{
  "id": 7110317,
  "title": "TailTalk: A modern async user space AppleTalk stack with Rust and Tokio",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/tailtalk-a-modern-async-user-space-appletalk-stack-with-rust-and-tokio",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-12T23:43:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hacker News",
    "slug": "hacker-news",
    "url": "https://github.com/FeralFirmware/TailTalk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TailTalk is a user-space AppleTalk stack built in Rust for Linux, Mac OS, and Windows systems. It enables communication with legacy Macs, printers, and networks. TailTalk provides a complete AppleTalk stack, allowing multiple instances to run simultaneously. Currently, it only functions in routerless setups and is a work in progress. The stack includes a zero-configuration AFP server, support for Stuff-It archives, LocalTalk-capable printers, and modern printer sharing. Packet parsers and async APIs are available for major AppleTalk protocols. TailTalk requires Rust 1.90 or newer and uses cargo-packager for building AppImage, App bundles, and Windows installers. Building the software involves installing Rust, cargo-packager, and necessary SDKs or drivers. The project welcomes contributions and pull requests.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}