Jeremy's AppleTalk CSM 1.2.1

What is it?

Jeremy's AppleTalk CSM is designed as a direct replacement for Apple's AppleTalk Control Strip Module.  However, it shows more information about the current status of AppleTalk through the module's icon.  Jeremy's AppleTalk CSM shows if AppleTalk is on or off, and if it is loaded or if you must restart first.


Compatibility

The AppleTalk CSM will work on any Macintosh.

Installing the AppleTalk CSM

To install the AppleTalk CSM, it must be placed in the Control Strip folder inside your system folder.  Unfortunately, the Apple system software isn't smart enough to automatically realize that it should go there, so you must drag it to this folder manually.

1)  Open your System folder.
2)  Copy the Jeremy's AppleTalk CSM file to the Control Strip Folder in your System folder.
3)  Restart your computer.

Configuring the AppleTalk CSM

When the Control Strip first appears after restarting, the AppleTalk module should be displayed, as shown below:
 


If AppleTalk is active, the cable attached to the bottom of the Macintosh will appear.

If file sharing is on, the Macintosh's screen will be green.  If AppleTalk is off, it's gray.  If file sharing is starting up, the Macintosh's screen will be blue.

The popup menu lets you control AppleTalk and file sharing.

 





AppleTalk Active
Choose this to turn on AppleTalk.

AppleTalk Inactive
Choose this to turn off AppleTalk.

Turn sharing off (on)
Choose this to turn or off file sharing.

Notes

One beta tester found a potential issue under Open Transport when docking and undocking a PowerBook Duo.  If a particular AppleTalk port is defined while the unit is docked, your AppleTalk port may be undefined if you undock the unit.  This can cause some odd behavior with this CSM, until you select a new AppleTalk port.

Revision History

1.2.1 - 1 April 1997
	- Improved icons for more clarity (thanks to Dana Nau).
	- Fixed sharing persistance bug for some configurations (sharing might not be restored after restart).

1.2.0 - 10 February 1997
   - Added Open Transport compatibility.
   - Adjusted colors of AppleTalk status for more clarity on 256 color displays.

1.1.0 - 21 March 1996
   - Added display and control of file sharing.
   - Converted to Metrowerks CodeWarrior.

1.0.0 - 30 June 1995
   - First release.

Credits

Thanks to Dana Nau for suggesting the new icons!