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Query: AppleTalk over PC Token Ring?

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From: Ralph.Hyre
Date: Thu, 09 Oct 1986 08:24
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How much hardware would I need?  Seems like it should be easier than
connecting a Mac to an ethernet, would it be possible to build a converter
box for $100/node, or is the access method more complicated.

Is it feasible to try to shove properly encapsulated AppleTalk packets over a
Token Ring?
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Subject: Query: AppleTalk over PC Token Ring?
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