> Share files (& maybe a printer which is on the PC side). > > I used to be able to email my files back & forth but now one PC with the > net connection chokes on anything but email & web pages. It's a family > (not mine) run business and I'm the default tech, but since the PC is > also the boss' wife's who doesn't like anything moved/changed, I'm not > going to spend my time trying to figure out why. > > So that it why I want to try and do it another way. > > Can't spend any money unless I can really justify the cost.
There is 3rd party hardware and software which will allow you "bridge" USB to a network to access printers, file servers, etc. However, a standalone USB->Ethernet hardware box would require its own Ethernet port, just like any other computer. And a software solution would require you messing around with Mrs. Boss's computer. And you'd have to use VPC to access any non-Mac file servers or printers. However, if the network supports a universal protocol, like TCP/IP, you are in good shape. The cheapest, quickest, and most compatible solution is just to plug the Mac right into the network. Sam /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No Word docs in email / \ Boycott AOL 6! -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
