Everything I've ever read says that the earliest Mac that care serve files with AppleShare is a Mac Plus. Recently, I came across a 3rd party piece of software called Easyshare from around 1990. Here's the read me:
EASYSHARE DESCRIPTION: January 16, 1990
Package contents:
EasyShare INIT Demo, EasyShare Demo, EasyShare Demo Doc (this file)
• Description:
EasyShare is an AppleShare compatible file server that gives Macintosh users a quick and easy way to share files on an AppleTalk network.• Its main features include:
• AppleShare compatibility
AppleShare compatibility means that EasyShare works with Apple's AppleShare software.
You can mix computers running EasyShare along with AppleShare file servers on the same network.
• Runs in background
Running in background means that you don't have to dedicate a computer to be your server.
This keeps the cost down. Every computer running EasyShare can be a server, and you can continue to use the computer while others use files on its disk.
• Easy control of the files you want to share:
With EasyShare you are in control of the data you want others to use. You may allow others access to an entire volume or just selected folders within the volume. You don't have to set up complex user lists, group lists or access rights for each and every folder like other server software. You simply select a folder (or the entire volume) and publish it for others to use.
In addition to this, you may also:
- assign passwords to each volume or folder
- automatically publish a volume or folder whenever you turn on your computer
- allow others to use a file, but not change its contents
• Minimal installation:
You need only to install EasyShare on the computers that have the files to be shared. All the other computers that want to use these files simply use Apple's built-in AppleShare software that comes on Apple's System disks.
Differences in the demo version:
The demo version of the EasyShare software works exactly like the real version except for the following differences -
- only 1 volume or folder may be published at a time (the real version allows 10)
- only 1 user may access EasyShare at a time (the real version allows 10)
- automatic publishing of a volume or folder is disabled
- you may only use a published volume or folder for up to 10 minutes (it is removed from the desktop after that time)
- the EasyShare program is an application (in the real version it is a desk accessory)
Macintosh System versions supported
Any Apple supported system from System 3.2, Finder 5.1 to the present.
Memory usage
EasyShare INIT approximately 53 K bytes
EasyShare desk accessory (when opened) approximately 32 K bytes
That system software would include both the 128k and 512k. Obviously, the 128k doesn't have enough RAM, but would this work on a 512k? Unfortunately, the link to download this software is on a mirror that is no longer functioning. Has anyone used the software? Does anyone have a copy?
EASYSHARE DESCRIPTION: January 16, 1990
Package contents:
EasyShare INIT Demo, EasyShare Demo, EasyShare Demo Doc (this file)
• Description:
EasyShare is an AppleShare compatible file server that gives Macintosh users a quick and easy way to share files on an AppleTalk network.• Its main features include:
• AppleShare compatibility
AppleShare compatibility means that EasyShare works with Apple's AppleShare software.
You can mix computers running EasyShare along with AppleShare file servers on the same network.
• Runs in background
Running in background means that you don't have to dedicate a computer to be your server.
This keeps the cost down. Every computer running EasyShare can be a server, and you can continue to use the computer while others use files on its disk.
• Easy control of the files you want to share:
With EasyShare you are in control of the data you want others to use. You may allow others access to an entire volume or just selected folders within the volume. You don't have to set up complex user lists, group lists or access rights for each and every folder like other server software. You simply select a folder (or the entire volume) and publish it for others to use.
In addition to this, you may also:
- assign passwords to each volume or folder
- automatically publish a volume or folder whenever you turn on your computer
- allow others to use a file, but not change its contents
• Minimal installation:
You need only to install EasyShare on the computers that have the files to be shared. All the other computers that want to use these files simply use Apple's built-in AppleShare software that comes on Apple's System disks.
Differences in the demo version:
The demo version of the EasyShare software works exactly like the real version except for the following differences -
- only 1 volume or folder may be published at a time (the real version allows 10)
- only 1 user may access EasyShare at a time (the real version allows 10)
- automatic publishing of a volume or folder is disabled
- you may only use a published volume or folder for up to 10 minutes (it is removed from the desktop after that time)
- the EasyShare program is an application (in the real version it is a desk accessory)
Macintosh System versions supported
Any Apple supported system from System 3.2, Finder 5.1 to the present.
Memory usage
EasyShare INIT approximately 53 K bytes
EasyShare desk accessory (when opened) approximately 32 K bytes
That system software would include both the 128k and 512k. Obviously, the 128k doesn't have enough RAM, but would this work on a 512k? Unfortunately, the link to download this software is on a mirror that is no longer functioning. Has anyone used the software? Does anyone have a copy?