NetNames(tm) is a simple to use network diagnostic utility that displays named devices on AppleTalk.
NetNames has been on many 'Best Newton Shareware' lists.
It is useful for:
- Network system administrators to troubleshoot AppleTalk networks.
- Newton users trying to print or use the Connection Kit over an unknown network.
Tech Note:
In order for NTK, the Connection Kit, or the Newton Package Downloader to display an AppleTalk name, they must be setup for AppleTalk and be "waiting for the Newton". Otherwise they will not register their name on the network, and NetNames will not see them.
The idea for NetNames came from John Bennison's "Who's On" cdev.
The 'All Names' buttons returns a name for each active socket on every AppleTalk device. This is a 'feature' of the Newton Chooser. To fix it would mean writing my own chooser. It is on my 'to-do' list but not this week.
Thanks for all the suggestions via eMail. I don't know when I'll have time for some major feature creeping on NetNames. Keep the ideas coming and who knows, one day...
NetNames: Copyright(c) 1993,1994 by DigitalInk™ Software. All rights reserved.
NetNames is a shareware utility.
- If you own your own Newton, there is no charge.
- If the organization you work for owns less than 10 Newtons, there is no charge.
- All others please contact me for a very reasonable site license fee or commercial resale fee.
- Please contact me about any customizing you may want.
Jim Lanford
DigitalInk Software
DigitalInk - eWorld, NewtonMail, AOL & AppleLink
lanford@netcom.com - internet
NetNames may be distributed on internet sites and on-line services with the unmodified READ ME file. However, commercial shareware distributors should contact me for permission before including this program in their collections.
Standard disclaimer applies. No warranty, express or implied, is made with respect to the software, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. I do not warrant that the functions in the software will meet customers or any licensed organization's requirements, or will operate in the manner desired by customer or any licensed company or that the software will be uninterrupted or error free. I shall not, under any circumstance, be liable to customer or any person for any special, incidental, or consequential damages hereunder, including but limited to the loss of data or information of any kind, loss of profit, or liability to third parties, however caused whether by the act of negligence or otherwise. It is recognized that the equipment contains memories or other devices which have accumulate substantial data. In no event shall I be liable to customer if any such data is lost or rendered inaccurate, regardless of the cause of any such loss or inaccuracy, directly or indirectly arising from customers use or inability to use the software either separately or in conjunction with other equipment.
NetNames is a trademark of DigitalInk Software.
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