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How easy is it to add other networking protocols than TCP/IP, or support for other layer 1/2 stacks (token-ring, arcnet, ISDN, ATM,...)?

The BeOS:
Networking

FAQ Number:
FAQ-0115

Last Modified:
2/3/98

Keywords:
BeOS, Networking, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, Novell, IPX, protocol

The BeOS provides the ability to add support for alternative networking drivers and protocols. Currently we are leaving other protocols as opportunities for third-parties, but we would be interested in hearing what our customers would like to see built-in to the BeOS.

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How easy is it to add other networking protocols than TCP/IP, or support for other layer 1/2 stacks (token-ring, arcnet, ISDN, ATM,...)?