What is NetWare for Macintosh?

NetWare for Macintosh is an important tool that lets you extend the capabilities of your Macintosh computer by tapping into the power of a Novell NetWare network. Some of the things you can do with NetWare for Macintosh include:

• Sharing files and applications with other Macintosh users-and even with DOS and OS/2 users (if you're using compatible applications);
• Using NetWare's print queues to print your Macintosh documents, freeing up your Macintosh so you can do something other than wait;
• Protecting your folders and files using NetWare's security features;
• Using NetWare's backup facilities to archive not only your Macintosh folders and files, but also the security assignments you've made for them;
• and Taking advantage of NetWare's System Fault Tolerance, which helps make sure documents are never damaged by problems such as bad hard disks or power glitches.

Macintosh users aren't the only ones that get something out of this relationship with NetWare. If you're a DOS or an OS/2 user, not only can you share files with your Macintosh counterparts, you can also print your files on Apple LaserWriter printers. In fact, some companies that use only DOS-based computers on their network buy NetWare for Macintosh just so they can print to LaserWriters.

Lindberg, Kelley J. P. (1990). NetWare for Macintosh User's Guide. (pg. 7). Redwood City, CA.

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Architecture

Motorola 68K

System Requirements

From Mac OS 4.2

Compatibility notes

Version 1.0 and 1.1

• System 4.2 or later

Version 2.0

• System 6.0 or later

Emulating this? It could probably run under: Mini vMac