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The built-in Apple II Workstation functionality of the card closely mimics the combination of an Enhanced %%//%%e with a Workstation Card in all aspects except two: | The built-in Apple II Workstation functionality of the card closely mimics the combination of an Enhanced %%//%%e with a Workstation Card in all aspects except two: | ||
- | 1. It shares the AppleTalk node address with the host Macintosh. This is not really a problem, because most client applications don't care what the node number is. | + | 1. It shares the AppleTalk node address with the host Macintosh. This is not really a problem, because most client applications don't care what the node number is (unless you want to access File Sharing or an AppleShare server on the host Macintosh - see [[mg_notes:iie_card:appletalk|here]]). |
2. It does not load the boot blocks over the network, instead they are contained within the ''IIe Startup'' application's ''BBLK'' resources. This might be a problem depending on your use cases or preferences. For reference, the Apple II boot blocks contain ProDOS and the Logon program. | 2. It does not load the boot blocks over the network, instead they are contained within the ''IIe Startup'' application's ''BBLK'' resources. This might be a problem depending on your use cases or preferences. For reference, the Apple II boot blocks contain ProDOS and the Logon program. |