I doubt that there's a problem using those versions. My home network is regularly running 2 OS 9.1 computers and one each with Jag and either Panther or Tiger. (that's my son's machine.) While I guess I haven't really tried all of them, I have at least 40 Macs all the way back to the Plus, and I consider them ALL networkable. Even those without network cards.
On the 8.6 machine you need to turn on AppleTalk and File Sharing. Make sure that you are using the ethernet port for file sharing because the default is probably the printer port. (Whenever you zap the PRAM, you'll have to go in and reset this or you'll lose the network.) You'll also have to chose the volume you want to share and who you want to share it with. On the OS X machine, make sure that you have AppleTalk turned on. I think it's off by default. It's in the Network area of the System Preferences. You'll also need to make sure you've selected the correct port - probably builtin ethernet. In "sharing" preferences, you'll probably need at least Personal File Sharing and remote login on. You can also turn on printer sharing if you have one you want to share. If any of this sounds strange or you can't find something, ask. I assume I'll be able to find what you're looking for on my son's machine if things aren't in the same place on my Jag computer --- Walter Albertson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi > > I'm still using my J700 (upgraded with G4 using OS > 8.6) but I recently > got a G5 running OSX Panther and I'd like to share > files between them > using an ethernet crossover cable. I've never set > up a network before > but I've attempted to do this using various help > resources on both > machines and books but I'm confounded when it > doesn't work. I just > want a simple two-computer network but it seems to > complicate matters > with two operating systems. > > I'm wondering if anyone knows a simple step by step > to follow or can > point to a site that might offer it. > > Walter Albertson > > > -- > 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/> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > iPod Accessories for Less > at 1-800-iPOD.COM > Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal > www.1800ipod.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Steve Hardy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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/> --------------------------------------------------------------- iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
