[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > hi all > > i am not sure wether this question should be asked here but anyways - > > > i have a desktop pc and have recently purchesed an imac. > > I want to ask how i should network them. > > ( since i am totally new to mac, i dont know how to go about it.) > > can you please help me, or atleast tell me where i could get some help regarding the >same?
They can be networked via a crossofver cable (PC ethernet port - Mac ethernet port) or via a hub or switch via normal ethernet cables. (PC -hub-Mac) Now, for networking, I assume you mean sharing files. This presumes you're using an iMac running OSX. The iMac can access the PC's shares via the GO > File Server menu itme, and typing in smb://<PC name>/<share name> in the connect to dialog. Getting the PC to see files on the iMac is more problematic. The free solution is here: http://www.opensource.apple.com/projects/documentation/howto/html/osxsmb.html or http://osx.macnn.com/features/installsamba.phtml which has links to a graphical setup utility. Then the PC will see shared files in Network Neighborhood. For a Mac running OS 9 or lower, go get MacSOHO from Thursby Systems. <http://www.thursby.com> -- Bruce Johnson University of Arizona College of Pharmacy Information Technology Group Institutions do not have opinions, merely customs -- PowerBooks is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PowerBooks list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/powerbooks.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/powerbooks%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
