LAN Before Time | LINUX Unplugged 674
Summary
Hosts Chris, Wes, and Brent discuss the removal of AppleTalk from the Linux kernel and celebrate the protocol's history. They build a retro LAN using Mac OS 8, Linux, and Netatalk to demonstrate its decentralized networking features. They share experiences emulating classic Macs via Basilisk II to browse file shares and print over AppleTalk. The episode highlights the protocol's unique design, including name discovery and zones, while exploring modern tools like TailTalk and Retro68 for retro computing.
Topics discussed
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Intro and show preview
Linux Fest Northwest CFP and events
AppleTalk removal from Linux kernel
History and architecture of AppleTalk
Building a retro LAN with Mac OS 8 and Linux
Historical report on campus networking
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Retro computing experiments and Netatalk
Listener feedback on AppleTalk nostalgia
Boosts and community updates
Listener stories: Nextcloud and AI agents
Downloads folder size comparison
Retro Mac picks and outro
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