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Re: LocalTalk cabling on the cheap

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From: Mark Ingle
Date: Wed, 05 Aug 1998 00:00
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Jack Campin <jack@purr.demon.co.uk> wrote:

> What's the most cost-effective way to network a few low-end Macintoshes
> together?  Last time checked the prices, Apple's own cabling was much
> more expensive than it needed to be (and I do not wish to patronize the
> Edinburgh Scotsys fuckwits to get it).  Is there a cheaper alternative,
> preferably something I can buy in Edinburgh?
> 
I'm sure you shouldn't have any problem sourcing old PhoneNet kits very
cheaply from people who have upgraded their networks to Ethernet. Try
posting an advert in uk.adverts.computer.
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From: inglem@usa.net.nospam (Mark Ingle)
Subject: Re: LocalTalk cabling on the cheap
Date: 1998/08/05
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