Re: ok, I got an imac, now what?
- From: "Fetch, Rover, Fetch" <Fetch-Rover-Fetch@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 20:25:45 -0400
Jochem Huhmann wrote:
Copas <enter@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> I've found that the imac will read and copy and store files from a
> DVD-RW that I created on Windows using Sonic, so I was pleased with
> that. Now I'd like to just be able to access my XP box with it. I'm no
> expert with Windows, though I can tinker and manipulate it a great deal.
> Networking is another thing. In cursory investigation about how to do
> this, I see a suggestion to use "DAVE" but its $119! I'm almost sure I
> can do this without that, can I? And can you point me in the right
> direction?
Google suggests http://www.macdevcenter.com/pub/a/mac/2002/11/19/mac_pc.html
not entirely off base -
but for simple file sharing entirely overkill.
try this for simplicity:
PC -
-- Start -> settings -> system -> Computer name (identification?) -> Workgroup
-- set a workgroup name that you like - say 'My_Computers'
-- restart
Mac -
-- system preferences -> sharing. Turn on 'Windows Sharing'
-- applications -> utilities -> directory access
-- authenticate (enter you administrator user name and password)
-- select 'SMB', and click 'configure'.
-- enter the workgroup name you entered on your PC (above that would be 'My_Computers') no quotes
-- click 'OK
-- quit.
Connecting
From Mac
-- from the finder, (keystroke) shift + command (apple) + K, or
Go menu -> network, or the network icon from the sidebar
-- you should see the workgroup 'My_Computers'
-- double click on it, you should see your PC
-- double click on it, Enter your username and password for the PC
From PC
-- double click on 'Network places'
- this part sometimes varies -
-- sometimes you will see other computers in your workgroup automagically
-- sometimes you will need to double click on the workgroup name
-- once you see your Mac, double click, enter your username and password.
.
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