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Is it possible for a Mac and PC to be able to share and transfer files via a network?

Posted by: Anthony at June 15, 2004 7:52 AM

Sure. I'm not particular Mac-knowledgable, but I do know it's possible and, in fact, common.
This site looks promising: http://www.homepcnetwork.com/pcmacovrf.htm

Posted by: Leo at June 15, 2004 8:18 AM

The answer assumes an Ethernet LAN and that both computers have NIC cards. This is not alays the case. It is also possible to network two computers using a serial cable, a parallel cable or a USB cable without any NIC cards at all. The connection can be either done with the DCC feature of Windows or third party software.

Posted by: michael horowitz at June 23, 2004 9:14 PM

Leo
Can you please explain how to install network protocol to connect two desktops (both win 2000) with cross over cable.
thanks in advance
Valli

Posted by: Vallipuram Sarveswaran at July 5, 2004 5:50 AM

Just install the netbeui protocol drivers and it should just work. More here: http://ask-leo.com/d-40705a

Posted by: Leo at July 5, 2004 10:00 AM

Pls kindly help in networking 20-30 pcs located in an hotel within two building of a space distance of 63mtrs. cable work is done and and pcs are set.. i am using a switch at the medium . pls help comprehensively. thanks

Posted by: Abraham Owolabi at July 6, 2004 3:09 AM

Not sure what help you're asking for?

Posted by: Leo at July 6, 2004 8:52 AM

I've tried the link you showed for NetBui. It explains how to make it work with XP not 2000 is there one that will show me how to connect two computers to each other using W2000? thanks

Posted by: Clint at August 21, 2004 9:23 AM

The technique should still work. The netbui protocol comes with Windows 2000, so you don't need the download.

Posted by: Leo at August 21, 2004 9:33 AM

I have two PC's, one new one with XP and the other an old Hot Wheels computer that doesn't have an NIC. I was wondering if there was a way to to share a cable internet connection with the one card.

P.S. Must be as cheap as possible.

Posted by: Vic at August 27, 2004 12:24 AM

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