This page is archived and no longer maintained. CIT no longer supports Macintosh operating systems older than Mac OS 8.6, so these systems may not be viable in the Cornell environment.

How to Copy Networking Software onto ZIP or Floppy Disks

If you have trouble downloading networking software with your modem, you can copy the software onto floppy disks or a ZIP disk from a computer that has a direct network connection on campus. The computers in ATS' public labs have this type of connection, and are available for all members of the Cornell community to use. After copying the software, you can take the floppy or ZIP disks to the computer where you need to install the new networking software.

To get the software for MacOS 7.6.1 or older, you'll need five blank floppy disks or one ZIP disk with at least 5 MB of free space. To get the software for MacOS 8.0 or newer, you'll need one blank floppy disk or a ZIP disk with at least 1 MB of free space.

1. From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
2. Click on AppleShare in the upper left corner of the Chooser window.
3. If you are using MacOS 8.x:
   1. A Server IP Address... button appears. Click this button.
   2. A dialog box asks you to enter the server address. Type appleshare.public.cornell.edu, then click the Connect button.
   If you are using MacOS 7.6.1 or 7.5.x:
   1. In AppleTalk Zones, scroll down to the bottom and select _CU.MAIL&INFO.
   2. Under "Select a file server," click on PublicAppleShareServer, then click OK.
4. A dialog box opens. Click on the button next to "Guest", and then click OK.
5. Another dialog box opens. Click on Public, and then click OK.
6. A window appears with a message confirming that you have connected to the server. Click OK.
7. Close the Chooser.
8. A Public icon will have appeared on your computer's desktop. Double-click on it to open it.
9. A Public window opens. Double-click on the EZ-Remote folder.
10. Click on the appropriate folder for the system software you will be using on the computer where you plan to install the networking software:
    MacOS 8.5 or greater or
    Mac OS 8.0 & 8.1 or
    Sys 7.5.3->7.6.1
11. If you're using a ZIP disk, copy the Download folder onto your disk.
12. If you're using floppy disks,
    1. Select the Install from Server folder.
    2. If you are running System 7.5.3, 7.5.5, or 7.6.1: Open the Open Transport 1.1.2 folder and double-click the file Make Floppies.scr. Insert four blank diskettes, one at a time, when prompted.
    3. Open the Open Transport/PPP 1.0.1 folder and double-click the file Make Floppy.scr. Insert a blank diskette when prompted.
13. Take the completed disk(s) to the computer where you need to install networking software.