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Q37932: Mac DOS: System Requirements for Microsoft Mail (MS-DOS Client)

Article: Q37932
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For Appletalk Networks
Version(s): 3.0,3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 24-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks, MS-DOS workstation, versions 3.0, 3.1 
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SUMMARY
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To run Microsoft Mail for AppleTalk Networks, MS-DOS workstation, you need the
following configuration:

- IBM personal computer or compatible

- 512K RAM (memory)

- A 3.5-inch disk drive, a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive, or a hard disk drive

- MS-DOS version 2.0 or later

- AppleTalk network card and network driver software (one of the following is
  suggested):

     Card                               Manufacturer
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     Apple LocalTalk PC Card            Apple Computer, Inc.
     TOPS FlashCard for the PC          Sun Microsystems
     DayStar Interface Board            DayStar Digital, Inc.

- Bus mouse or serial mouse (optional)

- IBM PC compatible printer (optional)

Before you can use Microsoft Mail, you must connect your computer to the
AppleTalk network. To do this, you need the following:

- An AppleTalk-compatible network card (see above)

- A hardware connector from the AppleTalk card to the network jack (nine-pin
  male DB9 phone net connector)

- Network driver software that came with your AppleTalk card installed

Your computer must be connected to an AppleTalk network that has a Macintosh
acting as a Microsoft Mail server.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbZNotKeyword2 kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailATN300DOS kbMailATN310DOS
Version           : :3.0,3.1

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