Andrew Tait ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) on 19 Sep 2000 13:28:12 +0000:
>
> Hello Wayne,
>
> WSS wrote the following about [netconnect] Re: Networking Amiga with Mac:
> >
> > Andrew Tait ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) on Sun, 17 Sep 2000 17:44:28 +0100:
> > > You'll need a server on the Amiga. FTP is probably easiest to set up.
> > > Check Aminet for a solution.
> >
> > Easy is good! :-) I really don't need all the potential functionality that a
> > LAN can offer - All I need *is* FTP. That's what's confusing about all this.
> > All the talk of 'networking' I've seen assumes that you want it all, which just
> > makes it more complicated for someone, like me, who just wants to copy some
> > files.
>
> Networking is toffee. Set local IP addresses up on each machine
> (192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2 respectively), netmask of 255.255.255.0
> and they can see each other. All you need is the protocols to get
> them to talk.
Oh! Is that all? ;-) That means absolutely nothing to me I'm afraid.
Just bear in mind that you're dealing with a me here - A relic from the
8 bit era. Idiots guide please. ;-)
Maybe it will all become clearer when all the equipment is in place. Fingers
crossed.
> > I've got AmFTP & mFTP on the Miggy - I assume I'll need to find one for the Mac.
> > Or can't I use the FTP functionality of a browser? <frantic grasping at straws>
>
> No, you'd need an FTP server. As it's local, ignore what anyone says
> about security. You won't be on any public network (eg Internet), so
> you can set up ftpd as a wide-open, password-free server. Just
> remember to take it off before reconnecting to the web ;)
Neil's already pointed out some solutions for that. (Thanks Neil BTW) Now if I
could just figure out what this "protocols" thingy means... :)
> > > I would check out other sources for the PCMCIA card, depending on what
> > > Eyetech are charging. It's pretty much plug in and go.
> >
> > Power do one too for $50 (�5 more than Eyetechs). Amiga Format (RIP) gave that
> > a higher mark. Incidentally, there was an article on networking too - Right
> > over my head! :-) Lots of talk of linking with PCs using all sorts of methods,
> > but not much for Macs. :-/
>
> The Power one is what I've got. Genius ME3000II SE. Great wee card.
> Works with the Aminet drivers, so you can shop around and see if you
> can shave a few ��� off Power's solution.
Who else is there for Miggy? All there are is Power & Eyetech making that sort
of stuff, and Analogic (spit) selling some of it. Who else is there?
> Oh, we've just bought 2 G4s and 3 iMacs at work. Fun, ain't they?
I don't know yet. I'll let you know when I've got one... real soon now. :-)
Have to use a whole truckload of Compaqs at my workplace. For some reason,
they refuse to move over to am Amiga network just to apease me. ;-)
--
Cheers
Wayne Stuart
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