Apple Computer Inc will next month come out with a board and supporting software to enable its Macintosh machines to participate in IBM Token Ring networks. According to Newsbytes, the TokenTalk board, due on June 12, is expected to be only for Macs with the NuBus, and to cost between $1,000 and $1,300. The announcement is also tipped to include an X Window System server for the Macintosh, an wide area communications product to support both IBM SNA and X25, and a feature to enable Macs to exchange files with DEC VAXes. Also likely is AppleTalk 2.0, to extend beyond the 254-node barrier.
