A list of all networking cards for PCI-based Macs.
• Asante Ethernet Adapters for older Macs - If you've got a Mac that doesn't have a slot for an Ethernet card, these can get you connected.
• Japanese Mac networking site - My browser can't make heads or tails of it, but they've got some great diagrams!

Networking Product Vendors

• Apple - Developers of the AppleTalk protocol and lots of related software, as well as hardware servers, hubs, and peripherals.
• Asante - Offers a wide variety of networking software and hardware.
• COPS - Makers of CopsTalk, a Windows AppleTalk client.
• Dayna - Offers a wide variety of networking software and hardware.
• Farallon - Offers a wide variety of networking software and hardware, including PhoneNet adapters.
• ProSoft Engineering - Has taken over development of the Mac Novell Netware client from Novell. They support it, as well as sell the client on-line.
• Tut Systems' Silver Streak - An Ethernet system designed to run across standard phone line.
• Sonic Systems - Offers a wide variety of networking products and hardware.
• The ARC - The Apple Resource Center, which sells a number of parts for Macs, including networking stuff.
• DAVE - A Windows network client for the MacOS, made by Thursby Systems.