Jason Reynolds wrote: > Hello, > I'm new to the list, so I must have a flaming newbie question > or two. I have a new 10.2.4 iMac (Let's say A) and a 333 from early > '99 running 9.2.2 (B). I have a DSL connection through a router, and > can occasionally set up B to connect to A through the Chooser. > > BUT-- > > The connection is always shaky. It'll be unexpectedly closed even if > A isn't asleep, and I'll have to restart B to get it back.
I heard that 10.2.4 has flaky Ethernet support. Right after 10.2.4 was released I heard that some people had problems with their home networks. Perhaps there are some updates you need, have you checked Software Update? > Also, > whenever I start up B, it has a logon window for A that I can't > dismiss. I hit cancel and it comes right back up. Empty the 'Servers' folder in the System Folder on B (the iMac 333 aka Rev.D), it contains aliasses for other volumes. Next time you logon to the other Mac don't click the box in the Chooser Mick was talking 'bout. You don't need it. And it's always good to trash the AppleShare Prep. BTW In the past the Mac remembered those logon prefs in the AppleShare Prep instead of the Servers folder, that's why Mick suggested that. > This is my first experience networking anything beyond one computer. > Is there some app or pref toggle I'm missing? Any help would be > greatly appreciated. > > Also--is there an easy software way for A and B to share a USB > printer? I've got a manual switch, but it's $15 that could be taken > off my charge of there's a free way to do it. You can connect the Lexmark to one of the Macs and enable USB Printer Sharing; both OS 9 and OS X have USB Printer Sharing. Downside is that the Mac where the printer is connected has to be turned on to print. But I don't know if a shared USB printer in OS 9 is seen in OS X and the other way around... -- "Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music." - Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc, 1989 * * -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
