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>Date:    Fri, 29 Mar 1996 14:04:26 PST
>From:    "Brett Walker (408)256-0265" <walkerbl AT VNET.IBM DOT COM>
>Subject: ADSM Macintosh Availability and Open Transport Problem...
>
>  Contents
>  --------
>  1. New ADSM Macintosh client PTF
>  2. Problem with ADSM Mac client and Open Transport
>
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>  ** ADSM is now accelerated on Power Macintosh! **
>
>  The ADSM Macintosh client (for both PPC and 68K) is now available
>  on index.storsys.ibm.com.  Download the file mac.v2r1m3.IP20648.hqx
>  from the /adsm/fixes/v2r1/mac directory.
>
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>  An incompatability has been found when running any version of the ADSM Mac
>  client with Open Transport 1.1, as provided by Apple in System 7.5.3.
>
>  Problem
>  -------
>  An initial connection can be made to the ADSM server, and backup or restores
>  can be performed.  However, if the user cancels the backup/restore, or if the
>  connection to the server must be re-established, then the client cannot
>  reconnect to the server.  A TCP/IP error will occur.
>
>  This also effects the ADSM Scheduler, as it starts/stops several connections
>  to the server.
>
>  Solution
>  --------
>  We are working with Apple to find a solution to this problem.  Currently
>  it seems to be a problem with Open Transport itself.  In the meantime,
>  you should run classic MacTCP on Macs running System 7.5.3.  Use the
>  Network Software Selector, installed in the Apple Extras folder on your
>  system drive, to select between Open Transport and MacTCP networking.
>
>  The problem does not effect other parts of the system.  To clear up the
>  problem, simply close the application and restart it.  You do not need to
>  restart the system.
>
>  For PCI Macs, that can only run Open Transport:  you can still run the
>  ADSM Backup program in a limited fashion.  Canceling an operation,
>  or changing your password, will cause the connection to fail.  Simply
>  colse the application and restart it to clear up the problem.
>  You will not be able to run the ADSM Scheduler.  Until this problem
>  can be resolved, you will need to issue the backup by hand.
>
>
>Regards,
>Brett Walker
>ADSM Client Development
>
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