Network Services User Update

This document serves as an update to the Network Services User's Guide for PATHWORKS for Macintosh, covering four key topics.

Firstly, it provides step-by-step instructions on creating an installer startup disk for PATHWORKS for Macintosh. This involves copying Apple's Utilities Disk 1 (from System version 6.0.4 or 6.0.5), renaming it "PATHWORKS Installer," and configuring it to start with MultiFinder.

Secondly, it details DECnet for Macintosh software, a component of PATHWORKS that enables Macintosh computers to function as DECnet nodes, allowing connections to VAX computers. The update outlines various DECnet components such as CTERM Tool for terminal connections, DECnet Control Panel device, DECnet Tool for task-to-task connections, DECnet/Mac communications driver, NCP for configuration, and NetCopy for file transfers.

Thirdly, the document clarifies the use of the VMS Password UAM (User Authentication Method) for logging onto VAXshare file servers. It specifies that this method does not allow guest logins, requiring users to employ the Apple® Standard UAM for guest access.

Finally, it provides an update on using VMS files on a VAXshare file server. This section explains that VMS files stored on VAXshare volumes are assigned Macintosh-compatible creator and type codes, along with appropriate icons, making them appear and function like native Macintosh application documents. A table lists various VMS file types (e.g., .ADB, .DOC2, .TXT) and their corresponding Macintosh appearances and codes. The document also includes a correction, noting that VMS command procedure (.COM) files now have a type code of TEXT (not COM) and are executed from a terminal emulator by preceding the filename with an "@" sign.