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and another "NEW BOOK" pointer (on PC/MAC networking)

	title:		IBM PC and Macintosh Networking
			(featuring TOPS and APPLESHARE)
	author:		Stephen L. Michel
	publisher:	Hayden (Macintosh Library Books)
	First Edition:	1988
	ISBN:		0-672-48405-6
	Lib-of-Congress: 87-63172
	list-price:	$21.95

Just scanning the book, I am really impressed, how well the author covered
all the bases that will allow a relatively unsophisticated user to see all
the different, related topics.  The author indicates that he was working with
(and covering the features of) the newly released version TOPS-2.

It is my impression that this is a most useful book to have, both for the
TOPS-network manager and user (as well as general Mac-fanatic), if for no
other reason than to lend it to the next person that comes to your office
with a networking question ....  (-:

I hope someone else will add some critical comments about how well technical
details are covered - I am in no shape to do that.

One shortcoming I discovered however:  MacServe is not even mentioned in the
book nor is Kermit (or other simple File-Transfer programs) - at least, they
are not in the (otherwise extensive) index ....


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		Table of Contents

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Page

   Chapter 1	How the Macintosh and PC really differ

1	- Mac and PC files
	- Subdirectories and Folders
	- Disks and Volumes

   Chapter 2	TOPS

17	A:  Introduction

		- Decentralized Network Functions
		- TOPS Basics

22	B:  TOPS on the Macintosh

		- The TOPS Desk-Accessories
		- Strategies for TOPS

38	C:  TOPS on the PC

		- Flexibility
		- Components
		- Installation
		- Starting TOPS
		- Using TOPS
		- Publishing and Mounting Printers
		- Using Networked AppleTalk Printers
		- Using TOPSMENU
		- Working from the DOS Command Line
		- Batch Files are your Friend
		- Unloading TOPS from your Machine

93	D:  Putting it Together: Implementing TOPS Networking

		- How TOPS handles the major differences between Mac and PC
		- Strategies for working between the two computers
		- Using TOPS to Bridge with other Networks

    Chapter 3:	AppleShare

108	- The Appleshare system
	- Using Appleshare on Macintosh Workstations
	- Using PCs with Appleshare PC
	- Appleshare PC and Macintosh & DOS Files
	- Working with the PC and the Macintosh Using AppleShare

    Chapter 4:	Coexistence: Transferring Files Back and Forth

151	A:  Introduction

		- The Pivot File
		- Unexpected uses of Software
		- Standards

156	B:  Translation Programs and Utilities

		- MacLink Plus
		- The TOPS Translators
		- The Apple File Exchange
		- Other Translation Programs
		- HyperCard

171	C:  Word Processing

		- The Problem
		- General Tips
		- ASCII Text Files
		- Macintosh Text files on the PC
		- Interchange or Common File Formats
		- Document Conversion Architecture
		- Rich Text Format
		- De Facto Standard Document Conversion Formats
		- Direct Compatibility
		- Conversion Programs
		- MultiUser Word Processors

192	D:  Databases and Spreadsheets

216	E:  Graphics and Desktop Publishing

    Chapter 5:	Managing the Network

231	- Specific Responsibilities
	- Data Backup
	- General Responsibilities

241  Appendix A:	Glossary

263  Appendix B:	ASCII Character Sets

271  Appendix C:	Working with Postscript Printers


285-296   Index
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