If it's a new iMac it should come with MacOS X (Panther), in which case you won't need any special hardware or software like PCMacLan or Dave, all you need is a null ethernet cable, so you can network the two machines together via TCP/IP (not AppleTalk as the PC won't understand this). Networking will be the best solution. Pete
-----Original Message----- From: iMac List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, 5 April 2004 3:17 AM To: iMac List Subject: Re: transferring files from PC to new iMac Quoting maxtek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > What would the best option be for transferring > files from a PC to a new > iMac? My friend (PC user) is converting over to > the mac this weekend. He is > out buying a new iMac and wants me to come over > to transfer everything. > > First thing to come to mind is a network. Would > this be the best option or > should I tell him to buy a USB floppy for the > iMac? > > MaxTek What about an Iomega, 100, 250, 1,000 meg removable media drive? They come in SCSI, USB and mains powered types and are (usually) PC and Mac compatible. Very useful afterwards as temporary storage. Frank C -- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------- -- 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------
