Apple appleshare 3.0 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

This introduction provides information to people who are new to AppleShare as

well as to those who are not. The first section gives new AppleShare users an

overview of the AppleShare services and features. If you've used previous

versions of AppleShare, you can skip directly to the section "What's New in

AppleShare 3.0?" Also included in this chapter is a list of additional books

for further information on AppleShare and networking.

If you are using system software version 7.0 or later, the procedures for

using shared files are slightly different. Refer to the manuals that came

with your computer or your System 7 documentation.

What is AppleShare?

AppleShare is software that allows you to share information or network

resources with other users. AppleShare includes server and workstation

software. This manual describes how to set up and use the workstation

software.

AppleShare provides two key services to you and your network. These are:

- file service, which lets you store and share files on the network

- print service, which lets you quickly regain the use of your computer when

you print documents

AppleShare services can be used on any AppleTalk network -- Apple Computer's

network system that allows Macintosh and other computers (such as Apple II,

MS-DOS, and even large mainframe computers) to communicate with each other.

An AppleTalk network also allows computer users to share printers, file

servers, and other network-based services.

AppleTalk can operate over several different network types. One type,

LocalTalk, is built into every Macintosh and Apple IIgs computer. Apple IIe

users can connect to a LocalTalk network by installing an Apple II

Workstation Card. AppleTalk can also operate over Ethernet networks, to which

you can connect using EtherTalk software. TokenTalk software allows you to

use AppleTalk over Token Ring networks. If you want to know more about

AppleTalk or network types, consult your network administrator or see the

books listed at the end of this chapter.

No matter which type of network your computer is on, you use AppleShare

services in the same manner.

AppleShare file service

An AppleShare file server consists of a Macintosh computer that has one or

more hard disks or CD-ROM discs attached to it and that is running AppleShare

file server software. The file server makes all or some of the folders on the

hard disks or CD-ROM discs accessible to other computers on the network,

provided they have AppleShare workstation software or other file-sharing

software installed. In most cases, you can use a file server to share files

with other network users instead of printing and distributing paper documents

or trading floppy disks.

When you use an AppleShare file server, you can read or post messages in a

"bulletin board" folder accessible to an entire department, workgroup, or