If you decide to go the file sharing route I recommend a Realtek ethernet card. I installed one and downloaded the drivers (Direct Download link for OSX RT8139 driver: ftp://ftp.realtek.com.tw/lancard/drivers/8139/rtl8139_091.tar) and bought a crossover cable from the same place as the network card to save on shipping (owc.com) I'm a nurse and set it up with a little advice from the list so it's not very hard. A firewire connection is said to be faster but it transfers plenty fast. The card and cable may come in useful in the future too. I think putting in your old HD as a slave in the G4 should be workable also.
> Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 14:28:12 -0800 > From: David Klaus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: SCSI question for oldtimers > > I'd suggest adding a Network card to your SM, then using either a > crossover cable or a switch or a hub to connect your SM to your new > G4. Then simply use file sharing and copy the files over the > network from the old computer to the new one. > > I'd be willing to come by in person to perform this service, my fee > would be a PowerMac G4. You could buy 2 at the same time, and I'd > pick it up when I transfer the files. ;) > > >>On or about July 10, I expect to come into an extra 45-50 thousand >>bucks, and I've earmarked anywhere up to $5K for a PowerMac G4. I've >>decided that it will need a SCSI card, and Apple is eager to sell me >>one, but all my SCSI knowledge is archaic, so here's my question: >> >>This StarMax has a 2-gigabyte internal ATA drive (nearly full), and I >>also have about 17 gig free space available on two external SCSI >>drives. How do I transfer any or all of this stuff to a G4 machine? >>In theory, I suppose I could first empty out the internal drive onto >>one of the externals. Then what? Both of my external drives use >>antique 50-pin cables.... -- StarMax is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> StarMax list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/starmax.html> 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/starmax%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
