Carolyn Shere wrote: > I have a 9600/233 running 8.6. Am getting a new powerbook. > > Apple says I just need a regular ethernet cable (not a crossover with > the new powerbooks) to connect the two computers to transfer/share > files. I also know that I can use a router (or hub if I get a second > IP number) to share my DSL connection.
I'd kill two birds with one stone and get a router with a built-in hub or switch. > > Main question is what setup should I have to share my printers? Where > should they be plugged in? I have two non-network printers, an HP > DeskJet 940C and an HP LaserJet 1200. I also asked Apple about > airport, but they said that if I got that and plugged my printers > into it, my 9600 would not be able to access the printers. It's more > important for me to have the printers connected to the 9600 (that is, > until I see how much I love the powerbook and start using it as my > main computer). Should I just keep them connected as is and, when I > want to print something from the powerbook, just transfer the file to > the 9600 and print? Does the HP software have a print server function? I have a Canon USB printer connected to my 9600 (9.2.2) and use it as a print server for my other Macs (8.6). I'm not sure if this would work between 8.6 and OS X, however. > > I don't suppose there is any way for the powerbook to access my SCSI > scanner (Epson 800), is there? I don't mean by getting an adapter and > plugging it into the powerbook, I mean as a shared device. I'm pretty > sure I know the answer to this is no, but thought I'd throw it in > there anyway. I don't think so, but if there is I'd like to know. Probably best just to continue to use it on the 9600 only and transfer the images over to the Powerbook when needed. I heard there isn't much support for SCSI scanners in OS X. > By the way, that > brings up one more question. Would I be fine for file/print sharing, > etc. by staying with 8.6 on the 9600 or do I have to go up to 9.x? > I'm very comfortable with 8.6, find it stable, and have spent all the > money I have on the new powerbook so I don't want to have to buy > another OS too, but want the easiest set-up with the fewest problems. > As above I'm not sure about the print sharing but there won't be any trouble with file sharing between the two. If you like it and don't need to run something that requires a higher OS then stay with 8.6. -+-+-+- RPM -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
