OT: paging MAC expert(s) --- What's a Performa?

Since I have an internal DSL modem to provide internet connectivity for the PC's here at home, how would I capitalize on NetBSD on a MAC? I'm not excited about buying MAC hardware, either. Is there a cheap and easy way to use NetBSD without a major outlay and majof effort? I'd bet not. I've really never seen anything involving hardware that could be done cheaply AND easily on a MAC. Most things seem to be both insanely difficult and excruciatingly costly. IIRC, I once ordered a simple router of some sort, a PC/AT + "fancy" monitor + HP LaserJet printer + extra LJ memory + software for MUCH (nearly half) less than it cost to attach the half-dozen MAC's in our office to an Apple laser printer. Most of the cost for the Apple solution was for the Apple printer, of course, but it still left quite a margin! The fact that the Apple printer used postscript probably contributed mightily to its cost as opposed to the LJII, but it probably didn't cost that much. I could have used a postscript cartridge, I guess, but the software managed that problem. I can see why the MAC users of the mid '90's liked the MAC. It shuts down right away, as opposed to making you wait around to shut off the computer. Of course, I don't know how it behaves on a network. I've read that the reason the PC under Windows shuts down slowly is because it takes time to dismiss the various connections, logical and physical on the LAN. I'm not convinced, however, but that's one excuse that's been published. Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Pope" <bpope(a)wordstock.com> To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 12:54 PM Subject: Re: OT: paging MAC expert(s) --- What's a Performa?