mactjaap
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I'm very happy to announce the beta release of MacIPRpi 6.02!
Made a complete update of system and packages and spend a lot of time to make it more easy to upgrade. At the heart is now Netatalk 2.4.10 and macipgw.
Designed to run on a Raspberry Pi, MacIPRpi 6.02 provides a complete MacIP gateway out of the box, allowing LocalTalk Macintosh computers to access the internet and share files effortlessly. Here’s everything you need to know about this release:
Reach out to me at info (at) macip.net or here at the 68kmla forum.
https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?members/mactjaap.895/
Made a complete update of system and packages and spend a lot of time to make it more easy to upgrade. At the heart is now Netatalk 2.4.10 and macipgw.
Designed to run on a Raspberry Pi, MacIPRpi 6.02 provides a complete MacIP gateway out of the box, allowing LocalTalk Macintosh computers to access the internet and share files effortlessly. Here’s everything you need to know about this release:
- What is a MacIPRpi?
- MacIPRpi transforms a Raspberry Pi into a MacIP gateway, enabling TCP/IP communication for LocalTalk-only Macs.
- Perfect for vintage Macintosh enthusiasts and modern users alike, it supports seamless file sharing and internet access even with LocalTalk-only.
- Key Features in MacIPRpi 6.02:
- MacIP Gateway Functionality
- Provides internet access for LocalTalk-only Macs by macipgw.
- Works with hardware LocalTalk bridges (e.g., AsantéTalk) or emulators like BasiliskII.
- File Sharing Across Platforms
- Full file-sharing support for classic Macintosh systems (System <6, 7, 8, 9), Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Access for guest user and local users.
- Web Rendering Proxy
- Browse modern internet pages with vintage web browsers using the Web Rendering Proxy on port 8080.
- HTTP Proxies for Old Browsers
- HTTP 1.1 to HTTP 1.0 proxy (port 8082) for older web browsers with only http 1.0 support.
- WebOne proxy (port 8081) handles HTTPS and makes modern web sites accessible for vintage browsers.
- TimeLord
- Revived AppleTalk Time Server, accessible via Chooser for vintage systems.
- Diagnostics and Network Tools
- Tools like nbplkup, tcpdump, nmap, and aecho pre-installed for testing and troubleshooting.
- Updated dynamic MOTD showing AppleTalk devices and network details.
- Web Server
- Hosts a historical replica of the first CERN website on port 80 for testing vintage browsers.
- Command-Line Utilities and Desktop Environment
- LXDE for graphical use via X2Go, RDP, or directly with monitor/keyboard/mouse.
- Utilities like Avahi, GParted, and more.
- Ease of Use and Setup
- Automatic SD card resize on first boot (minimum 8GB recommended).
- SSH and Telnet access enabled by default.
- Supported Platforms
- Tested on Raspberry Pi 4, with potential support for other models like Raspberry Pi 5 (feedback welcome).
- Tested on Raspberry Pi 4, with potential support for other models like Raspberry Pi 5 (feedback welcome).
- MacIP Gateway Functionality
- How to Get Started:
- Download the image from: https://www.macip.net/beta.html
- Write the image to an SD card using dd or Raspberry Pi Imager.
- Connect the Raspberry Pi to your network via Ethernet (no WiFi support).
- Default login credentials:
- Username: macipgw
- Password: macipgw
- Credits for all the software and thanks to:
- Core MacIPgw functionality: Stefan Bethke and Jason King.
- Web Rendering Proxy: Tenox7.
- HTTP 1.1 Proxy: Jamie Zawinski.
- WebOne Proxy: atauenis.
- TimeLord revival: Cheesestraws (68kmla.org).
- File Sharing: Netatalk 2.4.10 and Samba.
- And many others who made this possible.
Reach out to me at info (at) macip.net or here at the 68kmla forum.
https://68kmla.org/bb/index.php?members/mactjaap.895/