TOPIC ---------------------------------------------
Is it possible to connect a Macintosh through Ethernet to a Data General
computer?
DISCUSSION ---------------------------------------------
The method of connection will depend on the operating system and network
protocols supported on the Data General machine. If you are running UNIX on
the Data General, then the standard TCP/IP connectivity solutions should work.
These would include terminal emulation and file transfer programs, such as NCSA
Telnet.
If you are running the proprietary Data General operating system, then being
able to connect will depend on the protocols supported by that operating
system. Once again, it is possible that the operating system will support
TCP/IP, at which point you would be able to connect over the Ethernet. It is
also possible that the Data General would support another set of protocols we
can connect to, but TCP/IP is most likely.
If neither of the above options is available, you will be restricted to serial
connections using a terminal emulation package, such as MacTerminal.