Using AFP
The AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP), is the client/server file sharing protocol used in an AppleTalk network. A non-Apple network (such as the internet) can access data from an AppleShare file server by first translating into the AFP language. AFP over TCP/IP, a flavor of AFP, allows users to access AFP servers over TCP/IP networks (such as the internet).
Why use AFP?
AFP allows your Mac, running OS 8 through OS X, to mount your JMUG-Connect web account right on your desktop, just like a network hard drive. You can easily drag-and-drop files from the Mac's Finder.
How do I connect with AFP in Mac OS X? In Mac OS X, from the Finder, click on the "Go" menu and select "Connect to Server...". In the server address field, type in members.jmug.org. Click "Connect". The login prompt will appear, enter web account user name and password. Your account will then mount as a network drive. Open a new Finder window (Command N) to access the mounted network drive. To disconnect, drag the icon of the network drive to the trash.
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How do I connect with AFP in Mac OS 8-9? In Mac OS 8 through 9, from the Apple menu, open the Chooser. Click on the "AppleShare" icon in the left pane (1). In the right pane, click the "Server IP Address..." button (2). The login prompt will appear, enter the server address: members.jmug.org (3). Click "Connect". When promped, enter your web server account name and passowrd. Your account will then mount as a network drive on the desktop. To disconnect, drag the network drive icon to the trash.
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