> >> BC wrote: >>> snip... Filesharing snip... >>> If someone would provide a quick walkthrough, I'd much appreciate it! >> >> Gary Gorbet wrote: >> I have been sharing files between X and 8.6 for some time and usually >> have no problem. snip... I have set up one >> called "Family" >> without a password that I use for sharing files within our little >> family network. > >BC and Gary, > >I would highly recommend using a password with your "Family" network. >If you leave filesharing enabled, and are connected to the internet, you >have left your system in a less than secure state. There is a place to >set a machine to remember the password - I think it is inside the >chooser, where/when you select the other machine(s) on the network. > >BC you might find this site useful for some basic networking info: >http://www.atpm.com/network/ > >Nancy
Thanks, i got it figured out. Appletalk wasn't showing up on the OS X machine's replacement for Chooser, but turning it off and back on got it there. I haven't worked real hard at getting it to work the other way yet. (and yes, I always password my appletalk connections. The local T-1 connected LAN that I built in my subdivision has too many homes connected to trust.) -- Bill Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Green Homes For Sale/Lease: http://www.greenbuilder.com/realestate/ Green Building Pro Directory: http://directory.greenbuilder.com/ Sustainable Bldg Calendar: http://www.greenbuilder.com/calendar/ Sustainable Bldg Bookstore: http://www.greenbuilder.com/bookstore International Strawbale Registry: http://sbregistry.greenbuilder.com -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
