Floodgap ANSwers: Software and Downloads

Apple Software

Except where noted, the following packages are Apple proprietary software and remain the copyrighted property of Apple, Inc. They are offered for Apple Network Server owners who require them, and are not intended for any other purpose.

These files are mostly in StuffIt format and are intended for "classic Macs" (or at least Mac OS X 10.6 or earlier).

Network Server Diagnostic Utility Disk 1.1 (149K)
This decompresses to a Disk Copy image which contains the bootable Network Server Diagnostic Utility tool. You can either image it directly to a 1.44MB HFS formatted 3.5" floppy, or copy the file diags to such a floppy (see the accompanying Read Me). Make sure the ANS is shut down, turn the key to the service (left) position, insert the disk and power up the server. It should automatically enter diagnostics.
NSDU has at least one known bug: more than 256MB of RAM may cause it to hang up during testing. You should remove RAM above this amount before doing the complete system or memory test, or test in groups.
Mac OS Utilities for the Network Server (NWServer Clients)
There are two versions. If you have a working ANS AIX installation, you shouldn't need this package: you should be able to find it in /usr/lpp/apple.remoteutils/clients as a BinHexed self-extracting archive. It may also be on a floppy disk in your Accessory Kit. If this file is missing or corrupt, you can get them from here.
These clients are useless without an Apple Network Server running AIX with the AppleTalk stack enabled and ppcd. They do not work properly with Mac OS 9. It is recommended to run them on Mac OS 8.1 or 7.x (they are also compatible with A/UX). They work with 68K or PowerPC. They will not function properly under OS X Classic.
More information on these tools is on the Mac OS Services page.
- Version 1.0.2 (1.3MB)
  This converts to a self-extracting archive which contains the Mac OS NWServer clients. To install, drop the CommandShell VT102 and Network Server Passwd Tool extensions on your System Folder (where they will be moved to the correct locations), move the client applications to the desired destination, and reboot the Mac. On A/UX, only the Network Server Passwd Tool needs to be installed; Logout to refresh your Finder session. You can then start any of the clients, which should enter the network browser and display (if configured correctly) your server name.
- Version 1.0.1 (625K)
  This decompresses to a Disk Copy image which contains the Mac OS NWServer clients. This older version lacks the Who Demo and has a different version of the Status Demo and the Network Server password extension. You should only use this version for comparison purposes. To install, drop the CommandShell VT102 and Network Server Passwd Tool extensions on your System Folder (where they will be moved to the correct locations), copy the client applications to your hard disk, and reboot the Mac. On A/UX, only the Network Server Passwd Tool needs to be installed; Logout to refresh your Finder session. You can then start any of the clients, which should enter the network browser and display (if configured correctly) your server name.

Software Packages for AIX

Floodgap maintains a limited mirror of many of the software packages formerly at AIXPDSLIB. These packages will install on AIX 4.1, including the Apple Network Server. It is hosted on our gopher server.

(If your web browser doesn't speak Gopher, there is a Firefox add-on.)

Games for AIX

Floodgap maintains a mirror of IBM's old games FTP. With the exception of Quake 2, these games will play on an ANS with AIX 4.1.5 and the Ultimedia packages installed (while Quake has a non-UMS version, I have not tried it on an ANS). The Ultimedia packages are IBM proprietary; you need to add those yourself. The mirror is hosted on our gopher server.

(If your web browser doesn't speak Gopher, there is a Firefox add-on.)

Netscape Navigator and Communicator for AIX

Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator 4.08 and 4.78 for AIX 4, compatible with CDE on the ANS, is available from our gopher server. If you have a need for different versions, they may be available from ftp.fu-berlin.de.

(If your web browser doesn't speak Gopher, there is a Firefox add-on.)

Cameron Kaiser