The original set of
networking protocols for
Apple computers, and also among the first
implementations of file and printer sharing for
personal computers.
Computers and
printers reside in "
zones" and each has an
unique AppleTalk address.
The original
implementation worked over
propriety cabling, but now works over most types of
network media and is available for
Unix and
Windows computers.
The first set of
TCP/IP protocols for Macs, called
MacTCP, was based on AppleTalk.