They will believe Apple's propaganda just as they will Microsoft's. To much of the public, that will never be an issue. Why should we complain about this? After all, doesn't the Dark Side do it all the time? Certainly Windows users and Windows companies mislead their customers all the time, especially with such nonsense that Windows is "almost as easy to use as a Mac." Two wrongs don't make a right and using misleading test results lowers Apple's credibility. Once again, AppleShare IP holds its own in this scenario, it is just not "twice as fast." Windows NT to Windows NT file transfers are also very, very fast. Small files do not transfer anywhere near as fast, though AppleShare IP 6.X does hold its own to be sure. Their claim is true for Mac server to Mac client, but only when transferring large files. Just as with Apple's not telling the entire truth when comparing the G3 to a Pentium II or III *, the claim that AppleShare IP is twice as fast as Windows NT for transferring files does not tell the entire story. The Mac Observer Spin: Please note those testing conditions on AppleShare IP as compared to Windows NT in the small print at the bottom. The servers and clients were configured equivalently. Performance comparison based on data transfer rate between an AppleShare server and Macintosh client and the data transfer rate between a Windows NT server and Macintosh client for the transfer of a single large file. Details are available at *Apple internal tests.
Customers who purchased AppleShare IP 6.1 or a Macintosh Server G3 with AppleShare IP 6.1 between April 19 and June 19, 1999, can qualify to receive the AppleShare IP 6.2 Upgrade for U.S $19.95 plus tax.
AppleShare IP 6.2 is also pre-installed on some models of the Macintosh Server G3.ĪppleShare 4.x, 5.x or 6.x customers (with 10-, 50- or multi-client license) may purchase AppleShare IP 6.2 upgrade software for U.S.
$499 for a 10-client license, $999 for a 50-client license, and $1499 for a license that covers large client networks, supporting up to 500 simultaneous users.
In AppleShare IP 6.2, enhanced Sherlock capabilities allow indexing and "search by content" of shared folders and web sites hosted on AppleShare servers. Optimized for Apple's just released Mac OS 8.6 operating system upgrade, AppleShare IP 6.2 allows users to transfer files twice as fast as Windows NT* introduces central management of user information through a new Shared Users & Groups feature and extends support for Sherlock, Apple's groundbreaking search technology. today released AppleShare IP 6.2, the latest version of the Company's integrated file, print, web and mail server software suite. The new version includes new features and optimization for MacOS 8.6. AppleShare IP 6.2 Brings MacOS 8.6 Optimization, New FeaturesĪpple has released the latest version of AppleShare IP, version 6.2.