> I have a PB1400 OS8.6 and a G4 desktop with OS 10.2.8 with a wireless > network using a router. i can access the internet with both of them > but can not transfer and files. Using the PB > chooser > server > address > I need to add a password. I tried to set the password using > the letter "a" on the G4 but that does not work. I want to transfer > files between the two computers. How can I set a usable password?
I believe what you're talking about just indicates that you need to use the username/pwd that you use to log into your OS X box. I've found that a little annoying as you can't enter a password longer than 8 characters from OS 9- for Appletalk, which limits the security of your password on your OS X box. The easiest way I've found to transfer files from OS 9 to X is ftp. Start up ftp via the Sharing panel in Sys Prefs and you're golden. Make sure (I believe) that passive mode is *off* on your client ftp app -- I use Transmit, one of the few programs I've shelled out for in OS 9. That does the trick for me, and you can make passwords as long as you'd like. The only disadvantage is that you've got another service/hole in your firewall in OS X land. >From OS X to Windows (and I've done a little with ssh from OS 9) I use scp. gl, etc Ruffin Bailey -- 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
