Apple Macintosh System 7.5 - Manual (Page 55)

How does System 7.5 file sharing compare with an AppleShare file server?
System 7.5 file sharing is designed to let an individual user share files with a
small number of users. Its performance as a server is slower than that of a
dedicated AppleShare file server, and only 10 users can connect at one time,
compared to 50 or more on an AppleShare server. The performance of a
user’s computer is also degraded when others are accessing shared folders
and disks.
AppleShare servers also offer more extensive administration and security
features and are designed for centralized file service.
Does file sharing let multiple users share one document simultaneously?
File sharing does allow multiple users to access a document simultaneously,
but whether they can share the document is controlled by the program that
opens the document. If the program supports multiple users reading or
writing at once, users can share the document.
Note: Before you share programs, remember that copyright laws may prevent
those programs from being shared. Check the applicable licensing
agreements and follow their terms.
How can users distinguish between AppleShare file servers and file-sharing Macintosh
or PowerBook computers in the Chooser?
One simple solution is to use a special naming convention for the AppleShare
servers to make them easy to find in the list (for example, put a prominent
special character, such as a bullet, before each server name).
If you are on an EtherTalk or TokenTalk internet with AppleTalk zones, you
can create a zone in which to register only AppleShare servers.
If the list in the Chooser is very long, you may also want to distribute the file-
sharing users among several zones.
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