LaserWriter Bridge: PowerBook 500 Series Compatibility

Is it true that the LaserWriter Bridge is not compatible with PowerBook 500 series computers? Does the same problem exist for the new products LaserWriter Bridge 2.0 or LocalTalk Bridge?
LaserWriter Bridge 1.0 IS NOT compatible with the PowerBook 500 series computers, however, LaserWriter Bridge 2.0 is compatible. Customers can obtain LaserWriter Bridge 2.0 free; it is included in the Network Software Installer (NSI) 1.5 disks.

LocalTalk Bridge is also fully compatible with the PowerBook 500 series computers, and is sold as a separate product.

These articles can help you locate the NSI 1.5 software mentioned here:

* "Where To Find Apple Software Updates" -- Lists online services for free Apple software updates.

* "Obtaining Apple Product Support in the USA" -- Lists 800 numbers and online services for software updates, Apple support information, and a subset of the Apple Tech Info Library.
Published Date: Feb 19, 2012