The short version
Open-source AFP file server used for legacy Mac backup compatibility.
From the HackerLinks archive
Netatalk
Open-source AFP file server used for legacy Mac backup compatibility.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-04-27
Last seen:2026-04-27
Times seen:1
Website:netatalk.io
Why it caught our attention
Commenters brought it up as the legacy bridge for older Time Machine and AFP environments.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-04-27
Editorial paraphrase
The macOS discussion explicitly mentioned Netatalk/AFP-based backups as the old setup people may need to migrate away from.
Original threadNetworking changes coming in macOS 27
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