4.6.1. What software do I need to use my Lisa on an AppleTalk network?

The MacWorks variants support AppleTalk (later renamed LocalTalk).

MacWorks XL 3.0

InfoSphere developed a product called XL/Serve - the first file and print server software for the Macintosh product line.

The server portion of the software requires a Lisa running MacWorks XL 3.0 (since the Macs at the time only had 128K which isn't enough). The server software includes a serial number for network copy protection, but clients are not limited.

XL/Serve includes client Desk Accessory software which can be used on other Lisas running MacWorks XL, as well as on the 128K Macintosh and up.

XL/Serve was renamed MacServe, which will run on Macs that have enough memory.

LaserServe is a successor product that provides spooling software for AppleTalk network printers such as the original LaserWriter.

MacWorks Plus and MacWorks Plus II

These are known to work:

Apple's AppleShare Client (aka AppleShare Workstation) software

In System 6.0.8 and earlier, this is client software only
With MacWorks Plus II and an XLerator, you can use the file sharing software built-in to System 7

Sun Microsystems' TOPS

TOPS provides peer-to-peer sharing software which allows each client to also share files
A PC version uses the Farallon PhoneNet PC card (aka Apple LocalTalk PC card)

These are the most popular products of the time, others (that are compatible with the Mac Plus) may work too.

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