<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > At 12:32 PM +1300 10/29/2004, Jamie Kahn Genet wrote: > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > >Anything special we'll need to watch out for with a 7300/200 > >running > >> >7.5.5 connecting with WinXP and Mac OS X computers? > >> > >> >> Upgrade to System 7.6.1 or newer with its Open Transport. It has a > >> >> more reliable DHCP client and DNR built-in. > >> > > >> >Hmm, care to sell me a (legit) copy? :-) > >> > >> Trying to remember... 7.6 was a pay upgrade? *grumble* Stick with > >> 7.5.5. If you have any DHCP problems, lemme know. > > > >Well, for a start the 7300 and the Panther Mac cannot see each other > >(haven't tried hooking up other machines yet). > > Use a hub or switch, not a crossover-cable.
Both are connected through a Speedtouch ADSL router. No crossover cables in sight. > Turn on TCP/IP and make sure you can ping each other. That will > verify that your NICs and cabling are working properly. No dice. A connection is there cause the router is indicating one with it's LED. > Make sure you have AppleTalk and File Sharing turned on, on both > machines. That's regular file sharing over AppleTalk, NOT over IP. > Sharing over IP is not support on System 7. I don't think I can do that under 10.3.5 - someone? > From the 7300, you should now see the other Mac in the "AppleShare" > selector of the Chooser. Nope. > From the Mac running Panther, well, that's going to be hit and miss. > Our new PB randomly can't see our Macs and server via AppleTalk here. > After two hours on the phone wth Apple, I was told this is an "issue" > with Panther. > > > > > If yer gonna pay for any OS upgrades for your 7300, just score a 9.1 > >> CD, then add OS9Helper to get to 9.2.2... > > > >Hate 9.x - so slow. Much prefer 8.6 if I need a fairly modern Classic > >MacOS. > > To each his own. *shrug* > > - Dan. I admit, 9's far higher maximum open file limit is attractive - but that's about it. Regards, Jamie Kahn Genet -- If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. -- 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
