> I can, however, see your point on wanting the same OS on all your Macs, > notably if you have them networked for regular use like you describe. I > don't do much networking, though -- at the most, I only need a printer > port network if I've got "too much stuff" to move over from the Beige to > the Powerbook (i.e. too much to fit on a floppy or zip disk)
An ethernet network is almost mandatory nowadays... As I now have a DSL connection all the Macs are connected to the router/DSL modem via an ethernet hub (and the XP box of my daughter, too). As all the macs are connected anyway I've set AppleTalk to "Ethernet" and share the files between the Macs as needed. The G3s usually talk at 100 Mbit with each other, the Wallstreet allows only 10MBit, but even that is significantly faster than the old AppleTalk wiring, using printer or modem port. I even can access my daughter's XP box as the built-in FTP server is running on it. Makes sharing and copying files a piece o' cake. ;-) Udo -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:g-list@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
