AppleTalk On AWS 95: Cannot Upgraded With NSI 1.5 (5/95)


We recently looked at a client's Apple Workgroup Server (AWS) 95 and found it is running AppleTalk version 56, while the other servers and computers at the site had AppleTalk version 58. Is there any reason not to upgrade the AWS 95 to AppleTalk 58?

Is the process of upgrading the AWS 95 to AppleTalk version 58 any different than on a standard Macintosh?

Do NOT try to install the latest Mac OS version of AppleTalk from the Network Software Installer (NSI) 1.5 as it is not compatible with A/UX. The AWS 95 uses a special version of AppleTalk, which is designed to run on A/UX. The version will report version 56 when polled, however it is compatible with the latest AppleTalk version 58.


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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012