What do I need to get my LCIII online? — #3

Post #3 by Charlieman

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Networking
Post Date	Fri, 28 Mar 2008 - 20:19
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/what-do-i-need-to-get-my-lciii-online.12564/

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I've had this machine for over a decade, but haven't thought about getting it online until now. It's got a 68040/66 upgrade, FPU, 10mbps ethernet and 40MB RAM.

One of those Sonnett PDS upgrade cards that combined an accelerator with an ethernet adapter? If so, very nice.

I think I'll wipe the drive and install 7.5.3. On the current install, it was asking for something called Open Transport, which I don't think I have. Does it come with 7.5.3?

Install System 7.5.3 and the 7.5.5 update. Install OpenTransport 1.1.1. Upgrade that to 1.1.2. All are available from Apple. More info from me at:

http://www.vintagemacworld.com/mactcpip.html

Also, I want to set up my Linux server to act as an AppleTalk NAS for the LCIII. Is this feasible?

Like Luddite, I'd start off by looking at Netatalk. If that doesn't deliver the goods, don't worry too much. You can't generate masses of data on a 68K Mac, so an external hard drive or CD burner is a cheap alternative.