Subject: Re: Networking questions YDL2.0
From: David C. Hacker, DVM (dh55145@alltel.net)
Date: Tue Jun 19 2001 - 11:38:45 MDT
I run netatalk on my linux box so I can mount the linux partitons on the macs
and transfer files. I haven't tried it but I think there is a reverse client
that will let you mount appleshare volumes from your mac on the linux
desktop.
On Tuesday 19 June 2001 06:05 am, you wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> Thank you for proposing your help.
>
> YDL 2.0 is running on it as the subject line implies ;) I was finally able
> to network to some extent these stations, but I now got into the message I
> posted on a latter message (Oversized Ethernet Frame).
>
> I am wondering right now if the rtl8139 driver TSS is using is the latest
> from Donald Becker, I am using it as a module right now. If not I may need
> to recompile the latest version in the kernel. I read "horror stories" as
> far as recompiling that driver. I am even wondering if changing the driver
> will make a difference, maybe Dan or Hollis can give us some insights on
> this?
>
> These stations are on a 5-port Linksys EtherFast switch (1 PC + 4 Macs (3
> OS 9 + 1 YDL 2.0)). I am running Miramar PC-MacLan on the PC (great
> software for PC/Mac connections, BTW).
>
> What are you running on your Macs to "see" and transfer files from and to
> your Linux box? and what about your PC?
>
> TIA,
>
> Philippe
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Comeau
> To: yellowdog-general@lists.yellowdoglinux.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 12:58 AM
> Subject: Re: Networking questions YDL2.0
>
>
> HI,
> I'm not a networking expert by any means, but I managed to get my ydl 2.0
> box up and running on a network of macs and pc's without a hitch. Maybe a
> little more detail of how you have these machines connected could be a
> start? What is running on the ydl box? Dave
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Anyone out there with good knowledge of TCP/IP that could help me
> troubleshooting my network. My YDL2.0 linux box is still not alive on my
> existing (and fully working) network of Macs and PC.
>
> Any help would be appreciate.
> Hardware: PPC9600/350
> NIC: SMC 1211Tx
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Philippe.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 970.453.8331
> www.evsdesigns.com
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-- David C. Hacker, DVM 923 B St. #32 Schuyler, NE 68661 dh55145@alltel.net
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