Along with "http" and "ftp," there is another protocol named "afp." This is the protocol by which AppleShare IP servers communicate. If you connect to AppleShare servers over a TCP/IP network (ie, the Internet) or would like to, then you will find this app useful.
In OS 8.5+ there is an annoying bug that prevents the Network Browser from properly dealing with some "afp://" URLs. Namely,
･ URLs which point to a specific volume <afp://24.48.72.96/Vol1/>, and
･ URLs which point to a specific file <afp://24.48.72.96/Vol1/My File>
are not handled correctly. This program fixes the bug by filtering out URLs containing volume information and sending them directly to the Finder. URLs pointing only to servers <afp://24.4.66.150/> or AppleTalk URLs <afp:/at:/Pacific/Hard Drive> are passed on to the Network Browser.
Usage
Simpleﾉ
Put AFP Bridge somewhere convenient (it will auto-route to the Application Support folder). In the Internet control panel, go to the "Helper Apps" section on the Advanced tab. (If you don't see an "Advanced" tab, make sure that your user level is set to "Advanced" in the Edit menu). Then make AFP Bridge the default app to handle afp:// URLs. That's it!
Help!
Q. I can't make an "afp://" internet location file. When I drag it to the Finder, all I get is a regular clipping file!
A. This is a bug in the way the Finder parses many URLs. Namely, afp URLs that include username and passwords, or include volume information. To fix this problem, I've written another freeware program, Internet Location Maker. You can get it from my website <http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~cleaver/software/>
About
This is collegeware. It's small, so I don't want to ask for money, but any small token of appreciation (pizza, software, poster, grant, etcﾉ) would be welcome. =)
Japheth Cleaver
cleaver@rohan.sdsu.edu
San Diego State University - Go Aztecs!
Version History
98/12/31 1.0.1 Fixed BNDL bit/resource problem. Activates Network Browser before sending URL so that the login box doesn't get "stuck" in the background. Added background on "afp."
98/12/29 1.0 Released version. Found cool icon. App auto-routes to the "Application Support" folder.
98/12/26 1.0b1 First release. It works fine on my system.
Any updates to this software will be posted to http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/~cleaver/software/
Japheth Cleaver, Inc. hereby disclaim all warranties relating to this software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The person or persons using the software bear(s) all risk as to any aspect of the performance, fitness, reliability, legibility, or useability of the software. This software does not function on machines with Windows 95 installed, ever. Batteries not included. Void where prohibited, some restrictions apply.
