AppleTalk is support on Win2000 Server, not Professional. I don't know about XP. However, there are software out there (i.e. DAVE) that can let you communicate between your Mac and PC using NetBEUI and other microsoft technology (and TCP/IP, I think).
Sherman On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:39:07 -0700, Kyle DePasquale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ah, sorry about the misinformation - it has been a long time since i've > used windows xp/2k, and I remember for sure that it is supported in > windows 2k. > > > > > On Aug 24, 2004, at 1:35 PM, Niels Bretschneider wrote: > > > > > Am 24.08.2004 um 21:21 schrieb Kyle DePasquale: > > > >> Yes, you can connect the ethernet just like any other computer. > >> However, in order to get the mac to transfer files between the PC, > >> you need to make sure you have the appletalk (I think it's called > >> that under the XP network config) network software installed on the > >> PC and bound to your ethernet adapter. If you're just looking to > >> surf the internet, get email, etc. you should be ready to go when you > >> hook up your mac. Hope it works well! > >> > > > > > > AppleTalk is not supported under Windows XP (as opposed to older > > Windows versions) according to Microsoft. There are, however, > > third-party products, one is mentioned in the Microsoft Knowledge Base > > article 305989, see: > > > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305989 > > > > I have no experience with AppleTalk and Windows XP, as I always my OS > > X PowerBook to "intermediate" between AppleTalk file sharing and Samba > > (Windows) file sharing. I have however read a test of an AppleTalk > > product for Windows XP in a German computer mag - the product was > > _really_ expensive for home users. Don't know, if it was "PC MacLan" > > as suggested by Microsoft... > > > > regards, > > > > Niels > > > > > > -- > > Vintage Macs 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> > > > > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > > > > -- > Vintage Macs 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> > > Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- Vintage Macs 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> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.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/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
