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Apple Releases Preview of IP over FireWire

Posted by pudge on from the now-i-really-need-to-remember-the-difference-between-MB-and-Mb dept.

A user writes, "Apple has finally released IP over FireWire drivers for Mac OS X. It is now possible to connect two or more Macs together with FireWire cables and if needed, FireWire hubs."

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  1. IP over FireWire by tps12 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Jeez, the MPAA was already upset about IP over Ethernet. This'll drive them up the wall.

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  2. Repeat after me: by Genady · · Score: 4, Funny

    IP Over Firewire is not the new localtalk. IP Over Firewire is not the new localtalk. IP Over Firewire is not... oh the hell with it.

    Why do I see the little daisy chain boxes showing up in schools again?

    (But you see Mr. School administrator with shrinking funds, you don't need to buy a hub or switch, we've got that covered.)

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    1. Re:Repeat after me: by Frymaster · · Score: 2, Funny

      and what was wrong with localtalk?

      we used to go down to the pc labs and invit all those poor netbeui users to come upstairs and watch us route.

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  3. Re:Any iPod-based Applications? by dubstop · · Score: 2, Funny

    A beowulf cluster of iPods?

  4. Imagine a ... by JHromadka · · Score: 2, Funny

    Beo--oh nevermind. It's a tired old joke, even if it's appropriate here. :)

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  5. Our Company Motto by rf600r · · Score: 2, Funny

    As we are fond of saying:

    IP On Everything

  6. Did my PowerBook just become a mobile firewall? by amichalo · · Score: 3, Funny

    Currently, I can't use my Powerbook as a firewall because I don't have two NIC cards.

    By connecting my ethernet card to my cable modem, and my firewire port to my server, my laptop now becomes a FireWireWall :)

    Smile, it tastes good

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