Re: [WinMac] Setting Internal Mail Server for Macs/Win95 machines
David McKnight(dmcknight[at]fleetwood.com)
> >> >> What I do have a problem with, though, is explaining to the MIS tech why I >> have to change configuration files in TCP/IP so I can get onto the internet >> with FreePPP. On the PC, the OS seems smart enough to know when you're >> getting a dialup connection. Am I doing something wrong? Is there a way to >> avoid changing configuration files from TCP/IP "Ethernet" to TCP/IP >> "FreePPP"? > >Even the PC's have to be configured at least once to make the dial up >connection. > >Uhmm... Is the problem that you want to choose "Configurations" under the >file menu in TCP/IP control panel and your MIS people do not permit it? >You might try Apple Internet Connection Kit if you are running system 7, I >think it will make the switch for you-- even better, isn't there a Location >Manager control panel-- maybe that's system 7.6 and above. Then you tell >your mac that you are on the Ethernet or on the dial up. This can even be >set up so that you choose your TCP/IP setting at boot time. > >I believe this is all integrated into system 8. > >Wish I had a dial-up mac handy to check this. > >_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ >Matthew Easton * Internet Outfitters >1131 Olympic Boulevard * Santa Monica, CA 90404 >Ph: (310) 664-4800 * Fx: (310) 664-4801 >http://www.netoutfit.com > >
MATTHEW:
Thanks for the suggestions. I tried writing an AppleScript to make the
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