> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [PCI] SCSI Data to an iMac > > In a message dated 6/24/2004 1:06:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> I am currently using a 6500 with a G3 upgrade, 128MB RAM, and a SCSI >> hard drive, containing nearly 12GB of files (data and applications). It >> does not have USB, FireWire or Ethernet connectivity. I'm about to buy a >> 15" flat panel iMac. Will one of this lists "sages" please suggest a >> method to transfer my data from the SCSI drive to the iMac? > > I'm afraid I cannot see a way to do it w/o buying SOMETHING; either an > external SCSI recordable media (Zip, Jaz, CD-R, etc.) or a card to allow your > 6500 > to have Ethernet... > > Craig W. > Atlanta GA
No good to an external SCSI if your imac has no SCSI. Some things to consider: (1) No burner? (2) How much *really* needs transferring? You could rationalise matters, apps that are on CDs can be installed direct to the iMac. (3) On a broadband connection? You can upload quite a bit to a server and download to the iMac. (4) Bite the bullet: cheap PCI usb or firewire card. And a nice fat external HD to suit that will stand in good stead for the future... (5) Use or borrow an ethernet and scsi capable machine (eg. a 7600) in between your 6500 and your imac, then of course, you can use crossover ethernet for the final hurdle. You then yank out the HD from the 6500 and put it in the ethernet and scsi capable machine and then ethernet via crossover to the iMac (6) Use or borrow an ethernet and local talk capable machine in between your 6500 and your iMac. You local talk from the 6500 to the ethernet and local talk capable machine (not necessarily SCSI) and then ethernet via crossover to the iMac (have a little holiday while this is happening, a cup of tea will *not* be adequate) David Elmo -- 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
