Hello Jonathan, Windows 7 makes use of a file sharing system unfortunately referred to as Libraries. I say "unfortunately" because the word Libraries can mean so many things and new users have an understandably difficult time learning how Windows 7 uses them. For example, these Libraries are virtual. "Yeah, like that means anything, these days, right?" (Smile)
In short, it is now possible to easily setup an ad-hock network using the Windows 7 Libraries. While I would not recommend anyone do this, I wanted to see how accessible it would be from a Macintosh. This should not be of any concern to you for, in reality, all you need do is use a network attached drive to quickly and easily share files on your home network. Jonathan, make sure any drive you purchase is DLNA certified. DLNA stands for Digital Living Network Alliance. This certification is very important. Take it from me. I have three network attached storage devices and the first one I purchase is not DLNA because I did not know of such a thing. While I continue to use the non-DLNA drive for file archives, it is terrible with regard to streaming media files and network access seek time. In some instances, QuickTime will not access the files correctly. So, whatever you do, make sure the drive you purchase has DLNA certification and then you will know that it will work with media files on Mac, Windows, etc. Mark -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jonathan C. Cohn Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 8:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Baby Steps with the White Cat and, Mark Has A Question Mark, Probably off topic, but what are you using the Network groups for? I havn't spent much time configuring macs for use on a shared network, but since I am going to buy a large disk drive soon, and have intentions of allowing family to float from computer to computer without losing their documents, and the ability to share files as appropriate. (Music libraries perhaps without iTunes sharing. I decided to ask. Jon On Aug 30, 2009, at 5:23 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Well, I took a few baby steps today. Not as many as I had hoped but > enough > to make me even more glad I decided to take a walk with the white cat. > > 1. > I customized my desktop and setup Safari to launch on my preferred > home > page. > > 2. > I setup and configured iTunes so that it and my Windows computers > are all > now sharing the same media library. > > 3. > I configured the startup setting options and created some new > accounts and > configured some network workgroups. > > 4. > I setup my Verizon Wireless Air card so that I can have access to > the Net > when I'm out and about. Yes, this was the first third-party app I've > installed on my Mac. It went well, a little confusing but I suspect > that > had more to do with Verizon Wireless than the Mac OS. > > 5. > I ran the Boot Camp utility and installed Windows 7. I only used 32 > gigs > for Windows 7 as I do not intend to use this machine as a Windows > computer > until I gain much, much more experience using the Mac OS. I > installed it > for the experience of doing so and so I may assist others in the > future. I > was impressed that the Snow Leopard 10.6 DVD came with all of the > correct > drivers for Windows 7 thus, all of the hardware works correctly. > This Mac > is a beautiful thing. > > I promise I will not write everyday telling of my progress but I > just wanted > to share that I have begun taking baby steps with the Mac and so far > it's a > great experience. > > One thing is for certain, for iPhone 3GS users, the Mac OS is a > must. In > fact, Windows, even my beloved Windows 7 is already beginning to > pale in > comparison to Snow Leopard. If someone had told me two weeks ago I > would be > this enamored with the Mac, I would have thought him crazy but, as the > saying goes, "Never say Never." > > Even in this short time, I feel quite at home using the iPhone 3GS > VoiceOver > gestures on the MacBook track pad. > > I have a question about Safari: > > Is there a way to maximize the size of the Safari Windows so that it > takes > up more of the Desktop than it does when it is supposed to be sizable? > Currently, regardless of whether I select the Zoom button, I cannot > get the > Safari Windows to fill most of the display screen. > > Any tips on this will be greatly appreciated. > > Thank you, > > Mark > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
