Subject: Re: Mac-on-Linux FAQ
From: Brian Foddy (bkfoddy@soc.nwa.com)
Date: Wed Feb 16 2000 - 09:46:07 MST
I like most of these, but a couple of the
networking are not correct... At least from what I've seen.
> Q. Can I share disk partitions between MacOS and Linux ?
>
> A5. YES, it's more convenient tu use AppleShare IP on the MacOS side and AFPD
> on the Linux side, and so to have a directory r/w by both OSes.
> For this to work, you don't need the full netatalk system, only afpd and an IP connection between
> both OSes is necessary.
Much more convienent.
> Q. Can I establish an IP connection between both OSes ?
>
> A1. NO, it is not possible with eth0 or lo beeing enet_interface:
Not correct. I use the eth0 interface every day for both
OSs. Just make sure the MOL has a different IP address
than the Linux side. This can be difficult (if not impossible)
if you are on DHCP, but if you can set the IP address, just
set it to another address on the same subnet. Works great,
always has.
> Q. Can I have IP connectivity from MOL to outside world ?
>
> A. Yes, using the same mechanism as above with IP Masquerade enabled.
> Once more, you can't use pre-compiled kernels because
> they lack IP Masquerade support.
Again, same response. If they have different IP addresses,
you can easily access each others services.
> --------
> Q. Can I have both IP and Appletalk connections from MOL ?
>
> A1. NO. If you choose eth0, you have Ethertalk only, if you choose tap0, you have
> IP only.
>
Again not correct, I use Ethertalk on the same device.
However, my Linux side does not have very high Appletalk
activity; but it is broadcast as a server on the local Appletalk zone
at all times. Appletalk/IP also works fine.
In case it matters, I'm running on a G3 desktop machine
with standard ethernet in a office local subnet network
with many other Macs running Appletalk on ethernet.
Brian
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